Permanent Secretary of the Plateau State Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Mineral Development, Mr. Yabilsu Dogo, has disclosed that 100 illegal miners have been arrested in Jos in the past week.      Dogo made this known in his office, saying that the ministry has been collaborating with the police to stop the illegal activities.…

The death toll in Mangu, where suspected gunmen attacked the Lighilubang village in Bungha district of Mangu Local Government of Plateau State, has risen to seven. The village was attacked at midnight on Friday, January 31. Our correspondent gathered that a family was wiped out in the gruesome attack comprising the husband his wife and…

Gunmen have killed a family of five in Lighitlubang village in Bungha District of Mangu local government of Plateau State. Our correspondent gathered that the family consisted of a man, his wife, and a child with another man and wife all slaughtered. There is currently high tension in Mangu local government over the development as…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has formally decorated the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as a patron in recognition of his leadership. The investiture ceremony, which took place at the Twin Theater, New Government House, Rayfield, was conducted by the NIPR President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku,…

The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced the passing of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni (retd.), a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). General Useni passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82, after a prolonged illness. Governor Mutfwang, in a statement by his Director…

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has urged Nigerians to remember the fallen heroes for their immense contributions to the unity and progress of the nation. Mutfwang said that the fallen heroes paid the supreme sacrifice as they laid their lives so that Nigerians would survive. He said that Nigerians would survive. He said Armed Forces…

The Kwana Macji area of Pankshi Local Government Area of Plateau State has been thrown into mourning as a tragic accident has claimed the lives of 19 and 11 others who went for a wedding ceremony in the state. John Dasar, the Chairman of the Parkshin LGA emergency management committee confirmed that the victims came…

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated a Task Force on the Recovery of Government Property in the state. Mutfwang said that the inauguration of the Task Force aligns with his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the restoration of order in the state’s property sector. The governor, represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo,…

The Plateau State House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Gabriel Dewan, has called on the state government to provide adequate funding for the state’s fire service. The house made the call after a motion of notice by Mr Abel Nimchak (APC, Langtang North North) during plenary on Monday in Jos. Nimchak said that…

No fewer than 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of deaths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday. The…

No fewer than 13 people have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of deaths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday. The…

• Hoodlums slay 10 farmers, kidnap scores in Niger, Zamfara Troops attached to the Forward Operation Base (FOB) of Operation Safe Haven, stationed in Wase Local Council of Plateau State, killed five bandits, including their kingpin, Kachalla Saleh, on Monday. The incident occurred less than a week after hoodlums and vigilantes clashed in the Dogon…