Tag Archives: Plateau

The Plateau government has approved the appointment of rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI Abaga, as honorary adviser on entertainment and creativity. The state Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s spokesman Gyang Bere made this known in a statement on Thursday. Mutfwang also approved the appointment of former Super Eagles skipper Mikel …

President Tinubu calls for unity and forgiveness to build peaceful communities amidst raising violence. President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to security agencies to apprehend the individuals responsible for the recent wave of killings and violence in Plateau State, according to his spokesperson, Dele Alake.

Gunmen suspected to be herders have killed eight persons including an 8-month-old baby and her father at Farin Lamba, Vwang District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.  According to the National Publicity Secretary, Berom Youth Movement, (BYM) Rwang Tengwong, the attack occurred at about 9:45pm on Sunday …

Dachung Musa Bagos, the lawmaker representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House Representatives, has asked his constituents to defend themselves against attacks.  Reacting to the renewed killings in Mangu and Jos South Local Government Areas of the state, Bagos asked his constituents to protect themselves …

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Government Area, following recent attacks that left many people dead.    The curfew which was imposed after Governor Muftwang held a meeting with the State Security Council, is expected to restore law and order in the …

Gunmen have killed nine persons and burnt down six houses in Sabon Gari community in Mangu Local Government Area of the Plateau State.       Mr. Jerry Datim, one of leaders in the community, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, July 9, 2023.   …

Senator Shehu Sani has said that if Anambra student, Mmesoma Ejikeme, was from Plateau or Niger state, the case of forgery she has been found guilty of committing, would not be as hot as it is now.   Mmesoma has received backlash from several Nigerians after she admitted to have …

Eleven persons have been burnt to death by terrorists who attacked Chisu village in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State on Tuesday night.   The villagers had fled to a house for safety after hearing gunshots in the middle of the night. The terrorists however chased them to their hiding …

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed 21 persons, including a clergyman in communities in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State.   According to a statement by the Beron Youth Moulders Association (BMY) signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, 21 people were killed and …

The paramount ruler of Mushere community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau state has been abducted by gunmen.    The monarch identified as Joshua Mutkut was abducted at his palace in the locality on Sunday night.   Governor of the state, Caleb Mutfwang, confirmed the development on Monday. June …