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#BBNaija: Plateau names Efe as entertainment ambassador

by Azeez Adeniyi Plateau State governor, Solomon Lalong has appointed winner of the just concluded Big Brother Naija show, Efe Ejeba as the Entertainment and Creative Industry ambassador in the state. The governor announced the appointment in a statement signed by Emmanuel Nanle, the state Director of Press and Public Affairs. [#BBNaija: Why I can’t... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Plateau gov’s deputy Chief of Staff slumps, dies

by Dolapo Adelana The deputy Chief of Staff to Plateau governor, Barrister Simon Lalong, is dead, Thisday reports. Barrister Yusuf Gambo Hawaja, died on Sunday at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BhUTH) in Jos, the state capital. According to reports, Hawaja has been suffering from an undisclosed ailment for a while and had slumped in his... Read More

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February 7, 2017

The YNaja Tracklist: Presidency not being honest with Nigerians on Buhari’s health | Boko Haram attack Yobe villages | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. FG orders investigation into claims of HIV cure – YNaija Boko Haram attack Yobe villages – YNaija Plateau sacks 579 workers – YNaija Presidency not being honest with Nigerians on Buhari’s health – Tsav – YNaija “The President is hale and hearty” | Osinbajo speaks about his... Read More

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February 7, 2017

Plateau sacks 579 workers

The Plateau government has removed 579 workers from its payroll. Disclosing this on Monday in Jos, during the state’s monthly briefing, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Muhammad Nazif, said 478 of the employees were laid off for various offences. The remaining 101 who had stayed in service beyond their terminal dates, have been... Read More

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November 23, 2016

N16.7bn cash withdrawn by Jang unaccounted for – Commission

A probe panel of enquiry has been told how N16.7 billion cash was withdrawn for former governor of Plateau, Jonah Jang. The revelation was made by Yusuf Pam, a former cashier attached to the office of the Secretary to the State Government, who told the panel that he withdrew the N16.7 billion based on “executive... Read More

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October 13, 2016

45 Shiite members arrested in Plateau

Plateau State Police Command said it has arrested 45 Shi’ites members during a banned procession on Wednesday. The Spokesperson of the command, Terna Tyopev, on Thursday said the leader of the group, Adamu Tsoho was at large. “Yesterday (Wednesday) we arrested 45 members of the Nigeria Shiite for disrupting public peace, 26 of them are females... Read More

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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 cow theft and killing in the state, the herdsmen would have no choice but to take up arms and defend themselves. Violent skirmishes between herdsmen... Read More

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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, officials of the NLC led by one Sunday Akinfolarin had mobilized early in the day, persuading workers to shut down their businesses. The NLC officials... Read More

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DSS arrests Boko Haram ‘gun producer, arms-runner and covert courier’

The State Security Service (SSS) has ‘arrested’ a manufacturer of arms for terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, DSS spokesperson, Tony Opuiyo disclosed the identity of the gun manufacturer as Musa Garba Abubakar (Engr) aka Muhadis Musa Bin Haddad. He was said to have been arrested at Jos, Plateau State, during a... Read More

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December 2, 2015

‘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, said he’s alerted all security agencies to assist in the lion’s recapture.. Doy revealed that the lion which had been caged since 1972, escaped “at about 8 a.m.... Read More

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September 7, 2015

This governor claims he hasn’t collected salary since his #100daysinoffice

We are a tad disappointed… it isn’t out of nobility, rather necessity. The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, said on Sunday that he has not received any salary since he assumed office due to inadequate funds. The governor made this known at a media chat to mark his 100 days in office. Lalong quipped: “Even... Read More

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8-year-old girl set ablaze for “being a witch”

A 60-year-old man in Barakin- Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State has been arrested for setting an eight-year-old girl ablaze on suspicion of being a witch. The man claimed she was behind series of incidents within the locality. The incident happened when most people had gone to their various places of work. The suspect, identified as Yakubu Vong, was said to have asked the girl... Read More

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Gunmen dressed in military uniform kill scores in Plateau

by Ranti Joseph Gunmen in military gears attacked Tarok communities in Wase local government area of Plateau State with yet to be specified number of persons mostly women and children killed. The communities identified as Kadarko, Saku, Wadata, Kasuwa, Kurmi and others were said to be attacked on Saturday when the gunmen in over 10... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Tension in Plateau as INEC postpones results announcement

by Akan Ido Voters in Plateau are living in a state of anxiety as news filtered in that the Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the announcement of election results from two local government areas in the state. Sources from Jos, the capital of the state say the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Gyang Pwajok is... Read More

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YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: In Plateau, APC’s Simon Lalong is our pick for governor

Despite opposing his aspiration over zoning in Plateau State, Senator Gyang Pwajok eventually emerged the governorship flagbearer of the PDP in the state. Since his emergence as the flagbearer, 12 of the 16 governorship aspirants that contested and lost the in the PDP primaries have petitioned the national secretariat of the party, rejecting the outcome of the primaries. There is... Read More

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January 21, 2015

Ring the alarm: Bird flu spreads to 5 more states

by James Sambo The Federal government says the recent outbreak of Bird flu has spread to five more states, besides Lagos and Kano, where the first cases were recorded. The highly transmittable avian influenza viral disease, has now been reported in poultry animals, in Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Edo and Plateau states. The development was communicated by the... Read More

