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Plateau House of Assembly summon commissioner of Information over Grazing Reserves

C Mac June 15, 2016

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Following fresh protest by women groups in Plateau State yesterday, the Plateau State House of Assembly summoned the Commissioners of Information & Communication, Mr. Nazif Ahmed and that of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mrs. Lynda Barau to explain government’s position on the Grazing Reserve/Ranches Bill that had generated heated debates and protests in the state. Some […]

Federal Government begins construction of Stadium in Langtang South courtesy of Hon. Dalung

Satmak Dapar April 28, 2017

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The Federal Government of Nigeria through the ministry of youth and sports led by Hon. Solomon Selcap Dalung has commenced the construction of a stadium in Mabudi, Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau state. This was confirmed to ViewPointNigeria by the special assistant to the minister Comrade Genshak Golak via text message. ”The idea […]

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 […]

2019: Sen. Victor Lar eyes Plateau Governorship seat

Satmak Dapar February 12, 2017

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An erstwhile senator who represented Plateau South Senatorial Zone at the apex legislative arm of government between 2011 and 2015, distinguished Senator Victor Mainasara Lar is believed to be working behind the curtains to succeed Rt. Hon Simon Bako Lalong as Governor in 2019. ViewPointNigeria political correspondent Satmak Dapar has reliably confirmed from different sources […]

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; […]

2019: Hon. Dalung Clears Air On Speculated Governorship Ambition

Satmak Dapar May 15, 2017

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The race to Plateau state Government House little Rayfield in 2019 is opening new chapters and taking new dimensions day-by-day. Feelers and analysts are beginning to shine a spotlight on how the politics will look like in 2019. Politicians, stakeholders and youth groups are springing up daily across different party lines to test the waters […]

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 […]

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 […]

IGP Approves 2 Area Commands in Plateau

Emmanuel Mclean April 18, 2017

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News at ViewPointNigeria’s desk indicates that the Inspector-General of Police , Mr Ibrahim Idris, has approved the creation of two additional area commands of the Nigeria Police Force in Plateau. Mr Shuaibu Gambo, Deputy IGP in charge of Finance, who announced the development when he visited Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday in Jos, […]

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 […]

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