By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent attacks by terror gangs on vulnerable communities in Plateau, which claimed numerous lives, including those of children. National Publicity Secretary of the forum, Prof. Tanko Baba, in a statement on Sunday, described...
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By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Women Without Walls Initiative (WOWWI) has condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of dozens of residents and left many others traumatized. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Apostle Esther Ibanga, the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has urged Plateau communities to take ownership of peace efforts by collectively declaring that enough is enough to the protracted violence that has gripped the state for decades. Ribadu, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a...
) The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu has condemned the recent killings in Plateau by gunmen. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen recently invaded Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of the State. As well as Manguna and Dafo...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has promised that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. The President extended his condolences to the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities...
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says that the ongoing attacks and killings in some parts of the state is a coordinated crime sponsored by conflict merchants and not farmer-herder clashes. The governor said this during the Fashion and Arts Exhibition organised by the Tincity Fashion Week titled “The Plateau...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – MTN Nigeria has launched its “Go Make A Difference” (Go M.A.D.) campaign in Plateau State to empower underserved communities through improved connectivity, mobile money access, and grassroots engagement. The initiative, which began in Jos on Friday, is aimed at supporting individuals making meaningful contributions...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – ValueJet Airlines has resumed flights on the Jos–Lagos route following efforts by the Plateau State Government to boost economic activities and improve regional connectivity. Addressing journalists in Jos on Thursday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Jatau Davou Gyang, said the development was part of...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– As part of efforts to revive agricultural activities and create employment opportunities for youths in the state, the Plateau State Government has recently conducted an assessment tour of the Pioneer Milling Company (PMC) and BARC Farms in Zalaki, Bassa Local Government Area. A government delegation,...
Gunmen have attacked Rubi community in Butura District in Bokkos Local Government and killed 11 persons. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Alfred Alabo, made this known in a statement on Friday in Jos. The Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC), also in a statement, confirmed that 11...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to recognizing tax-compliant individuals and businesses, emphasizing their role in driving the state’s development. Speaking at the Taxpayers’ Month celebration in Bukuru, Jos South, PSIRS Chairman Jim Pam Wayas commended taxpayers for sustaining...
A chief suspect (names withheld) in the kidnapping and killing of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, has provided reasons for his actions in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The suspect , who said he needed N200,000 to solve a personal problem, spoke to NAN at...
Troops of the special military taskforce, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu. This is contained in a statement issued by Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of OPSH, on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) repots that Okechukwu,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised a suspected bandit and armed robber in Wase and Bokkos Local Government Areas (LGA) of Plateau. The Media Officer of OPSH, Maj. Samson Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Zhakom said that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- In continuation of the ongoing efforts to rid Taraba State and its environs of banditry and other criminal elements under OPERATION LAFIYAN JAMAA, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with troops of Sector 2 Operation Safe Haven (OPSH),...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a renewed push to sustain peace and tackle insecurity, the Plateau State Police Command has reinforced collaboration with stakeholders, emphasizing community-driven solutions to address security challenges across the state. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting held at the Police Officers Mess in Jos, Commissioner...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang, has launched a ₦1 billion empowerment initiative aimed at strengthening agriculture and business opportunities in Plateau Central. Unveiled at a flag-off ceremony in Jos, the initiative provides essential equipment, financial support, and...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Health experts have raised concerns over the widespread neglect of oral health in Nigeria, warning that poor dental hygiene and lack of regular checkups are fueling preventable diseases. They linked the trend to low awareness, limited access to dental services, and the tendency to...
By CHRISTIANIA LOT, Jos – Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have rescued 7 kidnapped victims in Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos by the Media Officer of OPSH, Maj. Samson Zhakom. Maj. Zhakom said that the...