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Plateau State's Health Commissioner announced 5,397 tuberculosis cases were recorded in 2025, indicating a significant notification gap and ongoing efforts to combat the disease, with no fewer than 5,000 cases reported.
A lack of justice and trust in security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Nigeria's Plateau state, where conflicts are fueled by disputes over land, cattle, and identity.
The Plateau State Police Command is mourning the death of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Galadima Lassa, who led the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), following a brief illness.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Nigeria, has suspended its Southern Zone Vice Chairman, Hon. Mankup Peter Tongshep, for one month due to alleged anti-party conduct.
The Plateau state government has issued an alert regarding an ongoing operation, while a resident has confirmed a death toll, suggesting a security incident or conflict.
The Plateau State Government has warned residents of Kanam LGA about an impending military operation following a deadly bandit attack that killed 20 soldiers and vigilantes.
Governor Mutfwang of Plateau State, Nigeria, distributed luxury SUVs to first-class chiefs to mark his 61st birthday, drawing criticism from residents who highlighted that children in Langtang South are learning in mud classrooms.
Mining sites in Plateau State, Nigeria, have become areas of violent clashes and deaths, turning what should be an economic activity into a source of sorrow for local residents.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang inaugurates a 14-member advisory committee to review and recommend a framework for establishing a Plateau state polic Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-unveils-committee-on-state-police/
A fire outbreak on Tuesday morning destroyed the medical laboratory at the Plateau State College of Health Technology, leaving students in despair. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-medical-lab-at-plateau-college/
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, called on his supporters in Plateau State, who are aggrieved with Governor Caleb Mutfwang, to drop such animosity.
Plateau State government distributes 70 electricity transformers to communities to strengthen power supply, expand access, and boost economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/mutfwang-distributes-70-transformers-to-plateau-communities/
An angry mob in Jos, Plateau State, set a suspected phone thief ablaze, leading to his death.
Golok Nanmwa The Plateau State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has reassured the public that the first batch of 294 Christian pilgrims from the state currently in Israel are safe and secure, despite escalating regional tensions in the Middle East involving military actions by Israel and the United States against Iran. In a press release issued […] The post Plateau Christian pilgrims safe in Israel amid Middle East tensions – Board appeared first on Vanguard News.
Seven victims of a deadly attack in Nche Shwye Rishi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, were buried on Saturday amid grief and rising fear among residents. The post PLATEAU ATTACK: Protest as seven victims buried appeared first on Vanguard News.
Seven victims of recent attacks in Plateau State were given a mass burial in Bassa LGA as community leaders demand justice and an end to the violence. Read More:…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang assures residents that relative peace has been restored and warns that his administration will not tolerate destabili Read More:…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited communities affected by recent attacks, pledging swift justice for victims and reaffirming his commitment to peace and security.
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Five Christian pilgrims from Plateau State were denied entry into Israel after arriving in Jordan, the primary destination for Christians seeking sites linked to Jesus’ birth, ministry, and resurrection. The pilgrims are part of the first batch of 295 from the state participating in the 2026 Holy Land pilgrimage. They […] The post 5 Plateau pilgrims denied Israel entry, now touring Jordan appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 27 suspects in an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal flashpoints across the state. The suspects were apprehended late Tuesday night in Alheri, Apata, Busa-Buji, and Angwan Suya areas at about 11:05 p.m., according to the command’s spokesperson, Alfred Alabo. He said police operatives recovered […] The post Police arrest 27 suspects in Plateau flashpoint raids appeared first on Vanguard News.
Following the burial of victims in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State Governor Mutfwang has directed security agencies to immediately intensify operations in the affected area to address the killings.
Youths in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, blocked a highway to protest the killing of community members by gunmen who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area.
An activist has criticized Plateau State for sponsoring pilgrims with N7.48 billion, raising concerns about the allocation of public funds.
Unidentified gunmen attacked the Dorowa Babuje community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, on Sunday evening, with seven persons feared killed.
Three herders were ambushed and killed in a Plateau community, confirmed by the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Plateau State.
