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Jos Pastor arrested for staging his own abduction twice to swindle church members of ransom money
Albarka Bitrus Sukuya, a pastor from Jenta Apata in the Jos North Local Government Area, was arrested by the Plateau State Command for staging his kidnapping to swindle church members…
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Buhari inherited an economy in recession and turned it around – Yahaya Bello
According to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, Nigeria is doing better than several developed countries thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari's leadership. Bello stated that Buhari had performed admirably in terms…
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Peter Obi lives in Lagos, I’ll return him to Anambra – Tinubu; Lagos lawmaker Abdulsobur Omititi dies at Tinubu rally in Jos | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Peter Obi lives in Lagos, I’ll return him to Anambra - TinubuLagos lawmaker Abdulsobur Omititi dies at Tinubu rally in JosHe remains my brother - Peter Obi reacts to Soludo’s…
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‘God bless PDP’- Tinubu makes verbal slip-up at APC Rally In Jos
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) who has garnered online attention for his verbal gaffes, caused a laughter breakout on Tuesday when he prayed…
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Campaign for Tinubu and Shettima underway with Buhari and others in Jos
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to lead All Progressives Congress (APC) officials to the Rawang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, Plateau State, the location of the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign launch.…
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The Late 5: APC takes campaign to Jos; I no longer feel safe in my National Assembly Office – Tinubu | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court extends suspension of CJN Onnoghen's trial to January 28 Following the controversial arraignment of CJN Onnoghne before the CCT on Monday…
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The disappearance of General Alkali in the Jos pond and the dearth of humanity
Jos, the capital of Plateau, North Central Nigeria is in the news again, and it is all for the wrong reasons. The city is currently battling a group of killers…
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The Big 5: Adeleke wins Osun PDP primary, ‘State Police is part of our manifesto’- APC and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senator Ademola Adeleke, representing Osun West Senatorial District has been declared the winner of the People's Democratic (PDP) governorship primary held…
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The Big 5: Violent protest rocks Jos over killings by herdsmen, FAAC meeting ends in deadlock and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A violent protest took place in Jos, the Plateau capital on Wednesday as residents protested the killings in three local government…
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The Late 5: Military Task Force arrests 3 suspects over Plateau Killings, Buhari plans re-organisation of security architecture and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Special Military Task Force in Plateau, Operation Save Haven on Wednesday paraded in Jos three suspects in connection with the…
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Corps member divorces husband, refunds N80,000 bride price
A Jos Upper Area Court on Thursday, dissolved the marriage between an NYSC member, Rukayat Ahmed, and her husband, Alkasim Ahmed, following a petition filed by the former. Rukayat (27),…
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Carpenter sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for raping 9-year-old
An Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos North LGA, on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old carpenter, Aslam Awal, to two years imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old boy. The presiding…
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Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH PT. 2)
After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post…
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Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud
A Federal High Court, sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday issued a bench warrant against a former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje, for refusing to show up in…
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Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH)
After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post…
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Vera Ezimora: 20 lessons I learned in Nigeria
While in Nigeria, I had several Aha! moments and several lessons were learned. Here are 20 lessons I learned – in no particular order. 1. Nigerians are hard workers. They…
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Boko Haram: Special task force bans use of tricycles after 9pm in Jos
The Special Task Force in Plateau State, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), on Friday banned the use of tricycle within Jos/environs after 9pm. The Commander of OPSH, Major General Rogers Nicholas…
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Resident Doctors begin strike today
The President of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Mohammed Askira, on Monday, disclosed that the association will embark on a nationwide strike from midnight. Askira, who said this…
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Soldiers open fire on police vehicle, casualty recorded
Soldiers at a military checkpoint along Bauchi-Jos road, on Saturday, shot at a bus carrying police officers from Taraba to Kaduna. Confirming the unfortunate incident, Maj. Joseph Afolasade, Assistant Director,…
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Fulani herdsmen threaten reprisal killings over theft of cows in Jos
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Plateau State branch, Mallam Nuru Abdullahi, has threatened that if nothing is done to stall the new wave of…
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Cheating allegation forces Buhari’s anti-corruption adviser to resign
In reaction to the allegations of examination malpractice brought against a member of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Advisory Committee against Corruption, Benedicta Daudu has resigned from the committee. In a text…
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NLC task force shuts down schools, banks, offices in Jos
Businesses in Jos and Bukuru metropolis, the capital city of Plateau state, have reportedly shut down following the strike declared by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). According to The Punch,…
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How Bishop, Bank MD defrauded 64,000 people of N11.5bn
The Managing Director of Dadin Kowa Microfinance Bank Limited, Irmiya Jatau and the Bishop of Maranatha Church, Jonas Katung have been slammed with 24 counts of fraud. The cleric and…
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Abdul Mahmud: The Lion which sought freedom, got killed on a Wednesday
There was something profound about last Wednesday and the way it broke free from the reins of Tuesday to dawn on our collective consciousness. This one-of-a- kind Wednesday, filled with…
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‘We’re struggling to recapture it’ | Lion slips through gate of Wild Life Park in Jos
There's heightened apprehension in Jos, Plateau state, as a lion managed to escaped from the Jos Wild Life Park on Wednesday morning. John Doy, the Acting General Manager, Plateau Toursim Corporation,…
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‘Boko Haram plans to attack Jos’ – Special Task Force
The Special Task Force on Security in Jos, code-named Operation Safe Haven, has warned that the insurgent group, Boko Haram plans on attacking the residents of Jos. The STF revealed this…
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“I am still in the Police Force” | Joseph Mbu returns
Assistant Inspector General of Police, Joseph Mbu, has assumed office as Commandant of the Police Staff College, Jos, in Plateau State, contrary to speculations that he has been dismissed from the force.…
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Former Plateau governor, Jonah Jang indicted for hoarding government vehicles
A committee set up by Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong, to recover government vehicles from past government officials, has indicted the immediate past governor, Jonah Jang, his wife Ngo Talatu…
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These 2 pupils survived school building collapse in Jos (PHOTOS)
Abu Naima Primary and Secondary School, in Bukuru area of Jos, Plateau, collapsed on Sunday evening. About 7-10 children are reported to have died in the accident. See below 2 pupils who…
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7 children killed as school building collapses in Jos
About 7 children have died after Abu Naima Primary and Secondary School, in Bukuru area of Jos, Plateau, collapsed on Sunday evening. The children had reportedly gone to to the school…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy