Tag: Plateau State
Updated: Terrorists massacre at least 80 in Plateau, 70 abducted
The villages, which were attacked on Sunday, included Kukawa, Gyambawu, Dungur, Kyaram, Yelwa, Dadda, Wanka, Shuwaka, Gwammadaji, and Dadin Kowa.
Many killed, houses razed as terrorists sack Plateau villages
The worst-hit among the attacked communities is said to be Kukawa which shares a boundary with Bauchi State. Other communities…
Why Lalong’s N29bn legacy projects were abandoned – Commissioner
The commissioner explained that the Bleneson Service Nigeria Ltd., the company executing the projects took Plateau state government to court…
Gunmen kill 1 miner, 3 commuters in Plateau – military
Army explained that the killing at the Plateau mining site was due to a clash between some herders and miners…
4 shot dead at mining site in Plateau
Plateau Police spokesman ASP Gabriel Ubah also confirmed the attack. “The Command has deployed armed police men to the area…
Another Plateau monarch Da Gyang Balak kidnapped
Da Gyang Balak's kidnap comes only three weeks after Charles Mato Dakat, Sum Pyem and Paramount ruler of Gindri in…
Plateau monarch Mato Dakat kidnapped
Dakat was abducted in the early hours of Sunday after his palace was attacked. He is the paramount ruler in…
Prince Rwang Pam: Over 100 Plateau communities taken over by herdsmen
He said though the attacks started in 2001, it has degenerated under the present government
Facts on Onyeka, New Plateau CP Just Posted by IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate posting of Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyeka to Plateau State…
Plateau govt hails speaker Sanda, elected by 8 members
Eight members of the House impeached the former speaker, Abok Ayuba, earlier on Thursday and immediately elected Sanda as his…
Plateau’s Dakunji community demands justice over case of army brutality
Chairman, Dakunji Concerned Citizens Forum, Mr Pam Logyang, made the accusation at a news conference in Jos.
Plateau Killings: Lalong relaxes curfew in Jos North
Governor Simon Bako Lalong approved the curfew relaxation after a meeting of the State Security Council held on Monday
PDP lambasts Lalong over Plateau killings
According to the main opposition party, the governor does not need the control of security agencies to curb killings in…
Security task force urges Plateau people not to defend themselves
Takwa faulted the consistent call on residents of the state to defend themselves, saying such calls could escalate the security…
UNIJOS shuts hostels, suspends lectures indefinitely
The decision to suspend lectures and shut hostels was taken at the meeting between management and the Committee of Deans,…
No protest in Plateau, Military warns IMN members
The protest, planned to hold nationwide including Plateau is scheduled for Friday, due to the health challenge of El -Zakzaky.
Lalong opposes bail for Plateau massacre suspects
Lalong says the rush to bail suspects of unrest when arrested for investigation frustrates efforts to find lasting solution to…
Plateau massacre: Lalong slams curfew on 3 LGAs
The governor warned against violation of the order, saying that security personnel would take all measures to maintain law and…
Lalong makes promises on judiciary autonomy
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has reaffirmed his commitment to the implementation of the judiciary and legislature autonomy in…
Lalong decries use of social media against democracy
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has decried the use of social media to undermine Nigeria’s democracy.
Plateau government out to fish out ghost workers
By Peter Amine/Jos Plateau Government has begun investigating the actual number of civil servants in its employ, the new Head…
Simon Lalong vows to complete abandoned projects
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau said he would strive to complete all projects he initiated and some inherited ones before…
Plateau speaker mourns Jethro Akun
The Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba, has described as shocking, the death of former deputy governor of…
Gov. Lalong lauds COVID-19 research team in Plateau
Governor Simon Lalong has commended Plateau state’s research team on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases for making a headway in…
How ex-governor Jang diverted Plateau’s N2bn MSME fund in 5 days – Banker
The trial of former Plateau State governor, Senator Jonah David Jang and a former cashier in the Office of the…
Governor Lalong lifts curfew on Jos
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, has directed the lifting of 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos North and South Local Government…
Plateau state now COVID-19 hotspot – PTF
Dr Sani Aliyu, Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) has said that Plateau state is now the Novel Coronavirus…
Plateau Gov. congratulates ex-COCIN president at 80
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated the former President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Musa…
Coronavirus: Plateau topples Lagos, FCT, as NCDC announces increased cases
Plateau State on Friday stormed to the top of daily Coronavirus infection, toppling Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,…
Quarantined Chinese citizens test negative to Coronavirus
Nigeria's Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has confirmed that the four Chinese citizens quarantined in Plateau state have tested negative…