Senator Jonah David Jang, former Governor of Plateau State and a senior leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, has reaffirmed Chief Raymond Dabo as the authentic Chairman of the…
Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command in Nigeria have arrested 21 suspected members of the notorious Sara-Suka cult syndicate, which has been terrorizing residents, and also apprehended a teenage social media influencer accused of peddling fake news.
The Plateau State PDP chapter suspends Peter Tongshep, a factional chairman aligned with Nyesom Wike, for one month over anti-party activities. Read More:…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has approved the immediate disengagement of six political appointees from his administration. The post Plateau Gov Mutfwang sacks six appointees, suspends Assembly commission chair appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Plateau State Government has confirmed an ongoing military operation in Kanam LGA following the killing of security operatives by bandits in the Garga area.
A fire on Saturday night gutted parts of the popular Terminus Market (Jos Main Market) in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, destroying more than 10 shops, even as firefighters and emergency teams worked swiftly to contain the blaze. The post Fire razes over 10 shops at Jos terminus market despite prompt firefighting response appeared first on Vanguard News.
A court in Plateau State, Nigeria, has reinstated the four-year tenure for elected local government officials, ruling that the shorter term undermines constitutional provisions for grassroots democracy.
The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed the second reading of a bill aimed at repealing and re-enacting the Plateau State House of Assembly Service Commission Law, seeking to strengthen legislative autonomy.
The Plateau State Government has stepped up efforts to curb illegal mining, recovering equipment and issuing stern warnings to offenders during a recent joint operation. The post Plateau Govt cracks down on illegal mining, seizes equipment in Jos appeared first on Vanguard News.
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged to N1,300 per litre in Jos, the Plateau State capital, inflicting fresh hardship on motorists, commuters, and residents already reeling from persistent economic pressures. The post Jos motorists groan as petrol price jumps to N1,300 per litre appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – The Plateau State Government has been urged to release a white paper on recent community killings and community attacks in the state. The call was made on Sunday by the Plateau State Executive Peace Roundtable under the auspices of the Delimi Prosper Project in a communiqué made available to newsmen […] The post Plateau Killings -Group urges Mutfwang to release white paper appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, says troops, deployed at Wase, rescued the victims during an aggressive patrol around Kukawa in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State The post Nigeria Army rescues two kidnap victims, arrest suspected gun runner in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State and arrested a suspected gunrunner in Kaduna State in separate successful operations. The post Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.
Security operatives successfully repelled a bandit attack on Kampani village in Wase Local Government Area on Saturday, restoring calm to the community.
Residents of Plateau State, Nigeria, are lamenting the escalation of tensions and serial attacks that have left 19 people dead, transforming the region known as 'Home of Peace and Tourism' into a 'wasteland'.
Fourteen internally displaced persons from Plateau State, Nigeria, have completed an intensive training program in modern brick technology to acquire practical skills for rebuilding their communities.
The Plateau State National Assembly Caucus has reaffirmed its commitment to providing legislative and executive support to end recurring attacks in rural communities across the state.
The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended Babangida Buba, alias Babawo, a notorious kidnap kingpin who had evaded capture after a previous operation dismantled his syndicate in Shendam. The post Plateau police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin, recover firearms appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria's National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 184 suspected trafficking victims in a raid in Plateau State, with five undergoing rehabilitation and some suspects prosecuted.
Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have foiled a potential deadly attack by suspected armed terrorists on Razat community in Ropp District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Military foils fresh attack in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nine victims of an attack in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, were buried amidst solemn prayers and calls for justice, with an atmosphere heavy with sorrow.
Youths in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, protest the killing of 10 community members by blocking the Jos highway and demanding justice for the victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-youths-protest-block-highway-after-10-deaths/
The family of Jafar Umar, a member of the Hunters Vigilante group in Plateau State, Nigeria, is seeking justice after he was allegedly killed by a fellow vigilante during a routine patrol.
The family of Jafar Umar, a member of the Hunters Vigilante group, is appealing for justice after he was allegedly shot dead by a fellow vigilante during a routine patrol in Plateau State.
