Events in the last few days in the political firmament of Nigeria clearly show that our so-called new breed politicians have not learnt any lessons from the nation’s political experiences right from the first Republic when the same politicians through their greed and wanton disrespect for democratic tenets invited the military to destabilise the nascent […]

BOKO HARAM: THE MOST DEADLY POISON OF NIGERIA by DAPAR SATMAK ALEXANDER   Nigeria is undoubtedly passing through one of its most debilitating and enervating moments. In fact, Nigerians has never known peace since the emergence of Boko Haram, a terrorist organization that literarily means “western education is sacrilege”. Nigerians have perpetually lived in deep […]

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 […]

Christmas was general peaceful in Plateau state as it was celebrated amidst tight security. Worship and public places in Jos had security machinery in place to screen anyone accessing it. Security operatives also patrolled worship centres and were at strategic areas of the state all through the celebration period. The Special Task Force had […]

ViewPointNigeria presents exclusive pictures of the wake-keeping programme of Late Chief Michael Botmang, the former Deputy Governor of Plateau state. The wake-keep was held at the Church of Mary Immaculate Conception, Zarmaganda Jos and was attended by several notable personalities including Former Governor Sir Fidelis Tapgun and Former Minister of Sports Mr. Damishi Sango. Chief […]

Reports reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that palpable tension is rife in the Dadin Kowa/Zarmaganda axis as a handful of Hausa youth were said to have intermittently blocked the expressway, burning tyres, harassing/beating motorist and smashing their wind shields.  Their actions were said to have been informed by the alleged “non-return” of 5 of their kinsmen, who […]

However, residents of Rim said at least 16 people were killed by gunmen during the attack. Scores of houses, with a resident saying at least 200, were also burnt in the attack. Commenting on the Rim incident, a Plateau State House of Assembly member representing Riyom, Daniel Dem, described the attack as “sad.” The lawmaker lamented the […]

Fresh information coming in suggests that small pockets of protests have started in a few areas of Kano due to the selection of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. Currently youths are burning tyres around Government House road, Koffar Nasarawa and the Silver Jubilee roundabout.  People are advised to thread carefully, but […]