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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 | 20

The national leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance Saturday suspended the Governor of Imo state chief Rochas Okorocho over allege anti-party activities.  More details are underway. count | 42

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 […]

The entire people of Plateau state and the COCIN family were in the early hours of today Saturday the 6th of August 2013 thrown into mourning as a speeding vehicle crushed to death, 21 members of the Nigerian Boys Brigade at Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state. Reports confirmed that the boys were […]