Tag: Plateau
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NSCDC arrests 15 suspected illegal miners in Plateau
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 15 suspected illegal miners including minors. ASC Ruth Rimvyok, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Jos.
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Plateau Govt. relaxes 24-hour curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis
The Plateau State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Jos-Bukuru metropolis, following violent protest in the area. Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jos.
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Gov Muftwang forges alliance with NIPC to enhance agricultural entrepreneurs in Plateau
During his election campaigns Governor Caleb Mutfwang had promised to among other things ensure a creative, resourceful, and sustainable approach to agriculture, tourism, solid minerals development in Plateau State. Since his advent and despite security challenges the governor has steadfastly been moving towards actualising his promise with the aim of restoring the state’s leading position…
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Plateau govt. shuts down Saints Academy School after collapse
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has shut down The Saints Academy School, Jos, whose block of classrooms collapsed on Friday, killing scores and leaving many others injured. A visibly angry Mutfwang cited crass negligence by its owners as reason for the shut-down order.
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Danger! Hyena escapes Nigerian wildlife park
The Management of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation (PSTC) have announced the disappearance of a hyena which escaped its cage at the Jos Wildlife Park. This is contained in a statement issued by the corporation on Monday in Jos after the animal was discovered missing.
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How Gov Mutfwang is pursuing green revolution in Plateau to curb hunger
Beyond the signature white and green colours associated with the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, the State is aggressively pursuing peace and agriculture to drive its economy. The Governor has consistently stressed the urgent need to secure the land and the people saying, “The Time is Now to secure the future of the people and to…
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Why I moved for creation of additional state constituencies – Plateau lawmaker
Mr Nanbol Daniel (LP-Langtang North Central), Member, Plateau State House of Assembly, has explained why he moved the motion for creation of additional state constituencies in the assembly. Daniel said on Sunday in Jos, that the people of the state would have better representation if more constituencies were created out of the current 24.
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Police neutralises 2 suspected kidnappers in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau has neutralised two suspected kidnappers and foiled a kidnap attempt in Bokkos Local Government Area of the State DSP Alfred Alabo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a
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OPSH declares 11 wanted over Plateau attacks
Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), the special task force saddled with maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has declared 11 persons suspected to be behind the recent attacks in the state wanted. Mr Terzungwe Iyua, a Deputy Commisoner of Police and Deputy Commander of OPSH ,said this during a news conference in Jos.
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MANI IMMAN: How Muftwang has changed the narrative in Plateau
By Mani Imman It has been a year of good tiding for citizens of Plateau State since the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang took over the reins of leadership on May 29, 2023. Despite the initial challenges due to the distractive court case and insecurity, the Governor remained focused on delivering on the social contract he…