By CHRISTIANA LOT, jos – Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, a renowned academic and former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, has died at the age of 74. Tyoden, who was also a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, served as Deputy Governor under former Governor Simon Lalong from...
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said the evil perpetrated by the attackers and sponsors of the recent mayhem in the state will not go unpunished. In a Statewide Broadcast on the recent security incidents in the state, the governor said:” As your governor, I stand resolved, Plateau shall...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing in all parts of the state following the spate of attacks and killings in some communities. Mutfwang issued the ban in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday in Jos over the prevailing security challenge in the state. The News Agency of...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has apologised to the people of Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) for the failure of government and security agencies to protect lives and properties. Fifty-one persons were gunned down early Monday in the Zikke community of the LGA, with houses razed and many displaced...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Ramnap, has reaffirmed Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to driving infrastructural growth, economic development, and security reforms across the state. Speaking on Peace FM 90.5 in Jos on Monday, Ramnap assured residents that the administration remains...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said that the zoning arrangement in the state will remain even after his tenure. Mutfwang declared this during a colloquium tagged “Leadership and Transformation: the Renaissance of Plateau Economy”, organised in his honour on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has charged government officials in thestate to embrace a renewed sense of urgency in governance, stressing that the state can no longer afford delays in implementing critical reforms. Speaking at the Plateau State Annual Retreat themed “That Plateau May...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has sworn in five newly appointed commissioners and inaugurated the Governing Councils of key tertiary institutions in Plateau State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to effective governance, accountability, and development. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Victoria Gowon Hall,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has sacked five commissioners serving in his administration. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Samuel Jatau, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jos. Jatau said the sacked commissioners include, Mr Chrysanthus Dawam, who served in...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Government has launched the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to equip 25 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across its 17 Local Government Areas with solar energy. This collaboration with the European Union (EU) marks a significant step in Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang on Friday said the security in the state had improved significantly in 2024, with no major breaches reported. Mutfwang made this remark while speaking to State House correspondents following his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. “I came to see the President, who...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on political leaders to regard party affiliations as tools to achieve shared objectives. He stressed the importance of inclusive governance, asserting that his administration will not adopt a winner-takes-all mentality but rather pursue a framework that reflects the...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on his 87th birthday anniversary celebration. This is contained in a congratulatory message on Monday in Jos by Dr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the Governor. Mutfwang, who described Danjuma as an...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has introduced the 2025 Budget Estimate of ₦471,134,093,541 to the Plateau State House of Assembly for discussion and approval. Described as a “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” this proposal aims to improve the well-being and welfare of Plateau citizens...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed his optimism regarding the state’s potential to emerge as Nigeria’s premier Christmas destination. This was made known on Monday during the official unveiling of the Jos Family Christmas Festival, themed “A Beautiful Experience”. The much-anticipated event is...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has officially swore in 15 newly elected Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen in Jos, following the elections held over the weekend by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). Hailing the transparency and credibility of the electoral process, Governor...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has exercised his franchise in the ongoing local government elections in the state, assuring citizens that their votes will count. Mutfwang gave the assurance after casting his vote in Ampang West, Mangu Local Government Area of the state at exactly 9:15 a.m. “As you...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has recalled two commissioners, a special adviser, and a liaison officer earlier suspended after nearly two months. Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor, announced the recall in a statement in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has denied the rumours circulating in the social media which claim that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor denied the rumour in a statement by Mr Gyang...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has suspended two incumbent Commissioners, a Special Adviser and a Liaison Officer. Mutfwang announced the suspension in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), issued on Tuesday in Jos. The suspended government...