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After several years, Jos North Muslim Ummah granted 15 hectares burial ground

viewpointnigeria May 31, 2019

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Jos North local government Council had on Friday officially presented 15 hectares of land located at Babale Village to the Muslim Ummah of Jos city to be used as burial ground. Reports indicate that the local government council handed over the documents of the land to Plateau state chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam . The […]

I laid flat pretending to be dead as my family of six were killed

viewpointnigeria May 29, 2019

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A woman who lived in the house of 6 people who were killed in on Monday evening 26th May 2019 by ViewPointNigeria has narrated the incident. Speaking to newsmen, she said the attack which happened around 8pm, local time, was carried out by gun-bearing men, who spoke amateur versions of Berom […]

One Killed, Several Injured As Gunmen Attack Jos Football Viewing Centre

viewpointnigeria May 22, 2019

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At least one person has been confirmed killed and several others injured after an attack by gunmen on a pub in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The attack, which was confirmed to our correspondent in Jos on Sunday by the Deputy Commander of the Special Task Force, Emma Ado, occurred on Saturday when […]

Berom & Fulani communities request adequate security ahead farming season

viewpointnigeria April 13, 2019

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Fulani and Berom communities in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State have called on Federal government to beef up security in the villages to guarantee violence-free farming season. The community leaders spoke on Friday during a conflict sensitisation workshop for religious, traditional and community leaders organised by Search For Common Ground Nigeria […]

4 hit by rapid gunfire in Daffo township

viewpointnigeria April 4, 2019

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Reports reaching our news desk indicates that four people were hit with rapid gun-fire yesterday in Daffo township at 10pm. One person has already been confirmed dead, with three sustaining various degrees of injury. At the time of filing this report, an update how the injured were responding to treatment could not be received, but […]

Land dispute in Plateau South claims two lives

C Mac June 12, 2016

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that two persons were killed yesterday following a disagreement on a farm land around Wase-Tofa in Lamba district of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our correspondent who spoke to residents of the community on Sunday confirmed that the dispute was between a Bogom man […]

Fulani in Bokkos bemoan inability to obtain indigene forms

C Mac May 5, 2016

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The Plateau State chapter of the Fulani socio-cultural group, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has expressed displeasure over the decision of the Bokkos local government council and Bokkos Chiefdom not to issue indigene form to Fulani. The Ardo of Bokkos and the group Financial Secretary, Yakubu Dabo Boro who represented the chairman […]

Gunmen attack Plateau community, kill two, injure 5

C Mac February 16, 2016

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Students of Nigerian College of Accountancy fled on Tuesday as unknown gunmen attacked Kwall village of Bassa LGA of Plateau State, leaving two persons dead and five others seriously injured. Information reaching the ViewPointNigeria news desk suggests that many houses were razed down and property worth millions destroyed. According to the Secretary of the Irigwe Youths […]

Benue proposes grazing law to forestall Fulani, Tiv clashes

C Mac September 23, 2015

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Benue State government yesterday said it plans to send a bill to the state House of Assembly for the establishment of ranches by cattle owners in the state. Governor Samuel Ortom made this known yesterday when the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Airforce Base, Makurdi, Air Vice- Marshal R. A. Ojuawo, […]

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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