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The Nigerian army has arrested seven suspects in connection with the brutal raids on some communities in Plateau State, north-central Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General John Agim, who told reporters in the state capital Jos that more arrests would be made. “Our troops are still getting those who […]

Two people were gruesomely murdered last night in Foron District of Barkin Ladi LGA. Gunmen were said to have arrived the community in the cover of darkness, and attacked the local community while attempting to cart away with cattle from some house-holds. The attack happened in Kamang Bek Nafok village of Foron district. Aside the […]

Plateau state government on Monday described as unfortunate the news making the rounds in some social media misleading the general public as to the reason for the State Visit of President  Muhammadu Buhari to the Netherlands and the delegation accompanying him which includes the Executive Governors of Plateau state Gov Simon Lalong  and that of […]

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue says he has ceased to be a member of the All Progressives Congress , following what he called “a red card” given to him. Ortom made this known on Monday in Makurdi shortly after swearing in a new Special Adviser on Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Jerome […]

Caution and care is urged as MACBAN has alleged that 86 cattle have been rustled and the 13-year old shepherd still missing. The apex Fulani group allege that the cattle were rustled around Bisichi area and that the herd was then moved into Foron District and then subsequently into Barkin Ladi LGA. Operation Safe Haven […]

The Supreme Court has fixed November 13, 2018, to hear a fresh appeal challenging the selection of Joseph Mato Dakat as the the Sumpyem of Pyem Chiefdom in Mangu Local Government Council of Plateau State. Hearing notice was issued to parties to the appeal on Friday by the apex court. After the hearing, the apex […]

The Spokesman of Special Task Force in Plateau State, Major Umar Adams, has disclosed that the task force has arrested four suspects in connection with last Saturday night/ Sunday morning attack on Josho village in Bokkos Local Government of Plateau. Adams made the disclosure to journalists on Sunday, describing the arrest as “great boost’’ […]

The Peoples Democratic Party has called on Governor Simon Lalong to direct the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission to conduct local government elections without further delay. State chairman, PDP, Hon. Damishi Sango, stated this, yesterday, while briefing journalists at the PDP secretariat in Jos. Sango cited the 2015 general elections, which were successfully […]