PLASU ASUU Suspends Strike After Agreement With Plateau Government
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University (PLASU) branch, has suspended its strike after reaching an agreement with the Plateau State Government on the union’s six-point demands. The decision was reached at an emergency congress meeting in Jos on Tuesday, where members reviewed the issues that prompted the industrial action on August […]
Plateau Farmer Loses Hand in Alleged Herdsmen Attack
A farmer identified as Yakubu Bitrus has reportedly lost one of his hands after he was allegedly attacked by a group of Fulani herders in Agingi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Bitrus, who spoke from a hospital where he was receiving treatment, said the incident occurred after he declined a request from […]
Plateau Schools Resume September 14 Amid Diphtheria Measures
The Plateau State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as the new academic session begins, following measures to contain suspected cases of diphtheria in parts of the state. The directive reverses the temporary closure of schools ordered on September 7 as […]
US Congressman Defends Nigeria’s CPC Designation
United States Congressman Riley Moore has defended the continued designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing ongoing attacks against Christians in the country’s Middle Belt. Moore made the remarks in a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, following a recent attack in Plateau State that reportedly left at least […]
Troops Kill Two Suspected Terrorists, Recover AK-47 in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation in Plateau State. The operation took place on Monday, August 10, at Nwur village in Langtang North Local Government Area, according to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. The […]
Fulani Youths Warn Against Attacks on Herders in Plateau
The Fulani Youths Movement, FYM, has warned ethnic youth groups in Plateau State against further attacks on Fulani herders, saying it will no longer remain silent over the alleged killings and destruction of their livelihoods. The group issued the warning after its inaugural meeting in Jos on Friday, citing reported attacks on herders in Barkin […]
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued six travellers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Hawan Kibo–Rafin Sanyin road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when gunmen reportedly intercepted a vehicle travelling from Lafia in Nasarawa State to Jos, the Plateau State capital. Confirming […]
Plateau Govt Recovers Over 60 Public Assets in Anti-Diversion Crackdown
The Plateau State Government has recovered more than 60 public assets, including buildings, construction equipment, and vehicles, as part of an ongoing effort to reclaim properties allegedly diverted or illegally occupied across the state. The Chairman of the recovery task force, Nash Yakubu, disclosed this while presenting an interim report to the Chief of Staff, […]
Senate Urges Suspension of Politics Over Rising Insecurity
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to consider emergency measures, including the possible suspension of political activities in several frontline states, amid escalating insecurity across parts of the country. The call followed a point of order raised during plenary by Abdul Ningi, who warned that continued insurgent attacks required urgent and decisive […]
Protest Disrupts Funeral in Jos Over Youths’ Arrest
Tension erupted on Tuesday during a funeral service for victims of a recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State, after residents protested the arrest of three youths accused by security agencies of involvement in the violence. The protest took place at ECWA Gospel Church, where mourners had gathered for a mass burial of victims killed […]
