By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The General officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Major General AE Abubakaru, has emphasized that the future of the Nigerian Army rest on the shoulders of the young officers who must have mastery of basic military...
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The Nigerian Army on Monday began the conduct of its 2024 conversion for 528 personnel, who joined the army as Short Service and Direct Short Service officers. Declaring the exercise open in Jos, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, President of the Conversion Board, said the exercise was an annual event. Abubakar,...
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,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Director-General of Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), Dr. Agabus Manesseh, has unveiled significant progress in healthcare accessibility, with over 277,862 beneficiaries enrolled in the social health insurance scheme since its establishment in 2019. Speaking at a media interface focused on...
Small business operators and residents in parts of the country have continued to decry the almost total power outage in their area, which has almost paralysed business activities. The development they said had impacted negatively on both their economic and social lives. According to them, they can no...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Special Adviser to the Plateau Governor on Security and Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, Brigadier General Gakji Shipi (rtd), has announced that the non-kinetic approach to addressing security challenges in the state is showing positive results. General Shipi (rtd) revealed that seven notorious bandits...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Centre for Earth Works (CFEW), a research-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has strongly opposed the recycling of plastic waste as a solution to Nigeria’s plastic crisis. At a press conference in Jos, the Youth Co-chair and Research Associate of CFEW, Mr. Stanley Okwara,...
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...
The Police Command in Plateau have arrested 66 suspected members of Sara-Suka, a cult group operating within Jos North Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr Steve Yabanet, disclosed this on Friday in Jos. He said that the suspects were apprehended...
The Management of the Plateau University, Bokkos, has denied allegation making the rounds that the National Universities Commission (NUC) was planning to shut down the institution. The Registrar of the University, Mr Yakubu Ayuba, denied the allegation in a statement on Sunday in Jos. The News Agency of...
The Police Command in Plateau has arrested a suspected fake soldier and 43 others over kidnapping, cult activities and gun running in the state. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Steve Yabanet, disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Jos. Yabanet said that some of...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The management of Command Secondary School Jos in Plateau State has reaffirmed its dedication to the growth and development of students by pledging to prioritize the desires of parents without compromise. Lieutenant Colonel OA Oduyemi made this commitment during the school’s 41st Annual...
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...
The Plateau State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service says it has not reduced the quantity and quality of food rations for inmates. Spokesman of the command, Mr Godfrey Longdiem, stated this in Jos on Saturday while reacting to media reports that inmates at the Jos Custodial Centre...
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have arrested 271 suspects for committing various offences within its areas of responsibility. The Deputy Commander of OPSH, presented the suspects and recovered weapons to...
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military special taskforce maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have rejected a N1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos by the Media Officer...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Members of the Bauchi State Government House Press Crew are in Jos, Plateau State capital for a 3-day retreat organized by the Office of the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. The retreat, sponsored by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed is among...
By EMMANUEL BENSON, Jos – A serene Christmas Eve morning in the village of Fat Makada, Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, was shattered by a horrific attack that claimed lives, destroyed homes, and displaced countless families. The coordinated assault, carried out by gunmen dressed in camouflage...
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, said that the police has commenced special operation to tackle security challenges currently confronting Plateau State. He disclosed this when he paid a condolence visit to the state governor Caleb Mutfwang on Friday in Jos. Egbetokun said he had directed...