Four Miners Killed as Pit Collapses in Plateau
By Oluwakemi Kindness Four miners have reportedly been killed after a mining pit collapsed on them in Baban Rafi, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on Tuesday while the victims were reportedly mining tin inside the pit. Bokkos Youth Leader, Daniel Tula, confirmed the incident, saying the victims comprised two men […]
Plateau to invest over N10bn in basic education — Mutfwang
By Zainab Bakare The Plateau State Government says it will invest more than N10 billion in basic education as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes and reposition the sector for sustainable development. Governor Caleb Mutfwang disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos during the flag-off of the distribution of teaching and learning materials, 19 buses […]
Mutfwang Vows to Protect Mangu Residents After Deadly Attack
By Oluwakemi Kindness Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has vowed to strengthen security and protect residents of Mangu Local Government Area following a deadly attack on Bin Mper community in Kombun District. Mutfwang made the commitment on Thursday during a visit to the community, where several people were killed and others injured in the attack. […]
Gadgi Accuses Opposition of Politicising Insecurity
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gadgi, has accused opposition politicians of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on a National Television on Tuesday, the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State alleged that some critics were using the country’s insecurity […]
Dariye Presents Peace Blueprint to Mutfwang to Tackle Plateau Killings
By Mardiyyah Abubakar After years of recurring violence, loss of lives and displacement across Plateau State, a new peace initiative has emerged with the submission of a comprehensive security and reconciliation report by former Governor Joshua Dariye. Presented to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos, the two-volume report seeks to provide […]
Gunmen Kill Eight in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community
By Chinedu Echianu The scale of insecurity across the country does not seem to be abating as at least eight people have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Reports say the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday when the assailants stormed […]
IGP Orders Sustained Operations to Restore Peace in Plateau
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered sustained security operations to restore peace in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area. Speaking during an operational visit to the state, the IGP condemned the March 29, 2026 attack which resulted in the loss of […]
NDLEA, Plateau state to strengthen collaboration on drug war
By Oluwakemi kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has reiterated calls for concerted efforts to reduce the menace of substance abuse in the country. This followed collaboration between the NDLEA and the Plateau state government with a view to curbing the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the […]