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Facts and Fiction about SURE-P funds in Plateau State The Plateau State Government has observed with concern that the Media has been awash of recent with reports that the Plateau State Governor, Dr Jonah Jang is “under probe” by the State House of Assembly because some N5b SURE – P money accruable […]

A Plateau lawmaker, Dalyop Mancha, has denied allegations that the committee on SURE-P in Plateau State diverted the funds meant for the state. Mr. Mancha, who represents Jos South at the State Assembly, said this while addressing a news conference at the Assembly complex on Tuesday in Jos. According to Mr. Mancha, who heads the Plateau State […]

THE Plateau State House of Assembly has launched a probe on the whereabouts of over N5 billion suspected to be missing from the government’s account. The said N5 billion was the state’s share of the subsidy reinvestment programme known as SURE-P fund received by the Governor Jonah Jang-led administration between January 2012 till date. The […]

A senator representing Plateau North, Gyang Pwajok on Sunday reviewed the May 2013 peace deal between the Fulani and Berom in Plateau North and declared it “very fruitful.” Mr. Pwajok who was speaking in Jos said that “the peace agreement has been successful.” “It has yielded the desired fruits because there has been no gory incident since […]

ViewPointNigeria reports of palpable tension and anxiety in Langtang North/Langtang South local council areas of Plateau State on Thursday 15th August 2013, due to rumours of planned attacks by people suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. This development has caused residents to leave their homes and relocate to safer havens. Commenting on the happenings, Director of […]

News reaching ViewPointNigeria suggests that Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has dragged his predecessor, Senator Joshua Dariye to court, demanding N10 billion as compensation for libel and defamation of character. Joined in the suit is Beacon Newspapers, published in Jos, the State capital. In a suit No. PLD/J319/2013, filed at Jos High Court, the […]

News reaching ViewPointNigeria suggests that gunmen have killed 18 people, in a Wednesday night attack at Bakwai village of Bokkos LGA. The dead were said to include several children and a 70 year old woman. Confirming the incident, Navy Capt. Jude Akpa, media officer of the Special Task Force , said the attackers launched […]

Plateau state Government on Monday signed a N1.35 billion memorandum of understanding for the upgrade of the Plateau Geographical Information System with a private firm Teqbridge Ltd. The commissioner for Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Mr Yilji Gomwalk signed on behalf of Plateau state Government while Chiemeka Ngwu the Managing director of Teqbridge signed […]

Abuja — Ahead of the 2015 elections, their are indications that northern leaders of the Christian faith have expressed their preference for the emergence of a presidential candidate from the geopolitical zone who is of their religious belief. Among those contemplating fielding a northern Christian presidential candidate, THISDAY learnt Thursday, are former Head of State, […]