THE 24-hour curfew that was placed on the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State due to the deaths and crisis that had broken out in the area since Monday has been relaxed by Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang. Trojan News reports over 40 people were reportedly slain during the raids …
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PHOTOS: Governors Mutfwang, Lawal, Lalong Aririve Supreme Court
THE Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang and his counterpart in Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, have arrived at the Supreme Court in Abuja. Trojan News reports that the two governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arrived at the apex court ahead of the commencement of the ruling on the governorship …
Read More »Plateau Government Trains Magistrates In Alternative Dispute Resolution
GOVERNOR Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State on Thursday, promised to improve land administration, fibre optics infrastructure and the revenue base of the state. Mutfwang stated this at a training organised for Magistrates in the state, saying that the exercise marks a significant step towards achieving the objectives set forth by …
Read More »Transformer Explodes In Plateau Community, Many Feared Dead
Many people were feared dead on Saturday when an electric transformer exploded in Gada Biu community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that the incident which occurred around 3: a.m. on Saturday also destroyed some residential buildings and shops in the area. Residents said the …
Read More »Governor Mutfwang Condemns Murder Of Fulani Leader In Plateau State
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has condemned the murder of Ardo Adamu Gabdo, the Fulani leader of Panyam District in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Fulani leader was killed by yet-to-be identified persons. Mutfwang condemned the killing in a statement by his Director of Press …
Read More »Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang Appoints 136 Special Assistants
PLATEAU State Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has approved the appointment of Special Assistants. The appointees,whose names are listed below are the first batch. They will assume their roles and responsibilities immediately. Their portfolios will however be communicated to them in their respective Local Government Councils.
Read More »Police Confirm 20 Killed In Plateau Attack, Rescue Kidnap Victim
The Plateau State Police Command on Thursday confirmed that a total of 20 persons were killed in two separate attacks by gunmen that occurred in Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of the state in the early hours of Thursday The State Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka disclosed this in a …
Read More »Reason Behind Persist Killings In Plateau State – IGP
The Acting Inspector – General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has urged residents of Plateau State to refrain from attaching religious or ethnic colourations to criminals perpetrating heinous killings and crimes. Such colourations, Egbetokun said, could cause more harm to peaceful coexistence and national unity. The IGP gave the advice …
Read More »Terrorists kill 231 persons in Mangu Council, Plateau State
Terrorists, yesterday, killed 12 persons, injured others and razed houses at Farin Kasa and Sabon Gari communities in Mangu Local Council, Plateau State. This raised fatality figure in the area to 231 within two months. Consequently, the state government has imposed 24-hour curfew on Mangu, while the military relocated its …
Read More »Echoes of 9th Plateau Assembly: Former Speaker, Others Recount Ordeal
The 9th Assembly in Plateau State has ended, but the echoes of the leadership crisis that rocked the legislature live on in the 10th House of Assembly. Nuhu Ayuba Abok, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, who was impeached and later returned following the judgement of the State High …
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