Tech

Plateau to host National Council for Science and Technology meeting – Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

The Commissioner for Science and Technology in Plateau. Mr Gyang Musa, has said that the state has been given the right to host the 18th edition of the National Council for Science and Technology. Musa said in an interview on Wednesday in Jos, that the meeting would bring together technocrats 

News

Gov. Lalong approves layouts for servicemen in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has approved layouts for serving and retiring officers and men of the Nigerian Army in the state, the Commissioner of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Yakubu Dati, has said. Dati disclosed this during an advocacy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd Armoured Division, Nigerian Army, […]

Politics

I have no business with Gov. Lalong – Plateau PDP Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2020 0

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Plateau State, Hon. Amos Gombi, has said he has nothing to do with the All Progressive Congress (APC), and Governor Simon Lalong. Gombi made this statement while reacting to the insinuation that as a former member of the APC, he still have affinity with the […]

News

Police confirms killing of 11 persons in Plateau by gunmen

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2020 0

At least 11 people were killed on Tuesday when gunmen believed to be herdsmen attacked Kulben community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state. The attack is the first in Kombun District, the home of Prof. Sonni Tyoden, the Plateau state Deputy Governor. Previous attacks in the local government area affected neighbouring Gindiri and […]

News

Lalong congratulates Jos resident for winning Rhodes scholarship

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2019 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has congratulated Nwangele Godwin, a 25-year-old Nigerian who won the 2020 Rhodes scholarship for West Africa. Gov. Lalong’s message was conveyed in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Simon Makut. The governor said that with his selection, Nwangele became the second Nigerian and the […]

Politics

I will not leave uncompleted projects – Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2019 0

Gov. Simon of Plateau has said that he will complete projects he initiated before leaves office in 2023. A statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, said that the governor made the pledge while inspecting ongoing “legacy projects” across the state. Do Yoruba Christians have any grudges against Yoruba Muslims? – […]

Health

Transmission of river blindness interrupted in 3 states – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2019 0

The Federal Ministry of Health has revealed that the transmission of onchocerciasis popularly referred to as ‘river blindness’ has been halted in three states. Speaking during the 10th meeting of the onchocerciasis elimination committee in Abuja on Tuesday, the committee revealed that about 4.2 million persons will no longer be in need of mass administration […]

News

Military taskforce pays one year shop rents for repentant youths in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

About 60 repentant youths including a deadly cult group known as Sara-suka, in Hausa language have benefited from the rehabilitation and empowerment programme organised by the Special Military Taskforce otherwise known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau State. The taskforce through the support of the State Government empowered over 60 repentant youths after a […]

News

Cleric advises Nigerian leaders to imbibe exemplary life of Jesus

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

The assistant Parish Priest of Church of Assumption, Chongo’ Pyeng in Jos, Plateau state, Rev. Fr. Samuel Azi, has enjoined those in leadership positions to imbibe the exemplary life of Jesus Christ and always render selfless services that would improve on the quality of lives of the citizens. Azi, who gave the advice in his […]

News

Plateau IDPs want assistance from FG, international community

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Plateau state have appealed to the federal government and the international community render assistance to them just like their counterparts in the North-East. IDPs’ Camp Coordinator in Barkin Ladi, Prince Barnabas Philip, made the call during a two- day meet the IDPs tour by the management committee Chairman of Barkin […]

Politics

Plateau Assembly to develop citizen-based legislative agenda-official

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

 The Plateau House of Assembly said it had concluded arrangements to develop a citizen-based legislative agenda for the next four years. The agenda would serve as guide to drive the legislative business of the 9th assembly in the state in the next four years, according to Mr Philip Dasun, Chairman, House Standing Committee on Information, […]

Business Politics

Gov. Lalong explores investment opportunities in Kenya for Northerners

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2019 0

The Chairman, Northern Governor’s Forum (NGF) and Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau is currently on an investment exploration mission to Kenya, a government statement has said. The statement, signed by Lalong’s Director of Press, Dr Simon Macham, was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Tuesday. It said the chairman […]

News

3 die as vehicle, tricycle collide in Jos

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

A head-on collision between a tricycle and BMW vehicle around Rayfield road in Jos, has claimed the lives of three persons. Mr Andrew Bala, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos. Bala said the accident which […]

News

Army holds prayer for Nigeria in Jos

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2019 0

The Nigerian Army under the auspices of the special military task force on Sunday held a special prayer service for Nigeria and indeed, Plateau state, saying that the enemies of peace will be disgraced and flushed out. The taskforce also known as ‘Operation Safe Haven’, said the successes attained in restoring peace in the hitherto, […]

Crime Featured Law News

My husband taught me how to use gun, at 16, lady confess to Military Taskforce

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2019 0

A gun runner, Mrs. Salamatu Saiyit, has confessed to the knowledge of operating an AK-47 rifle, loaded with 20 rounds of 7.65mm special ammunition, saying that her husband who is now at large taught her the technical know-how. Salamatu, who is now 18 years old, was arrested along six others by the Special Military Taskforce […]

News

Plateau gets new information commissioner, 22 others

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong has sworn in a new commissioner of information and 22 other to contribute to the advancement of his policies and programmes in the state. Speaking at the ceremony in Jos, Gov. Lalong said the event is a demonstration of his administration’s resolute commitment to putting round pegs in round holes. […]

News

Stop hiding under insecurity, conduct LG polls – PDP tells Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state of using insecurity as an excuse to prevent local government elections from holding in four local government areas in the state. Aggrieved chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the PDP threw the challenge in Jos on Monday, following the exclusion of their zones […]

News

NAMA completes VSAT installation in Jos

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

In line with its resolve to totally eliminate blind spots in the nation’s airspace, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has completed the installation of a VSAT station at the Jos airport in Plateau State. With the installation which was completed recently, the agency has successfully integrated the VHF radio into the network in that […]

Education

SUBEB boss decries absence of N-power teachers in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2019 0

The Executive Chairman of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Mathew Sule, has decried the absence of teachers under the Federal Government’s N-power scheme, who were recruited to teach in public primary schools in the state. Prof. Sule stated this on Monday, while monitoring resumption of schools at Obasanjo Model School, Hwolshe, […]

Crime Law News

EFCC arrest 48 for internet fraud in 3 states

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2019 0

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested 48 suspects for alleged internet fraud in Benue, Taraba and Plateau states in nine months. EFCC Zonal Head of Operations, Makurdi, Dr. Johnson Babalola, who disclosed this on Thursday in Makurdi, also said that 13 suspects were already under prosecution. Babalola said that the commission has […]