As the battle for the October, 11th, 2014, bye election to replace the recent impeached governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, the Adamawa State chapter of a political group under the aegis of Solid Political Group of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the ambition of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to contest the governorship of […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Plateau has increased the number of polling units in the state by 1,542 ahead of the 2015 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Habu Zarma, made this disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos on Thursday. Zarma said that with the increase, the […]

Plateau State Governor Jonah David Jang has assured citizens of the state of a level playing field during the forthcoming 2015 general electionsJang gave the assurance yesterday during a civic reception organised by a group, Mhiship like Minds, in honour of Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof […]

The local government election petition tribunal has fixed September 1, 2014 to continue the hearing of applications brought before it. The Chairperson of Plateau State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Halima Nshi, said the all the counsels are expected to file their written addresses in the ongoing hearing of the petition of Chief Dan […]

The silence in the Plateau political scene is eerie and sinister, that it can almost be felt in the entire Nigerian federation. For the first time in the history of the state, PDP has held its cards very close to its chest -even as there is barely 6 weeks to […]

Boko Haram is accused of kidnapping hundreds of people in the north-east of Nigeria, and neighbouring Cameroon. The group, which wants to create an Islamic state in the region, sparked international outcry when they abducted more than 200 schoolgirls in April in Nigeria’s remote down of Chibok in Borno state. Dozens of men, women and […]

No fewer than five people were feared killed, scores severely injured and many houses destroyed in a fierce confrontation between the Fulani herdsmen and Eggon farmers. The incident happened in Ambaka area of Wamba local government area, Nasarawa State, Saturday. Trouble was said to have started when three Fulani herdsmen attacked with machetes and killed […]

As part of its contribution to rapid development of Plateau State, its legislators have drummed support for the urban development projects and the members of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners . Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Titus Ayuba Alams, said the legislators were ready to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Town […]

News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that another clandestine attack was launched on a village in Bassa LGA of Plateau state. In the attack, which happened in Rafin Bwauna village, two people were shot dead and a few others were said to have been injured A witness at the scene said the attack occurred on Sunday morning. […]

The Fulani Community in Nasarawa State has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan as their sole candidate for the 2015 presidential elections and Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku for the governorship of Nasarawa State. Spokesman for the Fulani Community and Secretary of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the state, Alhaji Mohammed Hussaini Adamu made […]