By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Nigerian military has called on journalists to prioritize ethical standards and security considerations in reporting military operations, stressing the role of responsible journalism in fostering national unity and operational integrity. The Grand Officer Commanding (GOC) 3rd Armored Division and Commander of Operation Safe...
PLATEAU STATE
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In response to rising security concerns in educational institutions, the Nigeria Police Force has launched the Schools Protection Squad (SPS) in Plateau State, an initiative aimed at ensuring safer learning environments for students and teachers. Speaking at a two-day stakeholders’ forum in Jos, Inspector-General...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resettling displaced persons and restoring ancestral lands affected by violent conflicts. Speaking at the 2024 annual conference of the Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Communities Development Association (CONAECDA) in Jos, the governor, represented by...
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,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a supportive environment for a thriving tech ecosystem that will enhance economic activities in the region. Governor Caleb Mutfwang emphasized that his administration prioritizes empowering the younger generation to harness their potential in the tech...
An Abuja-based Lawyer, Mr Bala Dakum, on Thursday, narrated how his 85-year-old father, Deh Idi Dakum, was kidnapped and later murdered after ransom was paid. Dakum, while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said he is yet to recover from the shock, days after the remains...
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 In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Mrs. Nanbam Esther Danjuma (Lot), the Project Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Plateau State, has reiterated the state’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence and promoting the rights of women and...
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 – An NGO, YIAGA Africa, has urged residents of Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau to actively participate in the governance processes in their localities. The Senior Programme Officer of the organisation, Miss Antonia Onda, made the call at the launch of its...
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...
No fewer than 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. The Chairman of Bassa LGA, Dr Joshua Riti, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of deaths recorded, said that...
The Plateau State Government has issued a stern warning regarding a potential crackdown on Persons involved in child trafficking within the state. This announcement came on Monday alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the international Non-Governmental Organisation, Both Ends Believing (BEB), and the Association of...
Plateau Government, thought the Strategy and Result Delivery Office (SRDO), office of the governor, has organised a five-day training on best practices for professionals and other stakeholders in the construction and procurement sectors of the state. Speaking at the event, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, represented by his Deputy, Mrs Josephine...
By CHRISTIANA LOT,Jos A coalition known as the APC Like Minds Political Movement in Plateau State has come to the defense of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who has been nominated as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. This response comes in light of criticisms levied by a faction...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a significant milestone for education in Plateau State, the Government Science Secondary School (GSS) Mangun, which has served the Mangu Local Government Area for nearly five decades, has now been officially transformed into the Federal Government Science and Technical College Mangun. Backed by...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos and Pankshin Diocese, all in Plateau, has called for more women and youth participation in governance and decision making process in the state. The Coordinator of JDPC, Ms Benedicta Daber, made...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In recognition of United Nations Day 2024, the Plateau State’s SDGs Project Coordinator, Mrs. Nanbam Esther Danjuma-Lot, has called for heightened commitment to sustainable development in the state. In a statement issued to mark the global event, Mrs. Danjuma-Lot emphasized that the day serves...
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...