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Simon Lalong takes oath of office, as Jang bows out

C Mac May 29, 2015

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The much anticipated inauguration of Simon Lalong as governor of Plateau state, following the keenly contested 2015 election happened this afternoon. Arriving at the Rwang Pam stadium with his supporters, Lalong was all smiles amidst cheers from his supporters and well wishers. The outgoing governor, Jonah who was not at the event was represented by […]

Simon Lalong vows to reclaim Ayisa Sambo’s mandate from Jang

C Mac October 28, 2015

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Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said that despite the affirmation of his election by a tribunal, he will not rest until he reclaims the mandate he said was stolen by his predecessor, Jonah Jang, who is now the Senator of the Plateau North senatorial district. “Despite that tribunal has affirmed my victory, I […]

Simon Lalong’s unique position on the Grazing Reserves/Ranching Policy

C Mac June 1, 2016

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An atmosphere of incertitude and bewilderment currently pervades the Plateau-sphere with regards recent pronouncements by the Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong about grazing reserves. The incertitude stems from two ambiguous and deliberately obfuscating statements made by Governor Lalong at two different times this week. Firstly, during his May 29th broadcast where he rightly and vehemently […]

Simple ways that Plateau can quadruple its internally generated revenue

C Mac August 1, 2016

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Plateau State is among the states in Nigeria that are running on deficit, according to BudgIT. This is really unfortunate because this state is among the few in Nigeria that has a double; in the sense that it has huge deposit of solid minerals with export potential in addition to its agricultural potential. Plateau has […]

Six killed as gunmen attack Plateau Community

C Mac September 7, 2014

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Gunmen on Saturday evening attacked Lamba Gyambar community of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State killing six people including a two weeks old baby, residents have said. A resident of the community, Nuhu Musa, narrated to journalists in Jos, the state capital, on Sunday how the gunmen invaded the community. “The attackers took us […]

Six people killed in fresh hostilities in Bokkos Local Government

C Mac June 3, 2013

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Bokkos – The peace pact which was made last month between the Fulani and their host communities in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Jos South, was compromised this weekend, following fresh hostilities in Bokkos Local Government area of Plateau State. News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that six people were killed in the recent mayhem, when suspected Fulani marauders […]

Six Plateau civil servants arraigned for defrauding the state and impersonating commissioner

C Mac March 20, 2013

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission has arrested and charged six employees of Plateau state civil service. The accused; Simon Dalom alias Iliya Ezekiel, Luka Dapel, Mary Charles Wakkias, Mary Alkali, Esther Gonung and Nanchin Vivian Philibus were in court on Tuesday 19th before Justice Yargata Nimpar of the […]

Six soldiers dismissed by STF in Plateau State

C Mac February 5, 2013

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The Special Task Force operating in Plateau state has dismissed six soldiers operating under its command about a year ago since the takeover of the command by Major General Henry Ayoola. The STF stated so to assure people that it takes accusation against its operatives seriously and does take necessary appropriate action. Speaking at […]

Six weeks after Jos Bombings, traders return to Terminus Market

C Mac July 3, 2014

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About six weeks after twin explosions at the Terminus Market killed about 200 people, hawkers and street trades have returned to the market. The street traders operating at the market, also called Jos Main Market, ignored the Plateau State government and the governor, Jonah Jang, who banned hawking at the market and threatened to forcefully […]

Small arms and light weapons possession on the increase in Plateau – Army

C Mac September 19, 2016

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Security operatives have expressed worry over the rising proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Plateau State. Commander of the Task Force, Major General Rogers Nicholas, made the declaration while parading some crime suspects at the Operation’s Headquarters in Jos, Plateau State capital. He noted that the proliferation of weapons was a threat to the […]

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