COCIN Church dedicates Headquarters in Jos
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos The people of Plateau State have been urged to rise above ethnic and religious differences, and channel their efforts towards issues that yield tangible democratic benefits…
Nigeria Police urged to “Go Dynamic” against gender-based violence
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos An appeal has been made to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) – as a law enforcement agency – to approach campaign against gender-based violence with vigor,…
Crisis as ACF sacks its Chairman, Chief Aduku for alleged visit to CDS Gen. Musa
…Sets-up new Exco. by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna There appears to be serious crises in the Northern Socio-cultural Organization, ‘Arewa Consultative Forum’ (ACF), following the recent outright sacking of its Chairman,…
Nigerian Ambassador, Malami Shehu honored in Dubai by Republic of Azerbaijan
…200 countries’ delegates in attendance. by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation has presented a certificate of commendation…
Kaduna: Northern HoR Members pledge N350m to rebuild bombed village
…Supported with N30m by Southern colleagues. by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A group of Members of House of Representatives (HoR), from northern States, have pledged N350 million for the rebuilding of…
Plateau’s Human Rights Commission records over 1000 cases during the year
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State National Human Rights Commission has received over one thousand one hundred (1,100) cases of human violations and has treated 90 percent, which are…
Nigeria: Rights groups call for ‘complete removal’ of Section 24 Cyber Crimes Act
…Decry its use to target Rhoda Jatau. …Claim that, “Act misuses, violates freedom of journalists; hinders rights groups’ independence.” by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Rights groups, under the auspices of ‘Diaspora…
PLATEAU: Mangu LGC under siege by ‘Suspected Herdsmen’
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos Following a recent terrorists’ attack on Gudum Village of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has expressed “deep sorrow” over the atrocities…
Association alleges Persons with Disabilities “live below poverty level” on the Plateau
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos JOS – The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, in Plateau State, has observed that, because of ‘barriers,’ PWDs in the State are living below…
Group stages “Solidarity Walk” protest in Jos
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau Solidarity Group has staged a solidarity walk protest in support of Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang. In a speech during the ‘walk,’ leader of…