Gunmen kill traditional ruler in Plateau
Unknown gunmen, at midnight, attacked Gyangyang village in Jhar Chiefdom of Kanam Local Government area of Plateau state, killing the acting village head, Alhaji Mohammed Suleiman.
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.
