Scarcity: DPR monitors fuel stations in Plateau
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR in Plateau State has appealed for calm as the fuel scarcity persists in the State and assured that the commodity would be made available as Government is not resting on its oars to ensure its availability.
Plateau workers kick against introduction of contributory pension
Jos – The Joint Union of Plateau State Owned Tertiary Institutions, JUPTI has objected to the State Governor, Simon Lalong’s Executive Bill on Contributory Pension Scheme pending before the State House of Assembly saying the Governor has not taken into consideration peculiarities of some employees before proposing certain policies.
Plateau Deputy Speaker impeached
The Plateau State House of Assembly has impeached its Deputy Speaker, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi by voice votes.
Plateau commissioner slumps, dies while jogging with gov
Plateau State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Sam Galadima, is dead, he was aged, 64.
Plateau Utd’s player dies in auto crash 6 days to his wedding
PLATEAU United have announced the passing away of one of their influential players, Sabole Shehu who died in a car crash on Sunday on his way to Kaduna, barely six days to his wedding.
Alleged looted state funds: EFCC summons Ex Gov, Jonah Jang
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang to appear before it for questioning.
Sports Minister denies clash with Plateau gov
MINISTER of Youth and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, has denied that there was a clash between his supporters and those of the Governor of Plateau state, Mr. Simon Lalon, in Shendam, Plateau state, during the Christmas break.
How Boko Haram killed 600 teachers, displaced 19,000 in 7 states
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, (NUT), Com. Michael Olukoya, on Monday said that the union has lost over 600 of its members to Boko Haram attacks.
20 killed in renewed attack in Plateau communities.
No fewer than 20 people have been killed in attacks carried out in the early hours of Sunday in Zakupwang community, Foron District and Fan village in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government council of Plateau State.
It’s not yet time for power shift to North – Onoja
MAJOR-General Lawrence Onoja is a former military governor of Plateau and Katsina States and was Principal Staff Officer to Gen. Sanni Abacha. He is presently president of the Alumni Association of the National Institute and chairman, Strategic Mobilization Committee of the Arewa Consultative Forum(ACF). In this interview, he speaks on issues concerning the 2015 presidential election, power shift and the position of the Middle-Belt. Excerpts:
Plateau lawmakers seek proper account of Sure-P funds
…SURE-P to employ 50,000 graduates
Jos—The Plateau State House of Assembly is to ascertain the total amount that has accrued to the state from the Sure-P Programme of the Federal Government since inception and why the state is not involved in all aspects of the programme.
APC registration excites Plateau politicians
The registration of the All Progressive Congress, APC, is exciting to politicians in Plateau State, saying it has potential to provide an alternative platform to the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP.
STF: Coping with security challenge, community service in Plateau
The military and their operations, especially when drafted to a place to restore order, are often associated with a no-nonsense attitude to depict the seriousness of their mission. Thus, it is usual to see road blocks and other security bulwarks in the effort to restore law and order.
