Plateau State
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Sports
Governor`s Cup: Mutfwang gifts winners fertilizers, cash
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has rewarded winners and runners-up of the 2023 Plateau Football Association Governor’s Cup with fertilizer and cash gifts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor’s cup final between Mangu and Jos North Local Governments was played on Sunday at the Mangu Mini Stadium in Mangu Local Government of the state. Mutfwang said…
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Security
Gov. Mutfwang condemns fresh attacks on plateau communities, urges vigilance
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has condemned the recent attacks that occurred in some communities of the state, urging absolute vigilance as government works to restore the frail security infrastructure of the state. He expressed this in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA), Mr Gyang Bere, on Saturday in Jos The News Agency of…
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Metro
Athena centre, Educare partner on mainstreaming CBT in schools
The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has collaborated with Educare on mainstreaming computer-based testing (CBT) into schools curricula. The Chancellor of the Center, Osita Chidoka, at the Athena/Educare Free Nationwide JAMB Preparatory CBT launch in Abuja on Monday, said the organisation was targeting one million students in its programme. Chidoka said the programme was aimed at promoting constructive platforms…
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Energy & Environment
World Bank fund: Corporation rehabilitates treatment plant, reticulation in Jos South
The Jos Water Services Corporation (JWSC) has said that the World Bank fund received would be used to boost water supply to Bukuru and environs in Jos South Local Government Area. Mr. Apollos Samchi, the Managing Director of the corporation, said that N1.7 billion would be expended on the rehabilitation of the water treatment plant, the overhead steel tank, and…
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Agriculture
Plateau Govt. to equip 340 youths with specialised agric skills
The Plateau Ministry of Youth and Sports Development says it will train 340 youths on specialised agricultural skills to make them self-reliant. Mr. Bashir Datti, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Jos. Datti said that the training would be carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.…
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General News
Plateau govt. confirms 6 killed, 30 injured in communal clashes in Mikang LG
Plateau Government has confirmed six people killed and 30 injured in communal clashes in Mikang Local Government of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Musa Ashoms, who spoke with newsmen on Monday in Jos, said that the clashes took place on Sunday in Funyalang and Ponglong communities. Ashoms advised citizens against taking arms against themselves over issues…
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Health
Plateau has 510 health facilities for TB control services – Health Commissioner
Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, says that of the 1,470 health facilities in the state, 510 offer integrated tuberculosis control services. Shurkuk said this on Monday in Jos, when he briefed the press, to commemorate the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day with the theme “Yes! We can end TB.”. According to him, 156 of the facilities offering TB integrated…
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General News
Mutfwang urges unity in Middle Belt region
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called on states within the Middle Belt to unite for the development of the region. He made the call on Saturday during the dedication of the ECWA Gospel Church in Kulishin village, Shongom Local Government Area, Gombe State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ECWA Gospel Church was built and donated…
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Security
NSCDC arrest 7 suspected rail tracks vandals in Plateau
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested seven suspects for vandalising railway tracks and slippers in the state. Alexander Barunde, the Commandant of the Corps in the state, who paraded the suspects in Jos, said his men arrested them at Kwakwi community in Riyom Local Government Area of the state. He explained that…
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Security
Gov. Mutfwang inaugurates new fire fighting vehicle in Jos
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau inaugurated a Rapid Response Firefighting vehicle on Tuesday belonging to the state’s Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The governor, who thanked the Director General of FFS for donating the truck to the command, promised to support it in addressing challenges militating against effective firefighting in the state. Mutfwang added that with the gesture,…
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Defence
Gunmen kill herder, 35 cows in Plateau
A yet-to-be identified gunman has killed a 17-year-old herder and 35 cows at Nafan community in Fan District and Doruwa Babuje in Ropp District of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the perpetrators of the crime were riding on motor cycles when they opened fire and killed the herder. Another herder was…
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General News
Don’t pay to repair faulty transformers- Jos DisCo tells customers
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) has advised its customers in Gombe State not to pay anyone to repair faulty electricity transformers in their communities. Mr. Musa Abdullahi, the Chief Security Officer, JED, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Gombe that it was not the responsibility of customers to repair faulty transformers. Abdullahi said that residents…
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General News
Catholic Bishop seeks support for crisis victims in Plateau
Most Rev. Michael Gokum, the Catholic Bishop of Pankshin in Plateau, has called on the Federal Government to urgently provide support to the victims of crises in the state. Gokum made the call on Sunday at the launch of the 2024 Lenten Campaign held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Dyis, in Pankshin Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.…
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Defence
Correctional Service did not reduce inmates’ ration in Jos – Official
The Plateau Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service says it has not reduced the quantity and quality of food rations for inmates. Spokesman of the command, Mr. Godfrey Longdiem, stated this in Jos on Saturday while reacting to media reports that inmates at the Jos Custodial Centre protested over a shortage of food on Friday. He added that instead, the…
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General News
Gov. Mutfwang commiserates with family of slain APC scribe
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has commiserated with the family and friends of the late Mr. Sylvanus Namang, the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mutfwang gave his condolence message on Saturday in Jos during the funeral service of the late APC chieftain. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Namang was a one-time general manager…
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Health
Plateau Attacks: WHO commends UNFPA for being 1st respondent in harmonised plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for being the first to respond following the completion of the harmonised response plan to the attacks in Plateau. Dr. Mhadi Musa, WHO’s State Coordinator, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Jos during the presentation of 2,000 dignity kits by the UNFPA to internally displaced women and…
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Defence
Troops reject N1.5m bribe from alleged cattle rustlers in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military special taskforce maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have rejected a N1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau. Capt. James Oya, media officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos. Oya…
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