Plateau launches Nigeria Development Update in Jos
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Government has launched the May 2025 edition of the ‘Nigeria Development Update’ (NDU) – a flagship World Bank Report series that assesses Nigeria’s economic…
Hajj 2025: 1,019 intending pilgrims depart Jos for Saudi Arabia
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has bid farewell to about 1,019 intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. While bidding the farewell to…
Establishment of Orthopaedic Hospital Jos: to ensure ‘equitable geographical spread’ – Prof Onche
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Chief Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, Prof. Icha Inalegwu Onche, has disclosed that, the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, is one of three hospitals signed…
Insecurity: Northern Governors reiterate support for creation of State Police
by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) and Northern Traditional Council rose from its marathon joint meeting on Saturday, registering its support for creation of State Police,…
Southern Kaduna suffered neglects under successive regimes – FOSKAP opens up
by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Critical stakeholders in Southern Kaduna, under the auspices of ‘Forum of Southern Kaduna Professors’ (FOSKAP), has finally opened up, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu seems…
Operation SAFE HAVEN nabs 2 notorious criminal suspects in B-Ladi
…for gun-running, kidnapping activities. by Christiana Gokyo, Jos JOS: Troops of 3 Division/ ‘Operation SAFE HAVEN’ in Plateau State, while on a follow-up operations, reportedly arrested a notorious gunrunner/kidnapper, one…
Northern Governors call for strategies, synergy between FG, States against Boko Haram re-insurgence
by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) says the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in some parts of the North-east and the outbreak of violent killings in the…
Boko-Haram: Zulum approves 35 patrol vehicles, motorcycles for Borno community
…Assures of resettling displaced communities. by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of 35 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to enhance the operational capabilities…
Kaduna: Scholarship opportunities await ‘outstanding students’ in Basawa constituents – Assembly aspirant
by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna An aspirant for the Kaduna State House of Assembly (Basawa Constituency), under the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, Hon. Mukhtar Zubairu, says he will prioritize establishment…
Insecurity: Middle-Belt group raises alarm, alleges rising attacks “a political, ethnic-cleansing”
…Says, “Over 20,000 square km lands across Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau States’ taken over by terrorists.” …Requests communities under threat to access firearms for self-defence. by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Group, under…