Jos
12 Feb
Mr Silas Dung, the Chairman of Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau, on Wednesday presented N11.4b as appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year to the council’s Legislative Arm. Dung, who tagged the bill “Budget of Restoration”, said that it is aimed at rebuilding the LGA toward better service delivery. He explained that…
12 Feb
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Plateau State Government have launched a Big Catch-Up Immunisation for children who missed routine immunisation due to crises in Jos North and South. The stakeholders who converged on Jos, the Plateau State capital, at the launch of the exercise lamented the rate of kids who missed their…
12 Feb
A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 36-year-old security man, Justice Terfa to 18 months in prison for defrauding a woman of 30 number day-old chicks and money for feeding. The Magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Bokkos in his judgment, ordered the convict…
4 Feb
The Jos Electric Distribution (JED) Plc has fumed over the persistent attacks on its electric cables, lamenting the loss, repairs, and lives lost within its franchise areas. The JED State Operating Officer in Bauchi, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar, while speaking with journalists on the activities of vandals on the company's assets, said that about 11 suspects…
27 Jan
There are pockets of illegal mining activities in Plateau State, but the one located on the border of Barkin Ladi and Jos South local government areas is the most prominent and active. According to the villagers, the mining site is located at Oyemburuk village, popularly known as Dogo Na Hauwa, which was once a quiet…
20 Jan
Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has commissioned 20 tractors for farming communities across the state. This initiative is part of his administration's vision for food security and economic empowerment. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, which followed the Plateau State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project (ACReSAL) Day/CRF disbursement at the New Government House, Rayfield,…
13 Jan
A report by the SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence, a research firm, has listed Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, Lagos, Calabar, Jos, and other areas as the most dangerous spots for security incidents in the country. The other listed areas were Kano, Onitsha, Eleme Junction in Rivers, and Eleme-Owerri Road, between Rivers and Imo. The report, titled "Roads…
9 Jan
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has honoured his Aide-de-Camp, DSP Daniel Ndirpaya, and Escort Commander, DSP Emmanuel Habila, on Thursday in Jos, praising their exceptional services. The ceremony followed their promotion to Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Nigerian Police Force. The governor commended the officers for their loyalty and diligence, revealing that he first…
29 Nov
The Plateau State Police Command has reported a case of jungle justice, or mob action, which occurred in Jenta Adamu, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. According to the report, the incident was triggered by a distress call from a concerned citizen of Jenta Adamu, who…
18 Nov
A Jos Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, sentenced a security guard, Collins Ibrahim, 21, to nine months in the correctional centre for alleged N41,300 theft. The Magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge. READ ALSO:Police arraign man over alleged N5m visa fraud Delivering his judgment, Bokkos sentenced…
12 Nov
The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed rumour of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near Jos Terminus, in Jos North Local Government
28 Oct
Some residents of Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa state have decried the hike transportation fares with its attendant negative impact on their businesses. The residents who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Keffi, urged the government to do whatever it takes to reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned a matter seeking interpretation on the status of the embattled Rivers State House of Assembly members led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Amaehule. The court, presided over by Justice E. A. Obile, adjourned the matter till April 30, 2025, for the adoption of the parties'…
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The Federal Government has called for collaboration between the public and private sectors to boost the country’s revenue generation. This is even as it also said it is now focusing on the non-oil sector as a way of diversifying revenue generation from oil. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and the people. In the face of the current complex and intertwined international situation, the Global South, represented by China and Africa, has grown significantly, Xi noted. Over the past year, the AU has…
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Business leaders in Enugu State converged at Villa Toscana Sports Bar over the weekend for the unveiling of MTN’s ‘Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.)’ Enugu edition. The event cleverly tapped into the spirit of love and giving, as guests and hosts renewed their commitment to making a positive impact through small acts of kindness…
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened four pips to 7.1702 against the dollar on Monday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate…
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Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday issued a stern warning to teachers, prohibiting them from involving students in hard labour, both on and off school grounds. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. The governor emphasised that schools are for education and moral guidance, not for manual labour.…
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A four-bedroom apartment was gutted by fire on Sunday evening in Ilorin, Kwara State. The Guardian Newspaper discovered that the entire building, including all the property, was consumed. According to eyewitnesses, the Ita-Elepa fire outbreak started at about 8:52 p.m. on Ifesowapo Street, Ilorin. The spokesman of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, who…
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The Osun State Caucus in the 10th National Assembly has accused the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of allegedly masterminding the move to violently take over local government secretariats across the state. Describing the development as a clear invitation to anarchy, the lawmakers alleged that the move is being orchestrated by Oyetola…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that its Primary Election Guidelines were compromised by forgery. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Ologunagba explained that the party had been made aware of misleading media reports suggesting the Primary Election Guidelines had been compromised by…
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Nasarawa United Football Club on Sunday said they have with immediate effect mutually parted ways with Head Coach Kabiru Dogo, with ex-Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Salisu Yusuf replacing him. Eche Amos, the club’s Media Officer, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the decision was made following a thorough review of the club’s current performance.…