Kingsley Chukwuka A community in Plateau State, the Ngas natives, are gearing up for a historic milestone as preparations officially begin for the 38th edition of the Ngas Annual Festival of Arts and Culture, popularly known as Puusdung. At a Press Conference held in Jos on Thursday, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee (CPC), […]
Troops from Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State have apprehended five suspected kidnappers and rescued a woman who was abducted in the state. The operation occurred on Tuesday evening as part of a raid on a criminal hideout in Angwan Boka, Sopp District, Riyom LGA. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the spokesman for the Joint Military […]
Apprehension has gripped the residents of the Wase Local Government Area in Plateau State after a violent raid by armed bandits left one person dead and a prominent local Imam missing. The attack, which occurred in the Dogon Ruwa community of Bashar District, underscores the persistent “asymmetric threats” facing rural communities and the ongoing challenges […]
A wave of apprehension has gripped the residents of the Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State following a violent raid by armed bandits that has left a prominent local Imam missing. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, underscores the persistent “asymmetric threats” facing rural communities and the ongoing challenges in […]
The Katsina and Plateau state governments have ordered the closure of schools following rising banditry attacks targeting educational institutions across parts of the country. In Katsina, Yusuf Jibia, commissioner for basic and secondary education, announced the shutdown while briefing journalists on Friday. He said the decision was taken to safeguard students and teachers as security […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The management of the Creative Center for Mass Poverty (CCFMP) has hailed the performance of Haj. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Honorable Commissioner for National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). Speaking at a well-attended press briefing in Jos, Plateau State, last Monday, December 6th, 2021, the Chairman Mr Donald Jeremiah was full of praise […]
At least 11 persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by gunmen on Ta’agbe community in Bassa LGA of Plateau State. Thirty houses were also said to have been set ablaze by the gunmen who attacked the community in the early hours of Friday. Uba Ogba, police spokesperson in Plateau, confirmed the attack and […]
The Plateau State House of Assembly complex has been sealed by security operatives as the two parties laying claim to the Speakership of the Legislature continue negotiations toward reaching a truce. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) recalls that the Speaker of the assembly,Abok Ayuba,was on Oct. 27 impeached by 8 members of the assembly and […]
Executive Secretary of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, (NCPC) Rev Yakubu Pam has stated that 60% Plateau State leaders are responsible for the prolonged crisis, ravaging the state. He therefore, called on the leaders to come out, speak with one voice in love and unity to restore lasting peace to the once peaceful state of tourism […]
By James Madaki A middle aged man, Menchang Amos Bako from Langtan village, in Tarok L.G.A of Plateau State has fled after a deadly attack on his relatives by bandits terrorising the area. Menchang, a talented goalkeeper and his family members were attacked by the terrorists after they were labelled informants. A source privy to […]
In two communities in Plateau State’s Bassa Local Government Area, three people were slain in new attacks. The attacks were carried out separately in two communities, according to the Daily Times. The first attack occurred on Sunday evening in Kwachudu community where a herder was beheaded. The State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association […]
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration will do everything within its powers to end all forms of insecurity in the state. Lalong stated this at the dedication of four books written by Rev. Dachollom Datiri, the President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), on Sunday in Jos. He said that the […]
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of seven people by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, who attacked Dong village in Jos South local government area. According to the Police public relations officer, ASP Ubah Agaba, he said the Command received a distress call that unknown gunmen came out suddenly from a nearby bush and invaded […]
*400-level varsity student nabbed for selling drugs on campus Joy Joseph, Lagos Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have raided some eateries in Jos, the Plateau state capital where freshly baked cakes made with cannabis sativa were recovered in addition to 48.726kilogrammes of assorted psychotropic substances. Daily Times reports that some of […]
In the early hours of Thursday, four students from Capro Secondary Mission School in Gana Ropp, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, were abducted. Three of the students, however, have fled, while one remains in captivity. Calvary Ministries operates the school. Capro is about 60 kilometers from Jos, the state capital, and a few […]