By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) initiative has reiterated its dedication to eradicating open defecation in the region by 2027. This commitment was underscored during a one-day interactive session held in Jos on Tuesday, which gathered journalists,...
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By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (retd) has called on Nigerians to uphold the sanctity of human life and put an end to unwarranted violence. Reflecting on the painful experiences of the past, Gowon lamented, “It pains me so much that we have...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Nigerian youths have been urged to lead the charge in promoting accountability and transparency in governance, emphasizing their civic responsibility during a recent youth conference in Jos, Plateau State. Organized by The Mentor’s Guide in collaboration with the Usman Zumunta Musa Foundation and the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – 62 newly promoted personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been decorated with their new ranks in Jos. Decorating the personnel on Thursday in Jos, Mr Yusuf Harunna, the Jos Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO), said that the promoted personnel were beneficiaries of...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Government has reiterated its commitment to gender inclusivity through substantial budget allocations and the appointment of women to key leadership positions. This dedication highlights ongoing efforts to empower women across various sectors, with a focus on advancing women’s rights and promoting...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Police Command has debunked rumours of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near Jos Terminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state. The command’s spokesman, who stated this in a statement, said that the command had on Tuesday morning received report...
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to boost electricity supply with a view to reviving the nation’s industrial revolution. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said this during a stakeholders meeting with the management of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Thursday in Kano. Adelabu said...
By CHRISTIANA LOT,Jos – The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has called for prompt and collaborative efforts to address the escalating security challenges in Plateau State. Addressing key leaders from Barkin-Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu, Riyom, and Wase local government areas during a stakeholders’ engagement at the 3 Division Auditorium in...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has emphasized its capacity to significantly enhance Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through qualitative livestock production. This was revealed by the association’s National President, Dr. Moses Arokoyo, during a press briefing in Jos on Saturday ahead of NVMA’s...
Voting in some areas in Jos in the Local Government Elections began early, even as there were delays due to the late arrival of officials for the chairmanship and councillorship polls. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who visited some polling units at Kugiya, Bukuru Lowcost,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – At least five persons lost their lives in a recent assault by gunmen in the Mbar community of the Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguard, signed by its...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In anticipation of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) delegates’ conference set for September 17, 2024, in Plateau State, a pro-Arandong faction has issued a warning to individuals attempting to undermine the re-election campaign of Comrade Makwin Yohanna Arandong, the current state...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Communities Development Association (CONECDA) has criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) leadership for its lack of response to serious allegations of misappropriation, calling on the institution to publicly address the issues and clear its name. During a press...
Executive Summary: Chinese backed locally incorporated companies are illegally mining in Nigeria in great numbers. Few are legally licensed to mine. Chinese groups are building lithium concentrators in several states. The demand for lithium ore for these concentrators fuels illegal mining, completely negating the efforts of Nigeria’s Department of...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – No fewer than 100 former employees of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have initiated legal action at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, contesting their alleged unlawful termination during a reorganization exercise in May 2024. It is pertinent to note that on May...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has called for enhanced dedication and collaboration among organizations, philanthropists, and policymakers to deliver surgeries, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs for Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patients in Nigeria. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that Vesico Vaginal Fistula is a medical condition that...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a strategic move to revamp the state’s security framework, Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has distributed approximately 100 brand new motorcycles, along with sets of raincoats and rain boots, to various security agencies for improved service delivery. Governor Mutfwang emphasized that...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has expressed his admiration for the leadership of various youth groups and their members in Plateau State for maintaining a peaceful atmosphere during the first two days of protests...
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) a has exposed its cadets to modern technological warfare to contain emerging security threats in the country. Commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, disclosed this on Friday in Jos at the closing of Exercise Camp Highland for army cadets of the 71 Regular...
By Christiana Lot, Jos – Stakeholders have emphasized the urgent need for increased religious tolerance in Nigeria amidst persistent religious tensions and conflicts. This appeal was made during a recent grassroots sensitization program held in Jos, Plateau State. The program featured the presentation of a survey report focused...