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Vote only credible candidates, APC governorship candidate charges electorate - The Voice Newspaper
By Andrew Ajijah, Jos Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has charged the people of the state to vote only credible candidates who will pioritise their welfare without any form of sentiment. Sani, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, made the call during a town hall meeting with stakeholders held on Tuesday in Gwantu, Sanga Local Government Area of the state.
Nigeria: What Buhari, Governor Lalong Told Plateau Citizens Over Killings
By Andrew AjijahPresident Muhammadu Buhari has said he has the capacity to surmount the insecurity challenges bedeviling Nigeria because he knew of the challenges before vying for the office of President. Mr. Buhari stated this on Tuesday evening at the government house, while paying condolences to victims of the recent mayhem in Barkinladi, Riyom, and some part of Jos South, which has claimed several lives.
Plateau Killings: Protesters Invade govt house, destroy property - Official
The Plateau State government has said persons protesting the Barkin-ladi killings that claimed over 86 lives invaded the Government House on Wednesday and in the process destroyed public property worth millions of naira. A statement by the director of press and public affairs, Emmanuel Nanle, Wednesday night sent to journalists in Jos, and obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, Thursday morning, said the incident is regrettable.
What Buhari, Gov. Lalong told Plateau citizens over killings
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has the capacity to surmount the insecurity challenges bedeviling Nigeria because he knew of the challenges before vying for the office of President. Mr. Buhari stated this on Tuesday evening at the government house, while paying condolences to victims of the recent mayhem in Barkinladi, Riyom, and some part of Jos South, which has claimed several lives.
Nigeria: Violence - Buhari Visits Plateau, Calls for Calm
By Andrew AjijahPresident Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of the federal government to bring an end to the killings in Plateau State. Mr Buhari stated this Tuesday in Jos at the Government House during a security meeting with warring factions in the Barkin Ladi violence that claimed over 86 lives over the weekend. He arrived at about 4.14 p.m., and proceeded into the meeting immediately.
Nigeria: Govt to Deploy More Soldiers to Plateau - Osinbajo
By Andrew AjijahNigeria's vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, has assured citizens of Plateau State, and indeed Nigerians, that the federal government will end the ongoing violence and killings in the state. The vice president said the federal government has concluded arrangements to deploy more troops to the state to help in curtailing the situation which has led to the loss of many lives.
Violence: Buhari visits Plateau, calls for calm
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of the federal government to bring an end to the killings in Plateau State. Mr Buhari stated this Tuesday in Jos at the Government House during a security meeting with warring factions in the Barkin Ladi violence that claimed over 86 lives over the weekend. He arrived at about 4.14 p.m., and proceeded into the meeting immediately.
Troubled Plateau gets new police commissioner
A new commissioner of police has been posted to Plateau State. Bala Ciroma is to assume duties immediately in the troubled state. About 100 people were killed over the weekend in Plateau in violence linked to herdsmen. Many Nigerians have condemned the security situation in the North-central state. On Monday, the police and the air force announced the deployment of more personnel and aircraft to the state to prevent further violence. The new police commissioner was announced on Tuesday.
Nigeria: The Untold Killings That May Have Triggered Plateau Massacre
By Andrew AjijahTwo days before the Saturday massacre of mainly Christian mourners in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, four Fulani cattle traders were murdered in the same area. The Saturday killings led to the death of at least 86 people, according to the police, with a resident saying 120 people were killed. Pam Chollom, a pastor of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in the area, blamed the attack on armed herdsmen.
Violence: Nigerian govt to deploy more soldiers to Plateau - Osinbajo
Nigeria’s vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, has assured citizens of Plateau State, and indeed Nigerians, that the federal government will end the ongoing violence and killings in the state. The vice president said the federal government has concluded arrangements to deploy more troops to the state to help in curtailing the situation which has led to the loss of many lives.
The untold killings that may have triggered Plateau massacre
Two days before the Saturday massacre of mainly Christian mourners in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, four Fulani cattle traders were murdered in the same area. The Saturday killings led to the death of at least 86 people, according to the police, with a resident saying 120 people were killed. Pam Chollom, a pastor of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) in the area, blamed the attack on armed herdsmen. He said most of the 120 victims were returning from the burial of a community leader.
Nigeria: Killing of Nearly 100 People in Plateau 'Retaliatory' - Miyetti Allah
Photo: This Day Herdsmen, farmers clash. By Andrew AjijahSaturday's mass killing of at least 86 people who were attending a funeral event in Plateau state was an act of revenge following an earlier attack, the cattle rearers' group, Miyetti Allah, has said. Police said 86 people were killed in several villages while six persons were injured in the attack that lasted between 1p.m. and 8p.m. But residents said Monday over 120 people were massacred in separate attacks at different locations.
