The father of Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola has died. Report reaching VPN suggest Pa Ademola Fashola, 79 died after battling an Illness which saw him visit the USA last year for treatment. count | 22

The Governor of Plateau state Da Jonah Jang commiserated with families of the 14 children killed by a vehicle while jogging on the highway at Mazat village of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. Eight of the children from the Boys Brigade and six from the Girls Guide of the area were on […]

Gov. Jonah Jang of Plateau has cautioned Nigerians against allowing religion to stand on the path to growth, stability and progress of the country. “Religion should be a tool for love, stability, mutual respect and the promotion of human dignity,” Jang said in his Sallah message to Muslims in Jos on Thursday. The governor advised […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]