Tag: Plateau State
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Police, Gov Mutfwang dismiss rumours of bomb explosion in Jos
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed rumours of an explosion around the old Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) site, near the Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area.
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Collapsed mining site kills 13 in Plateau
No fewer than 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos.
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Plateau: Newly elected local government Chairmen sworn in
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has sworn-in the newly elected chairmen of 15 out of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State. The event held on Thursday in Jos.
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Devastating flood destroys houses, farmlands in Plateau State
A devastating flood in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State has destroyed 80 houses and farmlands, displacing thousands of persons and leaving them without belongings.
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Gov Mutfwang recalls suspended commissioners, others
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has recalled two commissioners, a special adviser, and a liaison officer earlier suspended after nearly two months.
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Gov Mutfwang denies plans to join APC
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has denied the rumours circulating in the social media which claim that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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We will participate fully in Plateau LG election – APC
Chief Rufus Bature, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau, says that the party would fully participate in the local government elections slated for October 9, 2024. Bature stated this on Monday, in Jos at the party’s critical stakeholders meeting.
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Ex-Gov Lalong’s Commissioner dumps APC
Mr Dayyabu Garga, a Commissioner in the administration of former Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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LG autonomy: Plateau Assembly reduces tenure of LG officials
The Plateau State House of Assembly has reduced the tenure of elected local government officials in the State from three to two years. The House Committee Chairman on Information, Mr Matthew Kwarpo disclosed this in Jos on Wednesday.
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Just in: Police Officer kidnapped in Plateau State found dead
The body of a mobile policeman, who was abducted by bandits, has been discovered in a bush at Bangalala, Wase local government area. The body was reportedly discovered on Sunday. According to sources, the policeman was part of a security team fighting bandits in the area when he was ambushed and taken away. A soldier,…