The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Dr.Bernard M.Doro has emphasizes that clinical psychologists, academics, researchers and humanitarian partners that Nigeria's humanitarian crisis does not end when violence stops.
The Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has announced his intention to seek a second term in office for the 2027 elections under the APC banner,the primary goal is to continue the existing developmental work and improve Plateau State through sustained effort rather than changing leadership mid-course.
The Gubernatorial Candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) of Benue State Mike Kaase Aondoaksaa (SAN) and former Attorney General of the Federal Ministry of Justice has emphasizes his commitment to preserving the identity and heritage of the Benue nations.
The Plateau State Governor,Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has unveiled plans to position the state as a major industrial processing and commercial hub in Nigeria within the next two to three years, with renewed investments in agriculture, livestock development, tourism, innovation and youth employment.
The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan (today) Thursday held the Command’s monthly conference with officers across the Command at the Police Officers Mess, Jos. The conference was held as part of the Commissioner of Police' ongoing efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness, enhance institutional accountability, and improve security across Plateau State.
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq, has held strategic consultations with critical stakeholders, former legislators, serving councillors, former local government chairmen and academics to strengthen peace and unity, build political consensus and position Plateau State for greater national relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The launching of a free mega medical outreach by the Plateau State Government in collaboration with medical specialists from ICZ Germany,which was initially projected to serve between 6,000 and 10,000 beneficiaries, had already attended to more than 8,000 people across the state.
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has charged newly appointed Special Adviser and Honorary Special Advisers to justify the confidence reposed in them by contributing meaningfully to governance, strengthening public confidence and delivering tangible results for the people of the state.
The Councillor representing Vanderpuye Ward and Deputy Leader of Jos North Legislative Council, Hon. Anthony Okoro Uzoma, has paid the school fees of 15 indigent students across two secondary schools in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A group of Benue people living in Plateau State have declared support for Mike Kaase Aondoakaa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate and former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command CP Ayodeji Faniyan has warned Political Parties that, political campaign regarding incitement or intimidation,Interparty contentions that could trigger disharmony before, during, or after elections will not be tolerated in the state.
A group of Benue people living in Plateau State have declared support for Mike Kaase Aondoakaa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate and former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The Day Two of The Free Medical Outreach sponsored by the Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., which started with the Southern Zone of the state has reach it second day, with recorded a remarkable impact in Shendam and Mangu Local Government Areas, bringing relief, renewed hope and access to essential healthcare services to residents, particularly indigent families, women, children and the elderly.
A seven-year-old boy, Abdullahi Rabi’u,was killed by kidnappers after demanding N2.5 million naira ransom. The body was reportedly discovered on Tuesday evening in a narrow passage near his family’s residence, with leaves covering it. The tragic incident has thrown his family and residents of the neighbourhood into mourning.
The Plateau State House of Assembly has adopted the recommendations of its Ad-hoc Committee on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police in Nigeria.
Plateau Youth Council has expressed concerns regarding the lack of youth inclusion in Nigerian governance and the need for collaborative policy validation.
The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress,(ADC) in Plateau State John Sunday Sura, says the ADC represents the only alternative for Nigerians who are looking forward to a better future for our country.
The Plateau State University, Bokkos, has hosted a five-member team from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on a pre-accreditation visit to the University's Department of Nursing, ahead of the proposed accreditation of its academic programmes.
The Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has reiterated its commitment to promoting academic integrity and ethical research practices among postgraduate students, warning against plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct.
Amnesty International and civil society organizations has demanded Plateau State government to reinstate a discontinued criminal trial involving the sexual abuse of a four-year-old survivor. It could be recalled that the case was filed in the name of the People of Plateau State, accused the defendant of defilement contrary to Section 33(1) and punishable under Section 33(2) of the Plateau State Child’s Rights Law, 2005.
The Plateau State, Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has flagged off the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the 41-kilometre Bisichi–Fan–Mangu Halle Road, a strategic road project designed to strengthen connectivity across Plateau’s three Senatorial Districts and facilitate the movement of people, goods and services.
The Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has installed His Royal Highness Miskagam Jerome Goewam Leklak II as the new Long Pan of Pan Chiefdom, restoring the traditional stool of First-Class Status and called for justice, unity and peace. The Governor performed the installation and presentation of the Staff of Office to the monarch on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Ba’ap Mini Stadium, Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area, a symbolic moment in the history o
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called for deeper collaboration between the Plateau State Government and First Bank of Nigeria to accelerate economic development, particularly in agriculture, mining, energy and rural development.
The Plateau State Head of Civil Service, Mr. Stephen Pam Gadong has stated that a successful career in the civil service requires proper planning, discipline, continous learning and clear understanding of the responsibilities that come with public service. The Head of Service made this assertion at the commencement of training for civil servants, which was organised by the department of training, Office of the Head of Service.
The Correspondent Chapel of the NUJ Plateau State Council held their election after months of controversy surrounding the leadership of the chapel and the imposition of Candidate which was rejected by the majority members of the chapel in July this year.
To mark the 66th Nigerian Independence Anniversary in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has granted Absolute Pardon for 134 inmates in Jos Correctional Center. Governor Mutfwang said after due consultation with the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, and the power conferred on him by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates, while four inmates serving death sentence had their sentences reduced to l
The Plateau State University, Bokkos has created viable investment opportunities in agriculture, energy, manufacturing and technology through sustained investment in research and development. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Shedrack Best, disclosed recently during the University's 2nd Inaugural Lecture.said PLASU has transitioned from its early stages to an advanced institution with strong capacity in teaching, research and innovation, and invited investors across all sectors to partner with the Un
The coalition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates in Plateau State has observed and followed with keen interest the body language of PLASIEC in relation to discharging the constitutional mandate of conducting a free, fair, and credible Local Government Council Elections in Plateau State.
The Berom Youth Molder-Association (BYM) has acknowledges and respect the Constitutional and Statutory position that vested mineral resources in the Federal Government and administration of same in accordance with the applicable mining legislation. Even though the fact that Mineral Resources belongs to the Federal Government, it does not however, obliterate the rights and interests of lawful landowners and host
The Nigerian Bar Association Plateau State has expressed concerns over the persistence attack and killing innocent people in villages in the state.
The Plateau State government says as part of it's commitment to the success of the Plateau State Urban Water Supply Project, the Government has so far injected over ₦2.6 billion (Two Billion, Six Hundred Million Naira) in counterpart funding.
The Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang says "the Church must be voice for truth, justice, compassion, reconciliation, responsible citizenship. While the Pulpits must produce citizens who understand: leadership is service, public resources are sacred, human life is valuable, all people deserve dignity regardless of tribe, ethnicity, politics, religion.
A servant leadership has been described as it's involved the willingness to set examples and make decisions without needing to be the loudest or oldest person,a Leader must Lead himself as a true servant. A servant is define as someone who prioritizes the needs and well-being of others above their own,true servanthood requires strength, humility, discipline and ability to sacrifice personal comfort for a greater cause.
The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) condemns the obstruction and threats faced by some of its personnel while carrying out a market sanitation exercise around the Chorbe/Yankaji area of Jos.
The.Commissioner for Transport Plateau State Hon. Davou Jatua Gyang has disclosed that, Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) is not a revenue-generating agency, revenue generation is not its sole responsibility, because that is not their duty and we should cast our minds away from the revenue-generating aspect.
About 1,571 households which were affected by banditry attacks across five Local Government Areas of the Plateau State between March and July 2025, has benefited from the intervention of the N1 billion donation by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and an additional N500 million counterpart fund from the Plateau State Government
The Plateau State Government has declared an immediate, dusk-to-dawn curfew across Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas to maintain public order and curb emerging security threats in the region.
The Plateau State Government has declared an immediate, dusk-to-dawn curfew across Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas to maintain public order and curb emerging security threats in the region.
Operation Enduring Peace Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, deployed at Lamingo in Jos North Local Government Area, have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested 11 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered weapons during separate operations conducted within the Joint Operations Area of Plateau State.
The Plateau State Police Command says with the collective efforts of their officers and men, and the cooperation of Community leaders, Stakeholders and importantly, the confidence and timely information provided by members of the public for the month of August has paraded 31 suspects involved in different crimes. While the total number of Arms Recovered include 10 Rifles both English and Locally made, with 54 live ammunition total number recovered.
