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Bishop Jonas Katung blames lawyer’s incompetence for prison ordeal

C Mac March 7, 2016

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A mild drama played out during Monday’s trial of a leading Jos, Plateau State clergy, Bishop Jonas Katung of the Maranatha Covenant Church, when his counsel announced that he was disengaged by his client on allegations that his incompetency caused him to spend two nights in prison. Bishop Katung and one Okewale Dayo, chairman and […]

Viewers discretion advised: Accident victims burnt on Jos – Bauchi Road

C Mac March 7, 2016

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A ghastly accident occurred on Jos – Bauchi road yesterday, Sunday 06th March 2016, when an oil tanker , lost control and rammed into an incoming bus filled with passengers. Scores of people were said to have been burnt to death beyond recognition. Many of the casualties were said to have been […]

Plateau girl kidnapped and allegedly married off in Bauchi

C Mac March 6, 2016

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For Mr. Gopep, a 60-year-old farmer, life has become hopeless. The last seven and a half months has been a nightmare since his daughter, Blessing was kidnapped and married off. Speaking to jounralists, he said “they have taken my Blessing. I am heartbroken. I can’t eat or sleep. I have been in a state of […]

Agatu Massacre: Nigeria deploys troops to ban cattle from villages and cities

C Mac March 4, 2016

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The Nigerian government says it is preparing a legislation to prohibit pastoralists from allowing their cattle roam in villages and cities, following the massacre of hundreds in a farming community in Benue State by armed herdsmen. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, said Thursday that the government was working on measures to stop […]

Dariye’s Trial: EFCC present more witnesses in bid to build strong case

C Mac March 3, 2016

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 3, 2016 presented three more witnesses against a former Plateau State governor, Joshua Dariye, who is being prosecuted on a 23-count charge bordering on money laundering and diversion of funds, before Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Gudu, Abuja. In addition to being accused […]

Pankshin: Goat allegedly pulled trigger that killed man

C Mac March 3, 2016

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that the police in Pankshin, Plateau state, on Wednesday arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged case of homicide in Gung Village. The suspects, a man in his thirties and his brother, who is a hunter were arrested after a fellow was shot fatally. Investigations by ViewPointNigeria revealed that the suspects […]

Gunmen attack Plateau community, kill two, injure 5

C Mac February 16, 2016

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Students of Nigerian College of Accountancy fled on Tuesday as unknown gunmen attacked Kwall village of Bassa LGA of Plateau State, leaving two persons dead and five others seriously injured. Information reaching the ViewPointNigeria news desk suggests that many houses were razed down and property worth millions destroyed. According to the Secretary of the Irigwe Youths […]

Simon Lalong appoints new Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice

C Mac January 27, 2016

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Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has appointed his former Director of Lalong/Tyoden Campaign Organisation, Mr. Jonathan Ayuba Mawiyau, as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Mawiyau was born on September 3, 1960. He studied at the Local Education Primary School, Dafo between 1967 and 1974 where he obtained the First School Leaving Certificate. […]

Trial of Joshua Dariye continues as other allegations tendered

C Mac January 26, 2016

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday presented more evidence against a former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, who is being prosecuted on a 23-count charge bordering on money laundering and diversion of funds, before Justice Adebukola Banjoko, of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Gudu, Abuja. Dariye, in addition to being […]

Plateau looks to explore potential of Lands and survey ministry for more revenue

C Mac January 22, 2016

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AS part of the efforts of the Plateau State government to boost its internally generated revenue, the State Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Barrister Festus Fuanter, has said the government is set to sanitise the ministry for effective land administration and make it a veritable source of revenue for the state. Barrister Fuanter, […]

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