By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) troops in Plateau State apprehended Musa Ali in Jos for posing as a military personnel. The operation’s Media Officer, Maj. Samson Zhakom, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday. Ali was taken into custody for attempting to deceive and...
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Commandant of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Maj.-Gen. Abdul Khalifah, has emphasized that the academy’s curriculum is strategically crafted to prepare officers to address Nigeria’s pressing security issues. He made these remarks during the ongoing Exercise Camp Highland for Army Cadets of Regular Course 72 and Short Service Course...
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 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,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Sulaiman Kwalla, in the trial of Bishop Katung Jonas and Okewole Dayo, chairman and secretary of Covenant Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Jos, Plateau State, respectively, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, told Justice Sharon T. Ishaya of the Federal High Court,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of preparations for the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a united opposition to drive what it described as the largest and most powerful political coalition in Nigeria’s history. The Plateau State chapter of the party said...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated the sum of ₦1 billion to Plateau State under her Renewed Hope Initiative. Speaking in Jos on Thursday, Tinubu called for an end to the bloodshed that has plagued the region for years, declaring that future visits...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of activities marking the 2025 Plateau Social Media Day, young media professionals and aides to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, have been charged to use their platforms to promote verified information and counter the growing tide of misinformation threatening peace and development....
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has renewed its commitment to national development and security reform, advocating for a comprehensive, whole-of-nation strategy to address Nigeria’s socio-economic and security challenges. This resolution was adopted during AANI’s 45th Annual General Meeting, held on Saturday at...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored normal bulk electricity supply to the Northeastern part of the country. The company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, announcement this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Mrs. Mbah said the supply was...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has condemned the brutal killing of twelve Kaduna indigenes in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling on security agencies to do all they can to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators. The victims, who were en route to...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of efforts to draw attention to the protracted humanitarian crisis and insecurity in Plateau State, legal luminaries, filmmakers, academics, and peace advocates have called for an end to impunity and a renewed push for justice for communities devastated by violent conflict across...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of efforts to promote gender equity and give voice to marginalized groups, journalists in Plateau State have been urged to embrace gender-sensitive storytelling and actively challenge harmful cultural norms that perpetuate discrimination. The call was made during a one-day training on gender-sensitive...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Amnesty International has trained journalists in Plateau State on ethical, conflict-sensitive, and human rights-centered journalism, urging them to adopt safer and more inclusive storytelling practices in the face of Nigeria’s growing human rights concerns. The two-day training, held in Jos for members of the...
By STEVEN KEFAS As President Bola Tinubu marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025, a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s security landscape reveals a troubling reality: despite promises and claims of improved security, terror groups are gaining ground, adopting new tactics, and threatening the nation’s food security...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the Regiment Sergeant Majors (RSMs) to be good examples to other soldiers in their units and formations. Oluyede said this during the closing of the first RSMs Convention for 2025, on Thursday in Jos. He described the...
Corps Marshal of The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), Mr Shehu Muhammed, has said no fewer than 1, 539 persons lost their in road crashes on the Jos-Lafia-Makurdi corridor between January and March 2025. The Corps Marshal stated this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated children in the state on the occasion of the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, describing them as “the greatest treasure of the state.” Mutfwang gave the congratulation in a goodwill message signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of efforts to reposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, the party on Saturday elected new North Central zonal executives during its Congress held at Langfield Leisure Park, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State. Speaking at the event, Senate...