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I was the target of kidnapping plot - Anglican Bishop

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- The Bishop of Jos, Anglican Diocese, Ephraim Gongden, says he was the target of an alleged kidnapping plot that affected his wife and that of his predecessor, Benjamin Kwashi. Mr... Read More


Plateau minority group protests alleged political marginalisation by APC ahead of 2027

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- A coalition of minority ethnic communities in Plateau North Senatorial District has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of creating a political arrangement that could leav... Read More


Nine killed in Plateau bus attack as army chief visits state, orders troops to sustain pressure on criminals

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- At least nine people were killed when gunmen attacked a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Sunday night. Th... Read More


GOC visits Plateau communities where 10 people died with 22 arrested in one week

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- At least 10 people were killed in separate attacks across Plateau State last week, while security forces arrested at least 22 suspects during various operations. The killings hap... Read More


Soldiers arrest three suspects after 17-year-old was killed in Plateau

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- Soldiers have arrested three suspects following the killing of a 17-year-old boy, Peter Gyang, at Kafi-Abu village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The arre... Read More


Plateau govt demands probe after VIO officials' confrontation in Jos

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Plateau State Government has called for an investigation into an altercation involving Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) officials on an enforcement operation along Ahmadu Bello... Read More


INEC says over 95,000 PVCs uncollected in Plateau, plans IDP voting

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 95,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain uncollected in Plateau State, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The c... Read More


Police arraign 87-year-old man for allegedly attacking judge with cutlass in court

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- An 87-year-old man, Dahiru Garba, appeared on Tuesday before a chief magistrate's court in Yola, Adamawa State, charged with allegedly attacking an area court judge with a cutlass ... Read More


Prison Congestion: 'Over 250 inmates sleep on floor at Jalingo custodial centre'

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- More than 250 inmates at the Jalingo Custodial Centre in Taraba State are sleeping on mats on the floor as the facility houses more than twice its designed capacity, Gabriel Olayin... Read More


Danjuma Foundation offers 50 Taraba children specialist eye care

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- The T.Y. Danjuma Foundation has sent 50 children from Murbai in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State for specialist treatment after they developed eye problems. The chi... Read More