A toxic gas leak at a mining site in Nigeria's Plateau state has killed at least 37 people and hospitalized 26. Preliminary findings indicate a sudden discharge of lead oxide, sulfur, and carbon monoxide gases inside the mine. Authorities have closed the site and launched an investigation into the incident.
Brigadier General John Sura (rtd), a former governorship aspirant in Plateau State, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Security has been beefed up around mosques and prayer grounds as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The post Security beefed up around mosques, prayer grounds in Jos…
Plateau State University has sanctioned 76 students for various examination malpractices, including possession of unauthorized materials, mobile phones, impersonation, and writing answers on their bodies.
New divisions have emerged within the Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after a faction, reportedly aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, elected a new exco, deepening the party's crisis amid denials from the official leadership.
The Plateau State Government has condemned an ambush in Kanam and paid tribute to security officials who died confronting bandits, hailing them as heroes.
At least 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed in an ambush by heavily armed terrorists in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria.
A Plateau State High Court has nullified the two-year LG tenure, ruling it unconstitutional and restoring a four-year term for local government chairmen. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-scraps-two-year-lg-tenure-in-plateau-restores-four-year-term/
The Bank of Industry and Plateau State partner on a N4bn fund for Plateau SME funding, aiming to boost local businesses, create jobs, and empower women & y Read More: https://punchng.com/boi-plateau-sign-n4bn-deal-to-fund-small-businesses/
The Nigerian federal government has initiated a food and nutrition assistance program in Plateau State to aid vulnerable households grappling with increasing food insecurity.
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on his supporters in Plateau State to cease their animosity towards Governor Caleb Mutfwang, emphasizing their current collaborative efforts.
The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill aimed at regulating tenancy agreements and fostering better relations between landlords and tenants in the state. The post Plateau Tenancy Bill scales second reading appeared first on Vanguard News.
A suspected phone thief was set ablaze by an angry mob in the Apata community of Jos North, Plateau State, highlighting rising cases of mob justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-mob-set-suspected-phone-thief-ablaze/
Former Plateau State Governor and Senator representing Plateau South, Senator Simon Lalong, has described the emergence of Governor Caleb Mutfwang as Silverbird Governor of the Year 2025 as a…
Security forces in Nigeria successfully repelled a bandit attack in Kampani village, Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Plateau State, Nigeria, has initiated a comprehensive membership revalidation and mobilization drive in preparation for upcoming local government and 2027 general elections.
Mohammed painted a dire picture of overwhelmed forces and "ungoverned spaces" in forests bordering Taraba, Gombe, and Plateau states. The post Bandits emboldened, taking over ungoverned spaces – Bala Mohammed laments appeared first on Vanguard News.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has pledged to bring the perpetrators of recent gunmen attacks in Dorowa Babuje and Jong communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area to justice, assuring residents there will be no hiding place for killers.
The Ngas Annual Festival of Arts and Culture, Puusdung, aims to leverage cultural heritage to foster unity and lasting peace in Plateau State. Read More:…
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the recent killing of four travelers by armed youths who blocked a road in the Nding axis of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) rescued 184 victims of human trafficking, including three pregnant women, in Plateau State.
By Golok Nanmwa Jos —Youths in Barkin Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, yesterday, blocked the highway leading to Jos and other local government areas of the state to protest the killing of community members by gunmen, who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area Sunday night. Fourteen persons were killed in three separate attacks […] The post Protest rocks Plateau over fresh killings appeared first on Vanguard News.
The death toll from recent violent attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, has increased to 10, with more bodies recovered from affected communities.
By Golok Nanmwa Jos—Gunmen have reportedly killed two teenage herders and slaughtered three cattle in Plateau State. In a statement yesterday in Jos, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Plateau State chapter, through its State Chairman, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, said the incident occurred on Saturday evening in Jol village, Riyom Local Government […] The post Gunmen kill 2 herders, slaughter 3 cattle in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.
MACBAN reports two teenage herders were killed by gunmen in a fresh attack in Riyom, Plateau State, calling for justice and increased security. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-macban-say-gunmen-kill-two-herders-in-fresh-attack/