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Insecurity: Plateau Vigilante gets logistics to boost community security

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2020 0

 By Kingsley Chukwuka  A local community in Gindiri, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Monday empowered Vigilante to set up locally to provide security within its environs, Daily Times gathered. The Vigilante were provided with logistics to help checkmate crimes especially

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Another traditional ruler, 5 others killed in Plateau village

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herders yesterday attacked a Plateau community, killing six people including a crowned Prince. Mr Chungyang Mwadkon, a former Acting Village Head of Wereng village in Riyom Local Government Area, was due for coronation when he was shot and killed while trying to escape from the attackers, Daily […]

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BREAKING: Gunmen kill monarch, 4 others in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2020 0

Gunmen have reportedly killed five persons, including a traditional ruler in Wereng community of Riyom local government area of Plateau, leaving several seriously injured. READ ALSO: My administration’s intentions are for your best interest — Buhari tells Nigerians According to the Nation, the gunmen stormed the village in the early hours of Tuesday and started

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Gunmen storm Plateau court, whisk away 4 kidnap, robbery suspects

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2020 0

Five gunmen have stormed the Plateau High Court in Barkin Ladi Local Government and whisked away four kidnap and robbery suspects who were to be arraigned before the court. The suspects are Umar Adamu, Bashir Mohammed, Musa Usman and Abdul Haruna – were to appear before Justice Nanpon Dadi when the incident occurred. READ ALSO […]

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COVID-19 lockdown: Why we are introducing new directives in Plateau, by Gov Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

The Plateau State governor, Mr. Simon Lalong has said that the total lockdown in the state will continue from Sunday, May 3 till Thursday, May 7. He made this declaration on Thursday even as he partially relaxed the existing restriction order in the state by three days to enable residents restock for the total lockdown […]

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Plateau to continue total lockdown 19th April – Gov. Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said the State will continue to observe total lockdown starting from Sunday 19th to 23rd April 2020, after a four-day period of break. Lalong stated this on Wednesday in Jos, during a press briefing with Journalists to access and review the state of Plateau in the past seven […]

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COVID-19: Plateau lockdown as fumigation begins

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2020 0

The Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has flagged off the fumigation exercise of the entire state as part of efforts to protect the State and her citizens from the deadly Coronavirus.   The flag-off which took place at the popular Terminus Market Roundabout was done amidst heavy downpour and deserted street due to lockdown.  Governor […]

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Plateau records suspected case of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2020 0

A suspected case of Coronavirus has been recorded in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Ndam said. In an interview on Sunday in Jos, he said the suspect is an aide of Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi that has tested positive. Breaking: President Buhari to speak to Nigerians today […]

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COVID-19: Tricycles limited to one passenger in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos The Plateau State Government has limited the number of commuters that plies Tricycles popularly known as Keke-napep in the State to one passenger, aimed at putting further checks to stop the spread of the dread Coronavirus from getting to the State. This was disclosed to newsmen on Saturday in Jos, by […]

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COVID-19: We have the capacity to handle infected patients – Gov Lalong

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said his government have the capacity to handle the coronavirus infected patient should there be any case in the State.  Lalong made this known on Monday while inspecting isolation facilities in Jos, to ascertain the State readiness in handling coronavirus cases in the event of any confirmed incident. […]

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Coronavirus: Gov. Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives – PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has been accused by the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), of playing party politics rather than focusing on precautionary measures that will save the lives of Plateau people. The PDP in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, John Akans and a copy sent to our correspondent on Tuesday, said […]

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Plateau trains 300 girls in ICT to bridge gender gap

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

The Plateau state government through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development said it has trained 300 girls on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to bridge the gender gap in the communication sector in the state. The government also gave the female trainees computers to achieve the objectives of the programme. Commissioner for Women […]

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Plateau Govt. to pass bill for establishment of internal revenue service

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

 Plateau State Government says it will pass a bill for a Law to establish the state Internal Revenue Service, which is a unified revenue structure for revenue collection and remittal. The commissioner of information, Mr Dan Manjang disclosed this in Jos at the end of the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House. […]

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Coronavirus : Four Chinese nationals quarantined in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

Jos – The Plateau government has quarantined four Chinese nationals in the state in line with measures to forestall the spread of Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID -19). In an interview on Saturday in Jos, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Ndam, said the nationals were miners working in Wase Local Government Area of the state. […]

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Suspected herdsmen kill 2 soldiers in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have attacked men of Sector Five of the Special Task Force, Operation Save Haven (OPSH), killing two soldiers and injuring one at X-Land of Barkin Ladi Local Government area of Plateau. An eye witness and resident of the area, who preferred anonymity that the incident occurred on Sunday. The eye […]

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DSS seeks Plateau assembly partnership to tackle crime

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

The new Plateau state Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Ibrahim Nyam, has sought the collaboration of the state House Assembly to reduce crime and criminality in the state. Nyam made the appeal on Monday in Jos when he visited the speaker of the assembly, stating that “I am here to seek your […]

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NPFL side Plateau suspends training after Pele’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club Plateau United will not train on Thursday in honor of its head coach Audu Pele, who passed on on Wednesday afternoon. READ ALSO: Rotterdam Open: Dan Evans beats Karen Khachanov to reach quarter-finals This was revealed by the management of Plateau United Jos following Pele’s death. Pele died on […]

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N50bn suit: Court admits Plateau natives as co-defendants

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

Jos – A Federal High Court sitting in Jos on Wednesday admitted Plateau natives as co-defendants in a N50 billion  suit filed against the Federal Government by a group. Justice Dorcas Agishi, made the order in her ruling on an earlier argument whether or not the ”Berom” natives are “necessary parties” in the suit. “The […]

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Plateau seeks synergy with LGs to end recurring attacks

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

As more rural communities come under attacks in Plateau state, the state government has urged local governments to consistently furnish the information ministry with developments in their areas. FCTA issues 7-day ultimatum to managers of Nyanya Park over poor facilities Commissioner for Information, Dan Manjang made the plea on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy […]

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Gov. Sule commiserates with Lalong over Plateau killings, death of Sen. Longjan

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has commiserated with Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau over the recent killings in the state and the death of Sen. Ignatius Longjan. Sule who led a delegation of Government officials, politicians and traditional leaders on the condolence visit to Lalong on Tuesday in Jos, said that the visit was […]