Nigeria: Death Toll in Plateau Attack Rises to 86 - Police
By Andrew AjijahThe police in Plateau State have confirmed 86 people dead in the violence that erupted on Saturday in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The violence, allegedly by armed herdsmen, almost led to reprisal attacks by in Jos, the state capital, on Sunday; leading the government to declare a curfew. A resident of the Barkin Ladi had earlier told PREMIUM TIMES that 120 people were killed by the attackers.
Killing of nearly 100 people in Plateau 'retaliatory' -- Miyetti Allah
Saturday’s mass killing of at least 86 people who were attending a funeral event in Plateau state was an act of revenge following an earlier attack, the cattle rearers’ group, Miyetti Allah, has said. Police said 86 people were killed in several villages while six persons were injured in the attack that lasted between 1p.m. and 8p.m. But residents said Monday over 120 people were massacred in separate attacks at different locations.
JUST IN: Osinbajo in Jos over Plateau killings
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will visit Plateau State Monday evening to address the leaders over the renewed killings in the state. The state Commissioner for information and Communication, Yakubu Dati, disclosed this to journalists in Jos in a telephone interview. The police said 86 people were killed in several villages while six persons were injured in the attack that lasted between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. It was learnt Mr Osinbajo will land at the Hiapang airport and address the leaders immediately.
Nigeria: Plateau Violence Spreads - Curfew Declared in Three Local Govts
By Andrew AjijahThe Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk to down curfew in three local government areas of the state, following escalation of the Barkin Ladi violence to Jos South Local Government Area, Sunday afternoon. A statement by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Rufus Bature, said the curfew is to prevent further loss of lives. "The Plateau State government has imposed curfew in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South to avert a breakdown of law and order," Mr Bature stated.
Armed men attack Plateau mourners; witness says 120 killed; police confirm 11
A cleric has reported the killing of 120 people who were returning from a funeral service. The police confirmed the attack but said only 11 persons died. The pastor in charge of Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) Regional Church Council (RCC) Rop in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area said the mourners were killed by suspected armed herdsmen. Pam Chollom stated this in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday. He said the attack on Saturday lasted for several hours.
BREAKING: Plateau violence spreads; curfew declared in three local govts
The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk to down curfew in three local government areas of the state, following escalation of the Barkin Ladi violence to Jos South Local Government Area, Sunday afternoon. A statement by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Rufus Bature, said the curfew is to prevent further loss of lives. “The Plateau State government has imposed curfew in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South to avert a breakdown of law and order,” Mr Bature stated.
Death toll in Plateau attack rises to 86 - Police
The police in Plateau State have confirmed 86 people dead in the violence that erupted on Saturday in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The violence, allegedly by armed herdsmen, almost led to reprisal attacks by in Jos, the state capital, on Sunday; leading the government to declare a curfew. A resident of the Barkin Ladi had earlier told PREMIUM TIMES that 120 people were killed by the attackers.
Bridge linking Taraba, Plateau collapses after heavy downpour
A heavy rainstorm has collapsed a major bridge linking part of Taraba State and three Local Government Areas of Southern Plateau State. Affected residents who use the collapsed bridge daily, said a 24-hour downpour washed away the said bridge. They also reported that the bridge had been undergoing rehabilitation by a contractor, who seems to have abandoned the project.
Four reported killed as armed men storm Plateau community
Four persons were reportedly killed and ten others missing in a Wednesday night attack on Gashes district, Barkinladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Two residents, Chuwang Moses and Yohana Samson, in separate interviews also told PREMIUM TIMES that many other residents ran into a nearby bush during the attack. Some of those who escaped were yet to be seen as at Thursday afternoon, they said.
Police name victims in deadly Plateau community attack
The police have named the four persons shot dead Wednesday night in an attack in the Gashes district of Plateau State. Three of the victims had the same second names, and appeared to have been members of the same family. Police spokesperson in the state, Terna Tyopev, gave the names of the victims in a press statement on Thursday. He also identified the attackers as a suspected herdsman said to be a brother of one of the victims.
Makarfi visits Plateau, vows to unseat Buhari
The immediate past national caretaker chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ahmed Makarfi, has said if he wins the party’s 2019 presidential ticket, he will defeat the incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Makarfi, who recently threw his hat into the ring, said the PDP will effectively tackle insecurity headlong and would not politicise security matters if allowed to return to the slot it lost during the 2015 presidential polls.
