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Grazing Policy Protest: PLSG appeals to youths to shelve protest plans

C Mac June 12, 2016

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The Plateau state government has appealed to youths planning to stage a protest on Monday 13th June 2016, regarding the planned grazing policy in Plateau to consider shelving it. In an 340 worded appeal to the youth on social media, Mr. Joseph Lengmang, the Director General of the Plateau State Peace Building Agency – heartily […]

Assassination of Saf Ron/Kulere: Why this may become the “new normal”

C Mac July 20, 2016

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A bully walks into the house of “Mr Peaceful”, he drags Mr “Peaceful’s” wife into the bedroom and in the presence of Mr Peaceful’s children, repeatedly assaults her. As he emerges from the bedroom shirtless and sweaty, with a smile and pleasure on his face, Mr Peaceful’s wife bows her head in shame, her children […]

Jang replies Simon Lalong, challenges him to clarify his position on grazing policy

C Mac June 15, 2016

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Senator Jang has responded to Governor Simon Lalong’s press release of 12th June 2016, in which Governor Lalong referred to him as “a man of troubled conscience”. It would be recalled that in Lalong’s press release, he chastised and lambasted Jang for commenting on the grazing issue, calling his comments callous, reckless and mischievous. Gov. Lalong’s […]

BECO petitions Plateau security council over activities of herdsmen in Riyom and Barkin Ladi

C Mac June 2, 2016

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A socio-cultural organisation under the aegis of Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation has petitioned the Plateau State Security Council over what it described as “a dangerous build up to the possible eruption of violence” in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of the State. BECO in a petition dated 30th May, 2016 and addressed […]

Youth Group G17 raises alarm about stakeholder consultation, calls for urgent redress

C Mac June 23, 2016

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The convener of G17 civil society/pressure group in Plateau, Hon. Dachung Bagos has raised alarm on the stakeholder consultation process currently ongoing in Plateau state. In a press release to newsmen, Hon Bagos pointed out that many civil society and pressure groups have been left out of the consultation process and that only groups loyal […]

Dachung Bagos urges traditional rulers not to give lands for grazing reserves

C Mac May 30, 2016

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Amidst the rancour about grazing reserves which has trailed Governor Simon Lalong’s democracy day speech, Hon Dachung Musa Bagos the convener of Plateau Youth G17 Peace and Progressive Forum has advised traditional rulers in the state not to give up any portion of their lands for the purported “grazing reserves policy”. He advised Government to […]

Hon. I.D Gyang Urges Buhari to Classify Attacks in Barkin Ladi/Riyom as Acts of Terrorism

C Mac June 28, 2015

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The Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Istifanus Gyang, has raised alarm that from January to June, 2015, 276 persons were killed, 350 others fatally injured and over 22, 000 of his constituents displaced following attacks by terrorists; urging President Muhammadu Buhari to profile and classify the attacks in his […]

Pictures: Plateau Attacks Protest in London Achieves Desired Impact

C Mac September 4, 2015

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#PlateauSpeaks #StandWithPlateau #PlateauSaysNoToTerrorism #ViewPointNigeria Today, September 4th 2015 – In a highly impact-ful and successful campaign, the Plateau State Association, UK in solidarity with other Plateau citizens, staged a “Justice Protest” to condemn, the incessant murders of innocent people in Plateau villages. The protest commenced at 1 pm at the Nigerian High Commission London, following […]

Plateau sets up 14-member Fulani/Berom peace committee

C Mac September 13, 2015

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The Plateau Government has set up a 14-man committee, seven each from the Berom and Fulani communities, to reconcile their differences towards lasting peace, according to Governor Simon Lalong. “We decided to select seven representatives from each of the groups to enable them resolve their differences. “The peace committee is already working and they have […]

We’re working to end Plateau crisis –Dariye, Useni

C Mac September 21, 2015

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Former Plateau State governor, Senator Joshua Dariye and Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly, Jeremiah Useni, yesterday said they were working hard to end the crisis in the state. The duo spoke at the weekend during a thanksgiving service and dedication of the newly renovated COCIN church in Langtang North local government area […]

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