…active thunderstorms had already been recorded over Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Plateau, Kano, Jigawa and Kaduna.NiMet shares new forecast for Monday, September 14, 2026, showing how weather conditions may affect different parts of Nigeria. Photo: Gettywarns 27 areas of thunderstormsNiMet said the system is moving we…

…of Diazepam concealed inside loaves of bread from Sabitu. In a separate operation in Plateau, NDLEA officers arrested a 51-year-old man, Chinedu Uzor, at Katako Market in Jos with 157,100 capsules of Tramadol. Commending the operatives for the seizures and arrests, the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen.…

…the EOD team successfully disposed of two cylinders and disabled the remaining two. “In Plateau, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE arrested six suspected illegal miners at Rakwok mining site, Barkin Ladi LGA. “The troops recovered a cutlass, seven torchlights, a mobile phone and other items from the suspects. “In Benu…

The Plateau State Government has condemned fresh attacks by gunmen in parts of Mangu Local Government Area and a separate incident in Jos South, which claimed more lives, urging residents not to resort to reprisals. In a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramna…

…The drugs were allegedly being conveyed by a 28-year-old suspect, Habibu Sabitu. In Plateau State, a 51-year-old man, Chinedu Uzor, was arrested at Katako Market, Jos, with 157,100 capsules of tramadol. The agency also intensified its campaign against illicit cannabis cultivation, destroying 4,832.56kg of skunk on cann…

…and another injured in fresh attacks on communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, with the Mwaghavul Youth Movement (MYM) calling for investigations and stronger security measures to protect residents. The latest attack occurred in Kinat community, where 29-year-old Katbam Titus was reportedly killed…

…Field Office. The dialogue, which brought together journalists from Bauchi, Gombe and Plateau states, was organised as part of UNICEF’s advocacy efforts to strengthen public financing for children in its field office states. The participants were challenged to move beyond reporting political promises and budgetary allo…

…complain about is not GMO at all. It is counterfeit hybrid seed. Insecurity in Benue and Plateau has turned our food basket into a graveyard. It is a government distributing millions of bags of “improved” seed without ever explaining the difference between hybrid, certified, and genetically modified. So, what are we re…

…of it, we responded immediately and offered an apology. Like the case of a journalist in Plateau State, I apologised for our staff’s error, and the NUJ President confirmed it. It was one of the reasons they cited for awarding me as NUJ MAN OF THE YEAR, 2026. If for any reason we need to question a journalist, we go thr…

…NANS Zone C consequently urged tertiary institutions across Kwara, Benue, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory to review their fee structures and abolish charges that place unnecessary financial pressure on students. The association said every payment made by students must translate into cor…

— Investigations ongoing, CP says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday summoned the State Security Council to review the security situation in the state, as the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with some of the recent deadly attacks. The meeting, held at the Ne…

Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong, has confirmed the death of 23 people, while 143 suspected cases of infection have been recorded as a diphtheria outbreak sweeps across the state over the last two weeks. Baamlong, who disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Jos on Tuesday, said the st…

…people have died from a diphtheria outbreak in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, with 143 suspected cases recorded. Nine diphtheria patients are currently hospitalised in Plateau State, while health authorities have intensified clinical and community interventions to contain further spread of the diseas…

No Muslim group planning to establish Hisbah in Plateau - JNI The Plateau State chapter of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has denied reports that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area.The clarification follows claims by the state government that Hisbah activitie…

…PEACE Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE maintained vigilance over communities in Plateau State to prevent armed violence and illegal weapon use. On 22 August 2026, troops responded to a report of gunshots around DTV in Bassa LGA of Plateau State and arrested one suspect, recovering a locally made hunting gun. Prelimin…

Nigerian singer and rapper, Shallipopi has revealed why he remained silent over his dispute with his former manager, Damilola Akinwumi, popularly known as Dapper. Recall that the Benin-born artiste had previously accused Dapper of withholding royalties from 46 of his songs. Explaining the reason for his silence, Shalli…

Hisbah not allowed in Plateau - Governor Mutfwang warns Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Are, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorized and unacceptable. The Govern…

…Last season’s runners-up Rivers United started their campaign in style, edging past Plateau United 2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium,Port Harcourt. Abdulrasheed Dabai, and Wasiu Falolu got the goals for the hosts. Kwara United and Kano Pillars played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in Ilorin. Kano Pillars led 2-0 through…

Ghanaian-Nigerian pastor found d3ad, colleague missing after abduction in Plateau At least five people have been k!lled in separate attacks across communities in Plateau State, including a pastor who was abducted while travelling from Jos to Bokkos. Conflict reporter, Masara Kim disclosed the incidents in a post on X o…

Suspected Fulani militias ambush and k!ll woman in Plateau communit A woman has been k!lled by suspected fulani bandits in Batok 2 Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 2100 hours on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports o…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested some female students over a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state. The command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Alabo said the Commissioner of Police, Ayo…

…Barau joined over 500 Islamic scholars at a national JIBWIS symposium held in Jos, Plateau StateThe gathering brought together governors from Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Jigawa States alongside other senior federal officialsJIBWIS also pledged support for any position taken by its Ulama'u Council chairman on the 2027 electi…

Suspected thief nabbed after stealing motorcycle from dispatch rider in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a stop-and-search operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, identified as…

Troops foil armed robbery attack, rescue two locals in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted armed robbery attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded…

…Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara had the complete data. Comparable data were unavailable for Edo, Osun and Rivers. For comparison, available records for the first half of 2025 showed N465.07bn spent under Government House, Gov…