Immediate Past Elected Councillors Forum of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter, has raised concern over reports alleging that Governor Caleb Mutfwang may be considering a defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The position was made known at a press briefing held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat...
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Plateau State is set to host a festival of science, technology, and innovation to showcase local inventors and promote homegrown solutions for development. The announcement was made on Monday by the Honourable Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, during the celebration of World Science Day...
As part of efforts to promote national unity and youth development through sports, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has officially opened the 27th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), bringing together more than 7,800 student-athletes and over 2,000 officials from 91 universities across the country. This year’s...
Conference of Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers of the Federation has warned that the lack of a harmonized motor vehicle administration system across the country is undermining national security and road safety. National Chairman of the Conference, Engr. (Sir) Paul Bepeh, stated this during a pre-conference press briefing...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has declared an end to factional politics within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, urging the newly elected state executive members to embrace unity, forgiveness, and collective responsibility as the foundation for rebuilding the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to reposition Plateau State as Nigeria’s leading agricultural hub through sustained investment in food production, infrastructure, and value-chain development. Governor Mutfwang emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Plateau’s economy and a primary source of livelihood for the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold unity, love, and religious tolerance as enduring values capable of fostering national cohesion and progress. He made the call on Saturday during the funeral service of Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress...
A fact-finding committee established to investigate the persistent attacks, killings, and destruction in Plateau State has reported that 420 communities across 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have been targeted between 2001 and May 2025. The committee, chaired by Retired Maj.-Gen. Nicholas Rogers, presented its findings to Governor Caleb Mutfwang...
Plateau State Government has unveiled a ₦4 billion loan scheme to support youth-led businesses, as part of a broader push to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the state. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Musa Ashoms, announced this at the graduation and starter pack distribution ceremony...
DSK Group International Limited has pledged to deliver the 2,000 housing units approved for Plateau State civil servants under the National Housing Programme, beginning with the first phase of 400 units recently flagged off by Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Chairman of the company, David Kente, gave the assurance in Jos...
The Plateau State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has endorsed Governor Caleb Mutfwang for re-election in 2027 after a peer review tour of all 17 Local Government Councils (LGCs). The review, led by ALGON Chairman, Hon. Hamisu Anani, was described as historic and provided...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has emphasized that transforming transport infrastructure is vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, regional integration, and sustainable peace, noting that “a well-connected Plateau is a prosperous Plateau.” He made this known in Jos on Wednesday, August 27, during the opening...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the state requires more than government intervention, urging stakeholders to play an active role in improving healthcare access and equity. Mutfwang made the call on Tuesday at the opening...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State have thrown their weight behind Governor Caleb Mutfwang and his Deputy, Josephine Piyo, urging them to seek re-election in 2027. The endorsement came during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held over the weekend...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to cultivate 7,000 hectares of farmland by 2027 in a youth-focused agricultural initiative projected to create between 15,000 and 20,000 opportunities in the agribusiness sector. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– Former lawmaker, Dachung Musa Bagos has predicted a major shift in Plateau State’s political terrain ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the contest will hinge more on the calibre of candidates than the weight of political parties, and that Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s performance...
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has shed light on the security situation in the state, asserting that it is relatively safer compared to other states in the North-Central region. Despite recent violent incidents, the governor remains optimistic about the state’s security prospects. During an interactive session with journalists in...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has declared that his administration’s greatest achievement so far is restoring hope to Plateau citizens, citing reforms in security, agriculture, infrastructure, and public service. Speaking at a media parley on Tuesday with journalists, independent publishers, bloggers, and social media...
Plateau State Government has conducted a mass burial for 27 individuals killed in a recent assault on the Bindi community in Tahoss, Riyom Local Government Area (LGA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that on July 15, 2025, armed assailants attacked the community, claiming 27 lives, destroying homes,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding trust and fostering peaceful coexistence, describing peacebuilding as both a moral obligation and an economic necessity. The assurance was delivered on behalf of Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang by the Commissioner for Information and Communication,...