Following the resolution of the long standing strike by civil servants/local government workers in Plateau state, the State Government has debunked suggestions that it has been unable to pay the agreed three months salary which was promised as a condition to call off the strike, because it had deposited the funds in a risky high […]

The Nigerian House of Representatives has given directives to its committees on Federal Character and Inter-governmental affairs to look into the alleged breach of Federal character ethics in the appointment and inauguration of about 120 persons as chairmen and members of the Federal Universities governing councils. The committee has been tasked to mediate with the […]

The Plateau state chairman of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board , Alhaji Ado Ismaila has said that Plateau state sponsors more Muslims to pilgrimage compared to other Christian dominated states. He debunked the allegation that Governor Jonah Jang led Government does not like Muslims. The Muslim Pilgrim boss was speaking in Jos during a press […]

VPN is sad to report that the pioneer, former PDP chairman and Plateau State Governor Chief Solomon Lar passed away in the early hours of today in the United States after falling into coma in the last 48 hours. The report of his passing was confirmed by spokesperson for the family, Major Adeyi. More information to […]

Ahead of the local government election in Plateau State scheduled to hold on 30th January, next year, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday held primaries amidst tight security to select candidates for the poll. The primaries were held in 15 local government areas out of the 17 local councils of the state. The state government […]

The Government of Plateau State has proposed an estimated budget of N228, 742,602,356.00 for the year 2014 to the State House of Assembly. Governor Jonah Jang who made the presentation described it as “Budget of Continuity and Inclusive Growth IV”. Jang said that “the budget will focus on the completion of on-going projects/programmes and the […]

The Plateau state police command has warned different Muslim groups in the state against violence during the Eid-el-Maulud celebration. This is coming after the meeting initiated by the State police commissioner, Mr Chris Olakpe and two Muslim sects to douse tension within their communities. Olakpe warned the Izala and Derika sects to maintain the peace […]

Updates on the Local Government elections in Plateau reaching ViewPointNigeria indicate that there was a clash between supporters of Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressive Grand Alliance in Jos South LGA. Unconfirmed reports suggest that five persons sustained injuries and were rushed to Vom Christian hospital. Our correspondent gathered from the youths […]

Strong indications emerged that the incumbent President of the National Association of Plateau state Students comrade Hoomsuk Dabup Baba is surreptitiously oiling his campaign machinery and consulting stakeholders to vie for the House of Assembly seat under one of the slots of the Southern zone. This development was reliably disclosed to ViewPointNigeria’s correspondent on […]