OFFICIAL PLATEAU STATE GOVT STATEMENT ON COVID-19 CONFIRMED CASE PRESS STATEMENT PLATEAU RECORDS FIRST COVID-19 CASE AS GOVERNOR LALONG CALLS FOR CALM. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday 23rd April 2020 released its daily COVID-19 Case Update which confirmed the first index
Reports from matthewtegha.com reaching us indicate that the Pankwal Bogghom, Traditional Chief of the Bogghom people in Kanam local government area of Plateau State, HRH Shehu Usman has been abducted from his palace in Kanam. The Traditional ruler was forcefully taken by armed men in
Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has extended the total lockdown till Thursday 23rd April but giving a 4 days window till Sunday for citizens to restock food. Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong made this known in a statewide address on
A fire outbreak has engulfed a section of Katako Market in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State with 14 shops reportedly burnt to ashes. Daily Trust correspondent who visited the scene of the incident reports that the affected section of the market was
The gunmen had attacked the university located in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. A student of Plateau State University was raped by unknown gunmen, who attacked the school, the university’s union president said. President of the Students’ Union, Ezekiel Lutei, disclosed this in
lateau State government yesterday said it has set machinery in motion to ensure safe return and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had indicated interest to return to their communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of the state. Secretary to the
220, 865 pupils in public primary schools across the 17 local government areas of Plateau State have so far benefitted from the National Home Grown School Feeding programme, even as 11,000 youths have participated in the NPower scheme since its inception, Dr. Sumaye Hamza, the
A three-story building on Monday collapsed in Jos, the Plateau State capital with many trapped under the wreckage. The residential building located at Seriki Street in the state capital was said to have caved in around 4:30 p.m. Some occupants of the building said to
Jos, the capital of Plateau state used to be known as the home of peace and tourism but since 2001. Due to its mountainous landscape and favorable weather, Jos City is very favorable for road trips, hiking and mountain climbing. Additionally, tourists who love photography
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS) on Wednesday decorated 75 of its personnel with their new ranks. Decorating the newly promoted officers in Jos, Mr Samuel Aguda, the Controller of Prisons in-charge of the command, said the event is a tradition in
Native communities in Plateau State have kicked against the Water Law signed by Governor Simon Lalong, seeking to privatise water in the state. The communities are: Angwan Rukuba, Jenta Aclamu, Federal Low-cost, Alheri, Tudun-Wada, and Utan. They made their stand known in a communique issued
Tomruk Ihub Multiverse, a Social Innovative hub that believes in the utilization of social media for social good, @SMSGAfrica presented its monthly fireside chat with the theme “ARE WE READY FOR A DIGITAL FUTURE“. The continual advancement in technology revolutionizes virtually every aspect of human endeavor,
Tertiary institution workers in Plateau State have vowed to continue their strike, accusing the state government of lack of interest in educational development. The workers of the seven state-owned tertiary institutions under the aegis of Joint Union of Plateau Tertiary Institutions, who have been on
The Plateau State Executive Council on Monday approved the award of contract totaling N2.8 billion to Blue Carmel Energy for the installation of streetlight in Jos, the state capital. Regina Soemlat, the Commissioner for Finance while addressing the newsmen after the council’s meeting presided over
BRiCC, an NGO building peace, and pride in Jos city, Plateau State, Nigeria. In partnership with the Jos Carnival, BRiCC is having their second Plateau State Photo Contest! Do you have amazing photos showcasing -Beautiful people of Plateau State, -The rich culture -The great places