Tag: Jos
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Tight security in Jos as Mutfwang takes oath of office
There is tight security in Jos and environs as Mr Caleb Mutfwang takes oath of office as new governor of Plateau. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who moved round the state capital reports that security personnel were stationed in various locations. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of…
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Jos tanker explosion kill 13 persons – Police
The Police Command in Plateau said that tanker explosion that occurred at Bauchi Road junction in Jos North Local Government Area claimed the lives of 13 persons and destroyed 28 shops. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos.
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Petrol tanker crashes, kills 10 persons in Jos
A tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Thursday crashed and killed 10 persons at Bauchi Road junction area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Police Command in the state, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Jos.
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Governor-elect, Mutfwang condemns Plateau killings
Mr Caleb Mutfwang, the Plateau Governor-elect, has condemned the killing of six persons at Farin lamba community in Jos South Local Government Area of the state Mutfwang, in a statement on Thursday in Jos, tasked security agencies to fish out perpetrators of the evil deed and bring them to justice.
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Police arrest 5 personnel for allegedly shooting civilian in Jos
The Police Command in Plateau have arrested five of its personnel attached to its C Division for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old boy, Ibuchim Ofezie, in Jos. DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Jos.
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Gov. Simon Lalong appoints 10 new Permanent Secretaries
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has approved the appointment of 10 new Permanent Secretaries. The governor made the announcement in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Monday in Jos. According to the statement, the new officials are to fill the vacancies created following the retirement/resignations of some…
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Methodist Church enthrones first female Bishop in Nigeria
The Methodist Church Nigeria, on Sunday, enthroned Rt Rev. Nkechi Nwosu as the first female bishop of the Church in the country.
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Boss Mustapha commends Lalong on peace efforts
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has commended Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on his peace efforts in the state. The SGF made the commendation at a dinner organised by Lalong for all the Secretaries to State Government (SSGs) in Nigeria on Wednesday at the Government House, Jos. “We…
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Police rescue caged, malnourished 17-year-old girl in Jos
Police in Jos have rescued a 17-year-old malnourished girl, locked up by her aunt for upwards of one week in Rikkos, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, without care. A neighbour alerted the National Human Rights Commission in Jos after which the police were invited leading to her rescue.
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“God bless PDP”, Tinubu flops again as APC flags off campaign in Jos [WATCH VIDEO]
Jos, the Plateau State capital was agog on Tuesday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagged off its presidential campaign ahead of the 2023 elections.