…Peace (OPEP), have arrested a 17-year-old girl for allegedly assaulting a man in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on October 5, 2026 at Baduo Community, where troops responded to a report of an assault and arrested a 17…

…nomination exercise held on September 15 at the party’s secretariat in Dogon Karfe, Jos North Local Government Area. He is asking the court to stop the NDC, its officials and agents from replacing, withdrawing or removing him as the party’s candidate until the case is decided. He also wants the court to stop the NDC fr…

…following an alleged dispute over the destruction of farm crops in Kwanga village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on September 25, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, responded to a report of the assault. Th…

…vacation of the seats. 10. Twenty-three 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…

…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 activities had begun in the area, sparking controversy and concern among residents.Speaking to Daily Trust, JNI Plateau Secretary Dr…

…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 Governor gave the directive in a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, by Dr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public…

…we abandon issues. “In Plateau and Kaduna, voting patterns have for 20 years split along Jos North/South and Kaduna North/South lines. Survey “Afrobarometer’s 2022 survey found that 62% of Nigerians said ethnicity is ‘very important’ in voting, while only 23% prioritise policy. “If we vote by surname in 2027, we will g…

…of the suspects identified as as Rev. Hassan Yunisim Mijah, 42, of Tudun Wada, Jos North, allegedly conspired with Sgt. Ezra Sunday, a Nigerian Air Force personnel, and OS Usman Khalid, a Nigerian Navy personnel, both attached to Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Jos, to kidnap the wives of Bishop Ephraim Gong…

…woman, Mrs Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapped from her residence in Dong Village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue operation was conducted on August 11, 2026, following the abduction of the victim from her residence in the community. A military source told Zagazola Makama that troops launched…

…District communities in Bassa, Nding Sesut community, Ngbra Zongo and Angwan Rukuba in Jos North. Residents said many of these communities have witnessed mass killings, destruction of homes, churches and food stores, occupation or abandonment of farmlands, displacement of thousands of residents and prolonged humanitari…

…and four other suspected drug peddlers during a raid on a notorious drug hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama on August 6, 2026 that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on July 30, at the Congo-Russia area following intellig…

…around the Jos Plateau, particularly in Jos South, Barkin Ladi, Riyom and parts of Jos North local government areas. Fulanis, on the other hand, are a widely dispersed pastoralist ethnic group found across Nigeria and West Africa, with communities in several parts of Plateau State, including Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Mangu,…

…in Plateau State. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Ring Road area of Jos North Local Government Area. The chef and contestant for Mr. And Miss Glam, Nigeria 2026, had denied the allegation. However, instead of handing him over to relevant authorities, some people took laws into their hands and subject…

…denies dumping APCLegit.ng earlier reported that Hon. Adamu Aliyu, who represents Jos North in the Plateau State House of Assembly, publicly addressed rumours of his exit from the APC.The lawmaker pointed to disputes from recent APC primaries as the source of the rumours, alleging failed aspirants were behind them.The…

…for their 5-year-old daughter, who was reportedly r@ped in Anguwan Rogo community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, have accused the police of demanding N50,000 for the investigation. The minor identified as Hauwa'u Hayatu, was said to have been s3xually assaulted by one Zubairu Ussaini, last Thursda…

…rich cultural diversity, and a history as one of Nigeria's foremost commercial centres, Jos North Local Government Area occupies a unique place in Plateau State and the nation's social and economic life. For decades, the area has served as a meeting point for ethnic nationalities, religions, and economic interests, ear…