Cultists on rampage in Jos, 33 arrested
Hours after suspected cultists went on rampage injuring people and damaging cars, the police say they have arrested some of them. The police in Plateau said they arrested 33 suspected cultists along Bauchi road in Jos, Jos North Local Government Area.
Nigeria: Plateau Leaders, Residents React to Ex-Governor Dariye's Imprisonment
By Andrew AjijahFormer Governor of Plateau State, Sen. Joshua Dariye, during his arraignment at the FCT High Court Gudu,in Abuja on Tuesday (12/6/18). The Court sentence him to 14 year imprisonment for fraud and misappropriation of funds. 03249/12/6/2018/Hogan Bassey/NAN Political and religious leaders in Plateau State have reacted to Tuesday's sentencing of the state's former governor, Joshua Dariye.
Plateau leaders, residents react to ex-Gov. Dariye's imprisonment
Political and religious leaders in Plateau State have reacted to Tuesday’s sentencing of the state’s former governor, Joshua Dariye. A court in Abuja found Mr Dariye guilty of corruption when he was governor between 1999 and 2007, and sentenced him to 14 years in prison with no option of fine. He was found guilty of diverting N1.162 billion state ecological funds. The ruling came about two weeks after former Gov. Jolly Nyame of Taraba was also handed a similar sentence for corruption.
UniJos speaks on wrong award of First Class degrees to graduands
The University of Jos has explained that technical errors caused its it to wrongly allocate First Class degrees to graduands. PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday reported how many graduating law students opened the university’s portal to see they had been wrongly awarded First Class degrees. The university on Monday said it did not deliberately award the degrees to unqualified students in the forthcoming convocation.
Women journalists, lawyers protest alleged sexual molestation of children in orphanage
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in partnership with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Plateau State chapter, on Friday protested the alleged sexual molestation of orphans by a director of an orphanage, Stephen Centre International in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The women presented a letter of complaint to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Peter Azi, urging the legislators to investigate the charges against the director, Isaac Oluwole.
Gunmen kill three in Plateau community — Police — Nigeria Today
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Gunmen kill three in Plateau community -- Police
Police in Plateau State have reported the killing of three persons, including a 60-year-old man by yet-to-be identified gunmen in Kura Falls, Barkinladi local government area on Saturday. The spokesman of the police command, Terna Tyopev, made the disclosure to PREMIUM TIMES via text message.
Nine PDP governorship aspirants jostle for Lalong's seat
As preparations for the 2019 governorship intensifies in Plateau State, more aspirants among the opposition People’s Democratic Party emerge each day. Some of the aspirants seeking to unseat the incumbent governor, Simon Lalong on the platform of the PDP include: Jeremiah Useni, George Daika, one time member of the house of representative; Victor Lar, former senator for Plateau south senatorial district; and Timothy Parlong, a former adviser to ex-governor Jonah Jang on peace building.
Traditional ruler of Jos stands surety for ex-Governor Jonah Jang
A former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, left jail on Thursday after the traditional ruler of Jos, Gyang Buba, who is also the chairman of the state’s council of chiefs, stood as his surety. The State High Court, which last week Wednesday remanded Mr Jang at the Jos prisons, on Thursday granted him bail in the sum of N100 million. He was asked to provide a surety who must be a first class paramount ruler and also deposit his international passport with the court.
How I preached while in detention -- Ex-Gov. Jang
Former governor of Plateau state, Jonah Jang, who was granted bail Thursday morning by the Plateau state high court in Jos, has described his detention in prison for one week on the order of the court as an act of illegality. Mr Jang, who is a senator, secured freedom after the court granted him bail in the sum of N100 million. He had been detained at the Jos prisons following his arraignment Wednesday last week for alleged stealing of N6.3 billion while he was governor.
APC appeal panel dismisses petition against reelection of Plateau chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) congress appeal committee for Plateau State has dismissed the petition against the reelection of Latep Dabang as the state chairman of the party. The Chairman of the committee, Babatunde Monday, while speaking with Journalists shortly after the sitting of the committee, said the petition by Johnson Podar lacked merit.
Nigeria: You're Not With Us, APC Chairman Attacks Buhari's Minister
By Andrew AjijahThe chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Plateau State chapter, Latep Dabang, has said the sports minister, Solomon Dalung, who hails from the state, has never attended any function of the party since he was appointed minister. Mr. Dabang stated this on Monday, at the party secretariat in Jos, during a press conference where he briefed journalists on the activities of the party.
You're not with us, APC chairman attacks Buhari's minister
The chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Plateau State chapter, Latep Dabang, has said the sports minister, Solomon Dalung, who hails from the state, has never attended any function of the party since he was appointed minister. Mr. Dabang stated this on Monday, at the party secretariat in Jos, during a press conference where he briefed journalists on the activities of the party.
