Tag: PLATEAU STATE
Pastor kidnaps himself, collects ransom twice in Plateau
The police in Plateau State have arrested a pastor who allegedly kidnapped himself several times and collected ransom from members of his congregation.
Police public...
Lalong lauds widow’s daughter for getting 9 A1 in SSCE
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has lauded 17-year-old Sylvia Ulan, daughter of a widow, for getting distinctions in all the subjects she sat...
Plateau senator, Ignatius Longjan, dies in Turkish hospital
Senator Ignatius Longjan who represented Plateau South Senatorial District has died at a Turkish hospital in Abuja.
The lawmaker's former chief of staff, John Dafa’an,...
Plateau govt. says will focus investments on agriculture, mining, tourism
The Plateau Government says it has resolved to focus more investments on agriculture, mining and tourism sectors in line with the next level agenda...
I will continue to work for peace, unity of Plateau –...
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says he will continue to work for peace and unity among the people of the state devoid of religious...
Adequate security in place for 2019/2020 NPFL season, says Plateau FA...
The Plateau Football Association (PFA) says it has put in place adequate security measures ahead of the commencement of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional...
Lalong defeats Jerry Useni to win second term as Plateau governor
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has been declared winner of the re-run Plateau State governorship election held on Saturday.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...
Gunmen kill 10, injure five others in fresh Plateau attack
Suspected gunmen have killed 10 persons and injured five
others in two fresh attacks in Barki Ladi local government area of Plateau State.
Five of the...
Appeal Court reduces Dariye’s jail term
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday reduced the jail term of former Plateau State governor, Joshua Dariye, from 14 to 10...
Taraba evacuates 383 students from University of Jos over killings
The Taraba State Government said on Friday that it had evacuated 383 students from the University of Jos following renewed killings in the Plateau...