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January 12, 2015

“Shun thuggery or face the law” – IGP warns against election violence

by James Sambo Following the recent pre-election violence recorded in Port-Harcourt and Jos, the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has warned stakeholders and politicians to shun thuggery or face the full-wrath of the law. The Police boss condemned in strong term the two incidents where the Peoples Democratic Party’s campaign vehicles were burnt in Plateau... Read More

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January 12, 2015

“Don’t insult any leader on my behalf” – Buhari warns supporters

by James Sambo The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has implored his supporters to refrain from violence and to avoid soiling the name of the party. Buhari gave the counsel on Monday, January 12, at the inauguration of his campaign office and the presidential campaign council in Abuja. He said: “I... Read More

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January 11, 2015

Why violence broke out in Plateau on Saturday

by Panshak Ibrahim Violence erupted on Saturday, January 10, as angry youths in Jos burnt a Peoples Democratic Party branded bus and vandalised other cars. According to reports, the violence was in protest of the candidacy of Gyang Pwajok, the PDP governorship candidate in Plateau state. Pwajok is the current senator representing the Jos North senatorial... Read More

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January 10, 2015

I reject any supporter who resorts to violence – Buhari condemns burning of GEJ’s campaign buses

by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has condemned the burning and destruction of the campaign buses of President Goodluck Jonathan, in Jos, Plateau. Earlier today, violence erupted in Jos, as some youths burned vehicles belonging to the president’s campaign. Buhari, who is in Anambra on his campaign tour, took... Read More

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January 10, 2015

Angry Plateau youths destroy GEJ’s campaign buses (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim Photos have surfaced of a group of irate youths burning the campaign vehicles of President Goodluck Jonathan. The destruction of the buses reportedly occurred on Saturday, January 10, in Plateau state. Twitter user, @MusadiqZ, shared the photos on his page, with the caption: “Frustrated youths attacked and burnt President Jonathan’s campaign vehicles in... Read More

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January 1, 2015

Yams to the rescue: Audu Ogbeh to raise N5 billion for Buhari’s campaign

by Panshak Ibrahim Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, may soon get as much as N5 billion for his presidential campaign. Former PDP National Chairman, Audu Ogbe will on January 4 inaugurate the sale of five million tubers of yam donated by farmers to raise N5 billion for the Buhari/Osinbajo... Read More

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December 19, 2014

Boko Haram has displaced over 850,000 Nigerians – NEMA

by Panshak Ibrahim According to recently gathered statistics by the National Emergency Management Agency, there are now over 850,000 internally displaced Nigerians (IDP). The displaced persons, who were victims of terrorism from the North-East region, are presently living in 31 relief camps across the country. The Coordinator, North-Central zone of the agency, Mr. Abdulsalam Mohammed, made... Read More

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November 19, 2014

“She went after her lover” – Two children burn to death as mother locks them inside

by Panshak Ibrahim Two children have been burnt to death after their mother locked them in the house and fight with her lover. The incident occurred in the Kabong area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, as the children, aged four and two, lost their lives as the inferno razed their apartment.... Read More

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November 16, 2014

INEC extends voter registration in Lagos, Kano, other states

by Akan Ido The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted a two-day extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in all states under the third phase of the exercise except Adamawa. In effect, the CVR that commenced on Wednesday, November 12 and was scheduled to end on Monday, November 17, 2014, will now last until... Read More

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November 10, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Why GEJ delayed his 2015 declaration | Abuja locked up for his declaration | Oyo PDP has no anointed one | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Keyamo has choice words for Delta’s Uduaghan. Premium Times Police locks up Abuja for Jonathan’s declaration. Nation PDP pledges to work against violence in 2015. Leadership Who wants the PDP National Convention stopped? Leadership PVCs:... Read More

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November 1, 2014

Policeman suspected of gunrunning ‘commits suicide in detention’

by Akan Ido DSP Nambol Audu, the officer-in-charge of the police armoury in Kaduna has reportedly committed suicide. Audu, who was recently arrested and detained after he allegedly stole guns from the armoury was said to have killed himself while in police custody. Sources said he was found dead in his cell, with blood stains... Read More

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October 20, 2014

I shouldn’t have trusted some people – Former Plateau Governor has “learned” his lesson

by James Sambo Former Governor of Plateau, Chief Joshua Dariye, says he regrets trusting many people while he was in office. Dariye, who currently represents Plateau Central in the Senate, told journalists on Monday, 20 October, that in hindsight, he would do many things differently. He said, “Looking back at my eight years as governor, and... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Nigerian Army to court-martial 16 soldiers over Chibok girls abduction

by James Sambo Reports say that the Nigerian Army will arraign 16 soldiers over the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State on 14 April. The soldiers, three of which are officers and 13 soldiers belonging to other ranks would appear before the General Court Martial at the Maxwell Khobe... Read More

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October 3, 2014

Tragic: Man, 23, hangs himself in Plateau

by Akan Ido Lucky Sunday, a 23-year-old man, has reportedly committed suicide in Bukuru, Jos South local government area of Plateau State. According to his mother, Cecilia Sunday, the young man hanged himself in her room for unknown reasons. He did not leave a suicide note either. “I had just returned from the market where... Read More

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