By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a major effort to combat water scarcity and improve infrastructure in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has approved a significant budget of N15.99 billion for water-related projects. The announcement was made by the Commissioner of Water Resources and Energy, Hon. Noel Nkup,...
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that he cleared N11 billion salary arrears he inherited from his predecessor, and restored the morale and stability of the workforce. Mutfwang, who stated this at the Workers’ Day celebration on Wednesday in Jos, said that he inherited a civil service on...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Abuja – In a move to improve transportation options for commuters traveling between Jos and Abuja, the Plateau State government has launched 20 Sienna buses and 2 coaster buses for the Jos-Abuja route, along with the introduction of a mobile booking app to streamline the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged alumni associations to continue their support for the development of their alma mater. Governor Mutfwang emphasized the importance of this role in the face of current challenges and realities in public educational institutions. Speaking at the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Government has allocated three hundred million naira (N300,000,000.00) monthly to address outstanding pensions, gratuities, and death benefits dating back to 1986. During an inter-ministerial press briefing in Jos, Plateau State Head of Service, Barrister Rauta Dakok, shared that since Governor...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the North Central Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme (RHI-WASP) and introduced the National Fabric Competition #ONE NIGERIA/unity fabric. During the launch of RHI-WASP in Jos, Plateau State, Senator Tinubu revealed that the competition...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has condemned the deadly attacks that recently took place in Kopnanle community in Mangu and Mandar Shar village in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the attacks, which occurred on Friday night, resulted in...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has vowed that his administration would entrench peace and resettle all Internally-Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Governor Mutfwang gave the assurance on Saturday in Miango, Bassa Local Government (LGA), at the official flag-off of the rebuilding of Rotsu Community, which...
Plateau Government has confirmed six persons killed and 30 injured in communal clashes in Mikang Local Government of the state. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Musa Ashoms, who spoke with newsmen on Monday in Jos, said that the clashes took place on Sunday in Funyalang and Ponglong...
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (GDP-GF) has called on Nigerians to provide the necessary support for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang in his quest to address the security challenges in Plateau. The forum said this in a statement by its Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State in Abuja...
By CHRISTIANA LOT , Jos – Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has signed Executive Order No. 003, 2024 in an effort to tackle the issues of unregulated urban development and chaotic traffic within the state. The announcement was made by Arc. Hart Bankat, General Manager of the Jos...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a bid to transform Plateau State into Nigeria’s agricultural hub, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has pledged to allocate more resources towards the agricultural sector. The governor made this announcement during the swearing-in ceremony for 22 newly appointed Special Advisers and 24 liaison officers...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a show of commitment to unity and progress, Plateau State Governor, Mutfwang, has emphasized his dedication to fostering a more united and prosperous Plateau, free from ethnic and religious divisions. Speaking at the reopening and rededication ceremony of the Plateau State Government House...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has cheered up the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their match against Cote D’Ivoire in the finals for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for this evening. The Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed full support for the creation of State Police, saying it will address the current security challenges confronting the country. The Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the forum, Bala Mohammed, said this on Thursday when he led his...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Mangu Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, issued on Friday in Jos. The...
Sen. Jonah Jang, former governor of Plateau, has described the victory of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang at the Supreme Court as victory for democracy. Jang, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this in a statement by his Media Consultant, Clinton Garuba, issued on Friday...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the judgments of the Supreme Court affirming the victory of its governors in Bauchi State , Plateau and Zamfara as victory for democracy. The party said this in a statement issued its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on...
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Mr Caleb Mutfwang as the duly elected governor of Plateau. The appeal filed by Mutfwang, sought of to restore his mandate to lead the state was allowed and the judgment of the Court of Appeal set aside. Justice Emmanuel...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that at least 50 people were killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen in several communities in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the state. The governor disclosed this at a luncheon organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja,...