The Plateau Youths For Progressive Change (PYPC) has said that the defection of some People’s Democratic Party (PDP), members to the All Progressives Congress (APC), last Saturday was meaningless without Governor Caleb Mutfwang joining the party. The Group, Plateau Youths For Progressive Change (PYPC), said it observed that the reception accorded to those that left […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has come under heavy criticism for always making a derogatory statement against Governor Caleb Mutfwang. With his latest comments of unseating Governor Mutfwang in the 2027 governorship election, shows that he is yet to embrace the reality of defeat which he suffered in […]
Dozens of party loyalists from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on Saturday dumped their parties to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Among those who joined the ruling party were the Political Adviser to Governor Caleb […]
The defection of some governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has once again been justified by the latest ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja stopping the party from proceeding with its National Convention scheduled to hold November 15, 2025. Although a High Court in Oyo State has quashed the order of the […]
A coalition of over 25 ethnic nationalities spanning numerous states across Nigeria and the diaspora communities abroad, under the auspices of Joint in Kinship Anthropology (JIKA) Cultural and Development Association, has expressed its readiness to hold her Unity Cultural Festival. Briefing newsmen on the significance of the festival in Jos the Plateau State capital yesterday, […]
The outgoing Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chris Hassan, has said that the wave of defections currently rocking the party is only temporary, saying that soon a stronger, more united and determined PDP will emerge. Addressing journalists in Jos on Friday to mark his last day in office, Hassan, who […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Northern Christians that his administration will be fair to all religious groups, stressing that his mission as leader is to unite the country. Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, during a meeting with Christian leaders at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations […]
The district Head of Birbyang, Alh Zubairu Usman Garba and two other women were on Sunday night kidnapped in Kanam local government area of Plateau state by gunmen in the area. The gunmen, who stormed the community, shooting sporadically, abducted wife of the District Head but she later managed to escape from captivity. Our Correspondent […]
Troops of joint security task force code named Operation Enduring Peace has dislodged an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Heipang district of Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State and apprehended the weapon fabricator with arms and ammunition recovered from the factory. The raid on the illegal weapon factory is in continuation of efforts […]
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), in collaboration with European Union and the African Union (AU), has provided free medical health care to the vulnerable communities who have suffered untold dehumanisation as a result of insurgents activities in the region. Recall that the MNJTF is a combined military unit of Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and […]
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has commended Federal Government (FG) through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), for the release of the corrected Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) Circular. MDCAN president Prof Mohammad Aminu gave the commendation in a press statement issued to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau state […]
A group under the aegis of Bokkos Concerned Youths (BCY), has decried the sacking of 10 communities by suspected Fulani militias through a consistent mass killings that has persisted in the last few months. The group was particular in the Killings that has continued unabated in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Describing […]
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company under the umbrella of Jos DisCo, has said Band A customers in its four franchise states of Bauchi, Benue, Gombe and Plateau will get a free 109, 000 meters installed for effective service delivery as well as bridging the metering gap. The company said the effort comes under a scheme […]
The Co-Chairman, Interfaith Coalition Conference, Engr. Daniel Kadzai, has lauded the federal government led by President Bala Amed Tinubu, for working hard to stabilize the economy which has recorded a significant drop in the inflation rate of the Country. Kadzai, who is also a former Youth President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), highlighted measures put […]
The Igbo Community Association (ICA) in Jos has endorsed Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau state, for a second term ahead of the 2027 governorship election, citing his performance and inclusive approach to governance. Mike Okunonke, president-general of the ICA, announced the endorsement during a condolence visit by the governor to Ambassador Nelson Mkparu, chief executive […]
Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau, says the state is safer than many of its northern neighbours, despite the perception of widespread banditry. He said states like Zamfara, Niger, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Katsina, and Kebbi have witnessed more local governments overrun by bandits than Plateau. “Contrary to what the outside world is made to believe, Plateau State […]
Twenty-seven victims of a deadly attack by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu village, Riyom local government area of Plateau state, were buried on Friday in a mass funeral marked by tears, anguish, and a call for justice. The victims—mostly farmers, including women and men—were killed in the early hours of July 15 when armed men invaded the […]
Farmers in Plateau State’s southern zone say delayed rainfall is killing their crops and threatening their livelihoods. The affected zone includes Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikang, Shendam, Wase, and Qua’an Pan local government areas. Unlike other parts of the state where rains have been steady, the southern belt is experiencing a disturbing dry spell. Crops […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka At least 27 farmers, including men and women, have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu of the Tahoss community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The villagers claimed the attack, which occurred on Monday, also left many people injured, with several rushed to hospitals, including […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The West Africa Alternative Care Summit (WAACS) on Wednesday brainstormed with stakeholders from several countries in Jos the Plateau state capital in order to chart ways of reforming child care practices across West Africa. The summit was organized by the Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria Northern Region in collaboration […]