Federal Government on Monday flagged off the distribution of food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable households in Plateau State as part of efforts to cushion the impact of economic hardship and rising food insecurity. The intervention, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration...
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Former senator representing Plateau North, I.D. Gyang, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would secure re-election in 2027 despite political rhetoric suggesting resistance from parts of Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a media chat with journalists at his Rayfield residence in Jos, Gyang dismissed claims that the “far North”...
Senator Diket Plang, representing Plateau Central Senatorial Zone, has called for increased and effective funding for Nigeria’s security agencies following recent deadly attacks and a mining tragedy in Plateau State, which left several residents dead. Speaking at his residence while addressing journalists, the lawmaker expressed deep sorrow over the...
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Area, Hon. Pirfa Tyem, has presented 15 motorcycles to security agencies operating within the local government to enhance patrol, surveillance and rapid response. The beneficiary agencies include the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement...
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Area, Hon. Pirfa Tyem, has approved a fully sponsored two-week pilgrimage to Israel for the area’s Best Teacher and authorised the provision of five motorcycles to strengthen school supervision across rural communities. The Chairman disclosed this in a statement issued on...
University of Jos (UNIJOS) has become the first African university to secure direct access to ancient manuscripts, positioning it at the forefront of biblical textual criticism and manuscript studies on the continent. The disclosure was made by Professor Philip Asura Nggada of the Department of Religion and Philosophy during...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion of special forces to Plateau State. The Troops who are already in the State to aggressively and decisively deal with the recent resurgence of terrorists attacks...
Plateau State Taskforce on Anti-Human Trafficking has arrested 184 suspected traffickers during a coordinated multi-location operation in Jos South Local Government Area, marking what officials described as a major breakthrough in the fight against modern-day slavery. The operation, carried out around the Old Airport Junction and surrounding areas in...
Mr. Bassey Ewah has officially assumed office as the 46th Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, promising to consolidate peace and enhance security across the state. Ewah took over leadership of the Plateau State Police Command on Thursday, succeeding Mr. Emmanuel Adesina, who recently retired from active service. Addressing...
University of Jos (UNIJOS) on Thursday matriculated over 8,000 fresh students for the 2025/2026 academic session, including 75 international students drawn from 20 African countries, highlighting the institution’s commitment to globalisation and academic competitiveness. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this during the matriculation ceremony held...
The Plateau State Government has launched the Sing for Plateau Initiative, a creative talent programme aimed at rebranding the state and empowering young creatives through music, poetry, dance and digital content. The initiative was unveiled on February 3, 2026, at a press conference in Jos, and is being implemented...
Plateau State Government’s investment in preventive child nutrition is beginning to show early gains across primary healthcare centres, following the rollout of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The intervention, implemented through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), targets children aged six...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, to remain disciplined, committed, and professional, stressing that their role in addressing security challenges on the Plateau is critical to national stability. He gave the charge on Monday 19 January 2026, during...
Filmmakers in Plateau have called on the State Government to support the film industry in the state to thrive. One of the filmmakers , Mrs Yil Fomwul-Gonsum, made the call during a Strategic Roundtable Dialogue on Friday in Jos. The dialogue, which brought together actors and producers in Plateau,...
Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, describing him as an uncommon symbol of courage, faith and selfless humanity. In a statement issued on...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, the Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who died at the age of 90 after a lifetime defined by courage, mercy and uncommon humanity. In a post...
The Langtang North Local Government Council in Plateau State has distributed instructional materials to 160 schools across the area to enhance teaching and learning at the basic education level. The materials were provided to 142 public primary schools, alongside selected private schools, as pupils resumed for the new academic...
No fewer than 25 children kidnapped in Plateau State have been rescued after weeks in captivity, the state government has announced, crediting the operation to the combined efforts of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. The children were abducted on December 21, 2025, along the...
Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has unveiled a revised timetable for the 2026 Local Government Elections, which will hold across the state’s 17 councils on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The update was announced on Friday during a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Jos, where journalists and...
The Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator (Prince) Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang, JP, has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in parts of Plateau State, warning that persistent attacks pose serious threats to lives, peace and economic activities in the state. The lawmaker spoke on Thursday while...