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6 Killed as miners clash in Gyero, Plateau State

Emmanuel Mclean February 2, 2017

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that 6 persons were killed in a clash between illegal miners in Gyero village of Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday. It was a clash over the ownership of a lucrative mining well, which saw miners from Gyel and others from Miango district of […]

Hon. Id Gyang To Empower Youths In His Constituency

C Mac October 28, 2016

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Hon. I. D. Gyang member representing Barkin-Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency at the National Assembly said that over 300 people from his constituency would benefit from an empowerment program he is organizing at Gwol Motel Barkin Ladi on Saturday 29th October 2016. Speaking to newsmen through his media aid, Chwang Dungs, he said the empowerment program was a […]

Gov. Lalong celebrates Gbong Gwom Jos at 65

C Mac October 10, 2016

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The Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Samuel Emmanuel Nanle, congratulated the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba on his 65th birthday. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Director of Public affairs said the Gbong Gwom has been […]

Provost of Jos institution arraigned for fraud

C Mac February 16, 2016

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The Provost of the Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Jos, Plateau state, Dr. Nkereuwem Etukudo, alongside four others were Monday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged diversion of public funds running into millions of naira, fraud and embezzlement. The accused persons: the Accountant/Bursar of the institution, Mr. Yusuf Samuel; […]

Outgoing FRSC boss seeks more Unit Commands in Plateau

C Mac July 15, 2015

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The out-going Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps , in Plateau State, Sunday Maku has called for the establishment of more unit commands in the State. Maku made the appeal in Jos, Wednesday at a send-forth organised on his behalf by the officers and men of the Command. He said opening more unit commands would […]

Jos Bombings: Terrorism cannot break us apart: Plateau residents

C Mac July 14, 2015

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Following the recent bomb blast that claimed lives and injured several persons in Jos, the Jos Peace Dialogue Forum of the Swiss Nairobi-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue has said these are attempts by enemies of peace to provoke another round of sectarian violence between the Christians and Muslims in the State. The Centre, which is […]

Governor Lalong moves to revive business activities in Jos

C Mac June 29, 2015

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Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said his administration is poised to rejuvenate business and other commercial activities in Jos the State Capital. This is coming after many years of inertia owing to the internecine strife on the Plateau. Business activities, especially in Jos central business district, have been damaged due to frequent ethno-religious […]

NDLEA calls on Plateau state Government to make laws banning “goskolo”

C Mac June 26, 2015

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The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency has called on the Plateau state Government to enact laws banning the local drink called “goskolo”. Plateau state Principal Staff Officer of the organization, Mr Bello Mumuni stated so at an awareness campaign on drug abuse marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event which […]

Heipang Community accuses STF of killing 33 Persons, Injuring Scores in 4 Years …demands compensation from the military

C Mac June 25, 2015

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The people of Heipang District of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State have raised alarm that men of the Special Task Force responsible for the maintenance of peace in the State have in the last 4 years killed 33 persons and injured scores in the district. The allegation was made by Heipang Community Leaders, while […]

Plateau Youths Protest, Threatened to Drag Military to International Criminal Court of Justice, Over Recent Killings

C Mac May 11, 2015

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Following recent attacks in Wase, Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, where scores of people were killed and properties worth millions of naira destroyed, Plateau Youths have threatened to take the Nigerian military to the International Criminal Court of Justice for crimes against humanity. The youths made their position known during […]

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