Tag Archives: Plateau State

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed the suspension of all appointments in the state civil service from October 1, 2022, saying it is indiscriminate, irregular and does not follow due process. This is contained in a statement by Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA) to the governor, Gyang …

Christian leaders under the aegis of Denominational Heads and Spiritual Fathers in Plateau State have raised the alarm over what they described as an “act of genocide against innocent and harmless villagers” and called on the government and security agencies to immediately stop this ongoing massacre. The group in a …

SUSPECTED Fulani herders in the early hours of  Sunday morning attacked some farmers in Kwi community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State and shot one person dead. According to a youth leader in Kwi community, Solomon Dalyop, who spoke to The PUNCH in Jos on Sunday, the herders killed …

Plateau State governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang has said his government will adopt a pragmatic approach to address poverty in the state, saying food security was a top priority plan for his administration.   He lamented that insecurity has affected farming in the state, adding that the state plans to end insecurity …

Plateau State workers have commenced an indefinite strike after the failure of the State government to meet their demands. The action was declared in a notice of strike issued by the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Plateau chapter, on Wednesday night in Jos. The notice jointly signed by Plateau JNC Chairman, …

MARYAN Salisu, a 14-year-old girl of Babale community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has been found dead. A source told DAILY POST that the girl’s body was found in the trench with her eyes, breasts, tooth and tongue removed. Maryam, according to the source, was attacked while …

At least four persons including a pastor and his wife have been confirmed killed by flood at Nyelleng and Gwabi communities of Pankshin Local Government Area of plateau State. Chairman of Pankshin Local Government Council, Audu Kak’mena who visited the communities expressed sadness over the incident that occurred as a result …

A trailer crashed into seven moving vehicles and injured three persons while descending from the Secretariat Flyover Bridge in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Public Enlightenment Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Plateau State Sector Command, Route Commander Peter Longsan disclosed this in a statement in Jos on …

Embattled residents of Sabon Zama, Gindin Dutse, Anguwan Tsohon Soldier, Anguwan Yuhana and Anguwan Mangu villages in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State have been issued a quit notice by bandits. Residents revealed that masked gunmen invaded the communities and gave them five days to leave or risk a war. …

A traditional ruler, His Royal Highness, Aminu Derwan, has been kidnapped by bandits who attacked his palace in cLocal Government Area of Plateau State. The gunmen numbering over 20 were said to have took away Derwan, the district head of Panyam, after scaring residents with gunshots in the early hours of …