The Plateau State Police Command has disbursed over Twenty five eight hundred and twenty one thousand naira (N25,821,0000 00) Cheques to 22 families of the deceased Police Officers who had died. While presenting the Cheques on Friday (today) at the Police Headquarters Jos to the deceased Families by CP Ayodeji Faniyan said, the process eliminated the previous issues such as miscalculation,short payment and delays.
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang,Esq, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with faith based organisations as well as the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in advancing human development and lifting citizens out of poverty.
Nigeria has vast potentials and creative youths who can process and drive diverse economic sectors.,and the country has distinguish opportunities in orange economy
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed and regrets to inform the general public of a tragic attack on a bus conveying passengers at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South Local Government Area. The Command said it's received a distress report on 13th September 2026, at about 19:45PM that unidentified gunmen operating on a motorcycle had opened fire on a Toyota bus, with Registration Number BUU 621 ZL, while conveying passengers to Jos.
The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM),has confirmed that 11 people were killed following the attacks on a Commercial But in Dungus, Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area, and Ta-Hoss in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau on Sunday.
The Plateau State Government has directed the resumption of academic activities in all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state with effect from Monday, September 14, 2026, following the implementation of precautionary and public health measures to contain the reported cases of suspected Diphtheria infection in some parts of the State.
The Plateau State Government has directed the resumption of academic activities in all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state with effect from Monday, September 14, 2026, following the implementation of precautionary and public health measures to contain the reported cases of suspected Diphtheria infection in some parts of the State.
About 19 hygiene operational vehicles and 1 thirteen-seater bus has been commission to strengthen supervision, distribution of materials, monitoring of School Improvement Plans, and response in remote communities in Plateau State by the Plateau State Government.
Ahead of 2027 forthcoming General elections Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has joined other leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State in an efforts to strengthen the party.
Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission, was established to regulate the activities of major players in the electricity sector within the State, and to creat an enabling environment for investors to participate in electricity generation, distribution and other areas of the power value chain.
The Plateau State Government has acknowledged that employment is the pillar of development, it is a foundation for human dignity, social stability, economic growth and inclusive development.
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has, on Wednesday, convened a State Security Council meeting, to review the security situation across the State and strengthen measures aimed at sustaining peace, protecting lives and property, and creating a secure environment for economic development.
The 127th Inaugural Lecture by the University of Jos has been held, with a focus on the challenges confronting efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases in Nigeria. Prof. Dakul Danaan provided insights into factors contributing to the persistence of the diseases and stressed the need for stronger public health interventions.
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have successfully thwarted an attempt to transport illicit firearms through Zak village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau state, Recovering two AK-47 Riffles and other items during operation. The operation followed credible intelligence provided by a community vigilante leader, who alerted the troops to the suspected movement of arms within the Zak- Kampani road. Acting swiftly on the information, the troops mobilised to the location and interce
The Plateau State, Governor Barr. caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name HISBA in parts of Jos North Local Government Area, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorised and unacceptable in Plateau State.
The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PSA) has Convicted more than 45 people during the environmental Sanitation on Saturday,with some opting for community service due to financial constraints.
PLACA confirms 44000 HIV patients, currently presence in the state, donates medical equipments to combat the disease The Plateau State AIDS Control Agency (PLACA) said the state currently has over 44,000 people living with HIV with new infections continuing to accur. Disclosed this on Thursday (today)by the Director of PLACA, Mrs. Esther Turaki while recovering medical kits and some medical equipments donated by the staff of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Jos branch to strengthen the fight
The Plateau State House of Assembly has held a valedictory session on Thursday in honour of the former Speaker of the House, Late Rt. Hon. Peter Ajang Azi, with former Speakers and Deputy Speakers, serving and former members, traditional rulers, the former Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, well-wishers and members of the public in attendance.
The 2026 International Youth Day activities, under the very apt theme: “Different Contexts, Common Jos, Plateau State Command Aspiration.”Let me,which was organized by the Plateau State Police Command ended up over the weekend with an interactive section with the Youths at the Police officers Mess Jos
The Plateau State Governor Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has expressed sadness over the recent killing in Bin Mper Community in Kombun district of Mangu Local Government Area saying that the loss of innocent lives was not only an attack on the affected community but also a direct affront to his person and the collective resolve of the Plateau State Government to protect the lives and property of its citizens.
