Residents on Sunday afternoon witnessed heavy gunfire as gunmen attacked Jos correctional facility. Though, authorities are yet to confirm the latest development, eyewitness said the shootout lasted for sometimes which made people to scamper for safety. In recent times, there have successful attacks on the various prison facilities in parts of the country with many inmates still at large. Earlier Read More
Gunmen in the early hours of Friday killed eleven persons in Ta’agbe community of Miango Chiefdom in Bassa local government area of Plateau state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Uba Ogba, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Friday. He said the Commissioner of Police in the state had moved to the scene of the incident, adding that Read More
The Secretary, Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Plateau state chapter, Hon Tamakat Joseph, has denied that the party conducted its congresses, contrary to speculations by some unknown members of it. A statement by Mr. Joseph said it was to their knowledge that a group of some miscreants claiming to be members of PRP, that party congresses were recently conducted, “which were Read More
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the late Captain Joseph Mangtup Din as a man who stood for justice, fairness and equity in all his dealings. Osinbajo spoke at the funeral service for the late Capt. Din held at the COCIN Headquarters in Jos, Plateau state capital on Saturday. The Vice President recalled that late captain Din, was a Read More
The Plateau state House of Assembly complex has been sealed by security operatives as the two parties laying claim to the speakership slot continue negotiations toward reaching a truce. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Speaker of the Assembly, Abok Ayuba, was on October 27 impeached by 8 members of the assembly and elected Yakubu Sanda as Read More
Wase local government area of Plateau state blessed in all ramifications particularly in the area of natural endowments, but suffers unwarranted neglect and acute infrastructure deficit. Its underdevelopment is attributed to several factors including politics, geographical location; religion, corruption and sense of responsibility. Politically, it is one of the few local government areas enjoying the privilege of being a federal Read More
A member of the House of Representatives from Plateau state, Bagos Dachong has described the removal of Speaker of the state House of Assmbly, Abok Ayuba as unconstitutional, urging Nigerians to speak against the development in the interest of democracy. The lawmaker argued that the House of Assembly have 24 members elected and were serving, out which six sat and Read More
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Thursday reacted to the removal of the Speaker of Plateau state House of Assembly, Ayuba Abot, saying impunity of Governor Simon Lalong must be curtailed before they derail the nation’s democracy. CUPP, which linked the removal to the alleged plot by President Muhammadu Buhari to remain in power beyond 2023, added that it Read More
The Plateau State House of Assemby Speaker, Abok Nuhu Ayuba, has been impeached in the early hours of Thursday. The house immediately elected Hon. Yakubu Sanda as the new speaker. Details loading…
The Emir of Wase, Sambo Haruna, weekend inaugurated the newly reconstituted executive members of the Plateau state chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). He urged members to exhibit high level of loyalty at the event held at the board room of the Jos Central Mosque. Emir Sambo who is also the state chairman of the JNI, charged the new executive Read More
The Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong, Thursday, presented the sum of N106.807 billion proposed fiscal expenditure for 2022 budget before the House of Assembly for consideration. He said the proposed estimate tagged: “Budget of Economic of Economic Recovery and Consolidation of Inclusive Infrastructural Growth,” has the size of; “One hundred and six billion, eight hundred and seven million, two hundred Read More
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF), felicitated with former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon on his 87th birthday, he “served Nigeria with an uncommon loyalty and fairness.” In a congratulatory message, the chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong said the special day brings with it great joy for the life of a great personality who Read More
Plateau state chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has commended the electorate for their peaceful and orderly conduct at last Saturday’s local government elections. The IPAC also said it was studying the results of all 17 Local Government Areas of the state for possible actions where necessary. State chapter chairman of IPAC also chairman of the Social Democratic Read More
With all due respect, the Fulbe Rigiza TRGWONG Youths Consultative Forum wants to bring to your desk the recent rights infringement of 13 innocent citizens of the Yelwan Zangam community and environs of Jos North local government area, Plateau state, who have been under police custody for about two months.However, these people were invited to Katako police station by the Read More
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), has declared all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for 17 chairmanship and 325 councillorship position as winners of Saturday’s local government elections. Chairman of the electoral umpire, Mr. Fabian Ntung, made the declaration Sunday morning at the PLASEIC headquarters in Jos. He said the polls were peacefully, transpirantly and fairly conducted. Read More
The Northern Governors Forum has described the Gombe state Governor Alhaji Unuwa Yahaya , is an outstanding patriot that displays maturity, collaboration and futuristic perspectives in his leadership style. Chairman of the Forum and Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong, made the statement while felicitating with Governor Inuwa as he marks his 60th birthday. The statement was issued by Lalong’s director Read More
The Forum of Northern Chairmen of Inter Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), has declare support for the recent resolution of the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) on 2023 presidency. It said many media reports misconstrued the actual message of the northern governors. Chairman of the northern IPAC forum, Hon. Abubakar Dogara Ishaq, who is also the Plateau State chairman Read More
Three States of Adamawa, Plateau and Kaduna states are set to join the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in its appeal against the judgment of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. Earlier, the court had in its judgment empowered Rivers state as the rightful collector of the tax among others. Meanwhile, the FIRS has challenged the judgment at the Read More
The new academic session has heralded anxiety amongst parents over the safety of their wards. Although the government and respective school authorities have assured of safety, the prevailing atmosphere is like peace in the graveyard. ELEOJO IDACHABA writes. In the past, what used to be the worry of most parents and guardians whenever a new academic session was about to Read More
Fulani cultural group known as ‘Coalition of Fulani Youths Groups’ (CFYG) has dissociated themselves from the statement credited to its interim president suggesting that they demanded the federal government to grant pardon to a former governor of plateau state Joshua Dariye who is currently facing trial over allegations of corruption. Recall that the group’s president in a letter addressed to Read More
The Supreme Court has confirmed the death of one of its judges, Justice Samuel Oseji. It was earlier reported that Oseji, who was appointed to the Supreme Court bench in November 2020, died of a yet-to-be-known ailment Tuesday at 67. Supreme Court’s Director of Press and Information, Festus Akande, said Justice Oseji died at the National Hospital in Abuja. The Read More
The Plateau state High Court Friday struck out a suit instituted by Blenisson Services Limited which handles the Lalong Legacy projects of the state government. The judgement delivered by the chief judge of the state, Justice Yakubu G. Dakwak, declined jurisdiction as canvassed by the defendants’ counsel in the suit. The contractor Blenisson Services Limited, had in suit No: PlD/J144/2021, Read More
The people of Jos have been admonished to see the sanctity of humanity in them to live in peace and harmony. Member representing Jos North-North in the Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Ibrahim Baba Hassan gave the admonition during a one-day peace parley held at the Lamonde hotel, Jos. He said: “As a people, we must appreciate our individual Read More
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has cautioned promoters of secessionist agenda across the country to desist. He said Nigeria cannot travel through the path of destruction again.The speaker was also Wednesday, given the mandate by his colleagues to lead a high-powered delegation to Plateau state, with a view to commiserating with the government and people of the Read More
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has further relaxed the curfew imposed on Jos North in the aftermath of crisis that erupted in area. According to the governor, from now residents are free to move from 6am to 10pm. The governor also lifted the ban on tricycles, to now operate from 6am to 6pm daily. Fresh crisis erupted around Jos Read More
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