Three cars burnt in Jos violence over murder of community leader’s son – Police — Nigeria Today
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Three cars burnt in Jos violence over murder of community leader's son
The Police in Plateau State said they averted bloodshed on Monday during a clash between members of two ethnic groups in Faringada, Jos North Local Government Area of the state, over the suspected murder of a son of a community leader in the area. According to police spokesperson in the state, Terna Tyopev, three cars were burnt in the fracas between indigenes of Anaguta and the Hausa community which followed the discovery of the mutilated corpse of the victim.
NMA accuses JOHESU of sabotaging healthcare delivery
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau State chapter, has alleged that JOHESU members are frustrating the activities of medical doctors, tampering with chemicals in laboratories, and locking up medicine stores at hospitals to hinder healthcare delivery.
Ex-Governor Jonah Jang remanded in prison
The Plateau State High Court has remanded a former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, in Jos prison. The court made the decision after it denied an application by Mr Jang’s counsel, Robert Clarks, for his bail following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday.
Suspected monkeypox patient admitted in Jos hospital – Official — Nigeria Today
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Nigeria: Suspected Monkeypox Patient Admitted in Jos Hospital - Official
By Andrew AjijahA patient suspected to have been infected by monkeypox disease has been admitted into the Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Plateau State, a missionary-owned teaching hospital. The Plateau State commissioner for health, Kuden Kamshak, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Tuesday, adding that the patient was still being treated as a suspected case of the disease.
Suspected Monkey Pox patient admitted in Jos hospital
A patient suspected to have been infected by monkeypox disease has been admitted into the Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos, Plateau State, a missionary-owned teaching hospital. The Plateau State commissioner for health, Kuden Kamshak, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Tuesday, adding that the patient was still being treated as a suspected case of the disease.
Detained ex-governor, accused of corruption, sues EFCC
The legal team of an ex-governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, who is said to be in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sued the commission for detaining him for over 72 hours after he turned himself in. The senator, who turned himself in after he was declared wanted by the EFCC over fraud related charges, is also seeking N500 million in damages from the EFCC.
Nursing mothers excluded from Nigeria police recruitment exercise
The Police have said nursing mothers would not be allowed to take part in the screening exercise for new police constables which began around the nation, Tuesday. Adeniran Aremu, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, said the restriction of nursing mothers from taking part in the exercise is still in force as it is a part of police regulations on recruitment. ”Nursing and single mothers do not concentrate on the job.
Nigeria: Community Leader, Two Others Shot in Plateau Attacks
By Andrew AjijahThe district head of Gashis community in Plateau State and two others were shot on Sunday evening, an official has said. The transition management committee chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dickson Chollom, on Monday reported the shooting of the district head in his house and that of two others in a barber's shop in Barkin Ladi by armed men.
13 feared killed in Jos cult clash
Two rival cults groups in Jos, the Red Axe and Black Axe, clashed over the weekend, leaving 13 persons dead, a resident has said Confirming the clash on Monday, spokesman of the Plateau State command, Terna Tyopev, in a telephone interview, said one corpse was found under an overhead bridge, along Goodluck Jonathan Way, at Gadabiu, Jos North Local Government Area. Mr Tyopev however could not disclose the death toll.
Community leader, two others shot in Plateau attacks
The district head of Gashis community in Plateau State and two others were shot on Sunday evening, an official has said. The transition management committee chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dickson Chollom, on Monday reported the shooting of the district head in his house and that of two others in a barber’s shop in Barkin Ladi by armed men. “Gwom Rwei Gashis (the district head) is unconscious and has been rushed down to Barkin Ladi general hospital,” he said.
Nigeria: Four Killed in Fresh Plateau Attack - Police
By Andrew AjijahThe police in Plateau have confirmed the killing of four persons from Bassa Local Government Area by yet-to-be identified armed men, Wednesday afternoon. The police said it swung into action immediately to address the situation, but the harm had "already been done." The police spokesperson, Terna Tyopev, made the disclosure to PREMIUM TIMES in a text message on Thursday morning.
Four killed in fresh Plateau attack - Police
The police in Plateau have confirmed the killing of four persons from Bassa Local Government Area by yet-to-be identified armed men, Wednesday afternoon. The police said it swung into action immediately to address the situation, but the harm had “already been done.” The police spokesperson, Terna Tyopev, made the disclosure to PREMIUM TIMES in a text message on Thursday morning. According to the police, the attackers killed the victims while they were performing their legitimate daily activities.
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