A federal high court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced Joshua Dariye, former governor of Plateau state, to 16 years in prison. Dariye, a serving senator, will serve a two-year and 14-year jail term concurrently. Adebukola Banjoko, the judge, did not give him an option of fine. The former governor appeared in court in a […]
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The Police have confirmed Saturday attack on Kura Falls community in Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. ASP Terna Tyopev, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Jos. He said that three persons were killed by […]
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A High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, has granted bail to the former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang and another accused person. The former governor, Jang, is standing trial for misappropriation of state funds during his tenure in office. The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, had in 2016 established and constituted […]
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The National Economic Council (NEC) has agreed to stop the movement of herdsmen in the country, starting with Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna and Plateau. At a meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, the council approved the creation of ranches across the country. Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, disclosed this to state house […]
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it may declare former Governor of Plateau, Sen. Jonah Jang, wanted for refusing to honour its invitations. Indication to this was given by Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. She said that Jang was being investigated […]
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Troops of 3 Division Garrison Jos Plateau State arrested 7 suspects and recovered weapons in the clash between Miango community and herdsmen at Rafiki Village on Wednesday 14 March 2018. The troops responded to distress calls to the clash reported by locals. As troops moved in to settle the dispute, the herdsmen opened fire on […]
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Some men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have killed at least 25 people in Dundu Village of Kwall district in Bassa local government area of Plateau state. Many houses were reportedly set ablaze in the latest round of attacks in the state which President Muhammadu Buhari visited last week. Daniel Kadzia, the village head, said […]
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Ten persons have been confirmed killed by gunmen that invaded rural settlements in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government, Plateau State, on Friday. Mr Danjuma Wabas, Councillor representing Daffo District told newsmen that the deceased, including five women, four men and an infant, have been buried. Many of the fear-stricken villagers had fled to some […]
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The Plateau government has declared Thursday a work-free day to enable residents welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on a one-day working visit to the state. The Head of Service, Izam Azi, announced this on Tuesday in Jos, after an emergency State Executive Council meeting. “The holiday will afford civil servants and other citizens the opportunity to […]
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About twenty-four states houses of assemblies have passed the ‘not too young to run’ bill in the country. The latest states to pass the bill are Plateau and Anambra states. The bill, which seeks to reduce the minimum age requirement for elective positions in the country, was first passed by the senate and the house […]
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