At least 12 miners were reportedly killed when unknown gunmen stormed a mining site in Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The incident, according to residents, occurred Tuesday night when the attackers stormed the site while the victims were engaged in mining activities and opened fire on them. However,…
At least four children have been reportedly killed in a reprisal attack in Dorong village, Foron district of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication based in the Lake Chad region, said the attack occurred on Thursday morning. Citing sources, Makama said the attack was allegedly carried out by armed Fulani…
A Plateau state High Court sitting in Jos has sentenced a police officer, Sgt. Ruya Auta, to death for the killing of a University of Jos student, Rinji Bala. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday by the Chief Justice of Plateau State, Justice David Mann, at High Court 1. The court found the officer guilty…
Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau state, is in the final stages of his impending defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), TheCable can report. TheCable understands that the entire process would be completed before the end of January 2026. Sources within the governor’s camp told TheCable that Mutfwang has made up his mind to leave…
At least two soldiers and two police officers were involved in a physical clash at a popular market in Jos, the Plateau State capital, causing tension among traders and residents. The incident reportedly occurred at the GSM centre in the Hamaz area. Although the exact cause of the altercation is yet to be officially confirmed,…
Three people have been killed and two others injured after cattle rustlers invaded Mwar community in Chakfem Chiefdom of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident occurred between midnight on Saturday and the early hours of Sunday. Our correspondent learnt that the rustlers—suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, and heavily armed—successfully rustled several cattle and…
The management of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has ordered the immediate closure of all junior and senior schools in the state. The PSUBEB described the decision as a preventive measure to protect students from any unforeseen “security threats”. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the development comes amidst attacks on schools in Kebbi…
A Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Evangelist Ezekiel Dachomo, has drawn nationwide attention after a video of him declaring that no ransom should be paid if he is ever kidnapped went viral on social media. In the video, Dachomo said his death would “raise war” and lead…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the prompt release of two journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, who were recently arrested while on duty. The journalists were reportedly detained after posting a video on social media showing a confrontation…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Plateau residents to be peaceful and unite for the progress and growth of the nation. Tinubu made the call yesterday at the funeral service of Nana Lydia Yilwatda at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) headquarters in Jos, Plateau State. Mama Lydia was the mother of Prof Nentawe…