By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A corps member serving with Corner Stone Academy, Miango in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Miss Elizabeth Paul, has trained and donated sewing machines to some girls displaced by the recent attacks in the area. Speaking during the donation of the...
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By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos (JETS) has responded to cyberattacks and defamatory statements concerning its decision to confer an Honorary Doctorate on Apostle Arome Osayi. The criticisms, circulated by a YouTube channel named “The True Christian Faith,” have been dismissed by JETS as unjust, unfair,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Over 1,190 widows across Shendam, Pankshin, and Kanke Local Government Areas of Plateau State received rice grains as New Year gifts from Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik, the founder of Kefiano Global Foundation. The gesture, carried out on Tuesday, was aimed at alleviating hunger among...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said his administration is leveraging technology to tackle the security challenges currently confronting the state. Mutfwang said this during the New Year State-wide Broadcast on Wednesday in Jos. The governor said that his administration had also invested in surveillance and training of locals...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said his administration has so far invested N3.6 billion in the procurement of fertiliser and other farming inputs for farmers in the state. Mutfwang disclosed this during a New Year State Broadcast on Wednesday in Jos. The governor said that the huge investment...
Plateau State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 859 suspects, recovered 27 arms and 115 ammunition in the state in 2024. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this at a news conference in Jos on Friday. Adesina equally said that the command rescued...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Christian leaders under the aegis of Denominational Heads on the Plateau have raised alarm over the increasing insecurity and recurring killings, describing the situation as a severe threat to peace and unity. This concern was voiced during a courtesy visit to the General Officer...
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...
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...