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Group Hails Refugee Commission Boss for Being Effective and Focused

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2021

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

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11 killed, 30 houses razed as gunmen attack Plateau community

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2021 0

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 […]

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Plateau House of Assembly sealed as contending parties embark on negotiations

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2021 0

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 […]

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60% of our leaders responsible for prolonged Jos crisis – Rev Pam

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2021 0

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 […]

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Man flees as bandits murder uncle, family members

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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 […]

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Plateau: 3 Killed In Fresh Crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2021 0

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 […]

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My administration will do everything within its powers to end insecurity in Plateau – Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2021 0

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 […]

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Gunmen kill family of 5, 7 others in Plateau villages

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2021 0

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 […]

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NDLEA raids eateries in Plateau, Enugu, recovers cakes laced with cannabis sativa, cocaine

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2021 0

*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

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Mission School Students In Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2021 0

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 […]

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Plateau revenue agency tasks MDAs, LGA’s to boost IGR

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS), has pushed for more revenue generation through the Ministries, Department Agencies, and Local Government Councils, charging them to up their games. PSIRS said MDAs and LGAs should take advantage of the Plateau State Consolidated Law 2020 which lays out a unified revenue structure, to boost their […]

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Farmers and traders count losses as fire razes popular yam market in Plateau state

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2021 0

Heaps of yam tubers and other food items worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire which razed the popular Namu Central Yam Market of Qu’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The cause of the fire which occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 29, was still not known A […]

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Three killed, farm crops destroyed in fresh Plateau attacks

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka Two girls and a man were yesterday killed in separate ambushed in Plateau State. The girls, Miss Sibi Danladi, and Miss Charity Danladi, both 16 years-old were ambushed with one other along with Nchenyu village of Kwall District in Bassa LGA at about sunset, President of a local tribe, the Irigwe Development Association, […]

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Plateau varsity lecturers declare indefinite strike

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2021 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Plateau State University chapter, has declared an indefinite strike. The Chairman of ASUU in the institution, Dr Bentse Pamson told our correspondent that the decision by their members to embark on the strike was reached during their congress held in Jos on Friday. Pamson said, “We have just held […]

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OPSH denies killing of 2 youths in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe An internal military task force in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has denied the report linking it to the death of two youths in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The military outfit while describing the news as false and malicious insisted that it has nothing to do with the death […]

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Group applauds Lalong, others for restoring peace in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2021 0

*Commends OPSH for its professional conduct during protest Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja A civil society group under the aegis of Conference of Plateau State Peace Builders’ Network has commended the Plateau State governor, Barr. Simon Lalong, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven and other security agencies for restoring peace in the state. This was contained in […]

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We need mobile testing lab like other northern states — Plateau Speaker begs FG

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Ayuba Abok, has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the State to procure a mobile testing lab for coronavirus, Daily Times gathered. Abok said just like other states in the north, with reference to Kano State, Plateau also has a growing […]

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Plateau local community laud Jos Disco over 15MVA transformer

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka A Local Government Area in Plateau State on Tuesday jubilated for energy restoration haven stayed without electricity supply for a couple of months due to 7.5MVA transformer perceived to be too small to power the community, Daily Times gathered. The Barkin Ladi LGA now illuminated with 15MVA, 33/11KV power transformer, showered encomium […]

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Plateau state revenue to hit N21bn in 2021 — PSIRS boss

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS), has said it is positioned to generate between N16 to N21 billion in the coming year, 2021, a figure that will surpass the projection of 2020 by N4 billion, Daily Times gathered. Chairman of the agency, Mr. Dashe Arlat, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday during […]

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Looting: See yourselves as ambassadors of peace, Plateau STF boss charges youths

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Maj. Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, the Commander, Special Task Force (STF) maintaining peace in Plateau, on Friday charged youths to see themselves as ambassadors of peace for stability in the North-central State, Daily Times gathered. Okonkwo gave the charge in Jos after quelling the tide of the rampaging youths who went about looting […]