The Governor of Plateau State in northcentral Nigeria, Barr Caleb Mutfwang has praised the Nigerian Army for restoring peace in the State, making it possible for visitors to renew their belief in the slogan of Peace and Tourism, a mantra Plateau is known for. The Governor said there was a time insecurity that […]
Five herders were injured on Sunday evening after gunmen opened fire on them at a Conoil filling station along the Bukuru Expressway in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) confirmed the incident, identifying the victims as its members. The Plateau State chairman of MACBAN, […]
The Police Commands in Imo and Plateau states have announced a comprehensive ban on the sale, distribution, and use of fireworks and knockouts as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. Both commands stated that the measure is aimed at preventing injuries, fires, and public disturbances during the festive period. In a statement released on […]
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 A former governorship aspirant in Plateau State, Amb. Yohana Margif has dismissed the narrative attributing the incessant killings in Plateau and Benue State to herders-farmers clashes saying it is a jihadist movement with the sole intention to grab lands belonging to the natives. Margif who is the Waziri of Mushere in Bokkos […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The struggle to survive in the 2027 General elections has continued to tear the Plateau State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), into factions, a situation that is currently threatening the stability of the party in the State. The latest occurred on Thursday when a former aide to former governor Jonah Jang, Mr Clinton […]
Governors in the 19 northern states under the umbrella of the Northern States Governors’ Forum have demanded justice for victims of the killing of more than 12 persons in Plateau by armed youths. The victims who travelled for a wedding ceremony were attacked and gruesomely murdered. The Northern Governors’ Forum under the chairmanship of Governor […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Tragedy struck in Plateau State on Friday evening when a group of armed youths ambushed a commercial bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, killing at least 12 passengers and injuring 19 others. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. when a group of 31 individuals, including men, women, and children were […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka A former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule has been arrested for money Laundering alongside 14 others. The lawmakers were arrested for not returning the cars bought for them in their official capacities while leaving office. After much persuasion, they were reported to the EFCC for […]
At least four people, including a nine-month-old infant, have been killed and two others injured in a brutal attack by gunmen in Nkiendowro community, Bassa LGA, Plateau State. According to officials from the Miango Youth Development Association, the victims—two women, one man, and a baby—were ambushed as they transported tomatoes from their farm to Farin-Gada […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Two farmers in Uwok-Ishe community of Kakkek community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, were reportedly ambushed and killed by suspected herdsmen on Monday morning. During the attack, two other farmers were also injured and were rushed to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), for medical attention. According to local […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Stakeholders including residents of Plateau State villagers, have swept under the carpet the alleged bias of the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Maj-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, as peddled by soldier on AWOL, Lance Corporal Festus Igenkhai Igenkhai has alleged that the former OPSH Commander took […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The Plateau State Commissioner for Transportation, Davou Gyang has said the transportation system in the country has been redefined making it easy for commuters to access the metro bus town service to ease the harsh economic system. Davou also said the Governor Caleb Mutfwang administration has partnered Valujet airlines to reduce travel […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Members of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Plateau State Branch, in collaboration with the Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs) on Friday conducted a free medical outreach to the People of Kimakpa village in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of the State. Our correspondent reports that the initiative specifically targeted vulnerable […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have recovered AK-47 from bandits after killing two of the hoodlums in a midnight raid at Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was revealed to newsmen on Friday by the Spokesman of the Operation, Major Samson Zhakom. According to him: Troops launched the operation […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Four Chinese nationals have been convicted for defrauding the country by engaging in illegal mining in Plateau State. Delivering her judgment, Justice Dorcas Agishi of the Federal High Court in Jos convicted and sentenced the four Chinese citizens to five years imprisonment each both for illegal mining and solid mineral’s activities. The […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka Four persons have been reported dead in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, owing to Cholera outbreak. Report also had it that several others have also been hospitalized. Also, several persons has also been evacuated to various primary healthcare centres and cottage hospitals in the council area for medical treatment Meanwhile, […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The Labour Party Chairman, Plateau State, Comrade Solomon Ndam, has described the attitude of the sacked National Chairman of the Party, Julius Abure as shameful for not obeying the Supreme Court judgment. Recall that the Supreme Court on April 4, 2025, sacked Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. Abure […]
By Tom Okpe For centuries, the people of Kofyar Hill Settlement in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, lived with quiet, but stubborn hardship, absence of reliable water. Perched atop the rugged Meryang hills, surrounded by volcanic rock and ancient stone architecture, Kofyar’s rich cultural legacy has endured where many would not, yet, […]
By Ukpono Ukpong A coalition of civil society groups under the platform of Nigeria Mourns has demanded immediate justice and accountability for the brutal killing of at least 183 people in coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States in April 2025. Operating under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, the coalition […]