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…
Two female journalists working with Jay FM in Jos, Plateau State, have been reportedly arrested by security agents over a video showing a face-off involving a cleric and some security operatives during the funeral service of the mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. According to Jay FM…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed his commitment to national unity, assuring Christian communities in northern Nigeria of his administration’s dedication to fairness and inclusivity across all faiths. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu gave the assurance during a meeting with Christian…
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Monday, sentenced a 26-year-old labourer, Abraham John, to 18 months in prison for stealing three bags of cement. The Magistrate, Irene Pati, summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge. Pati, in her judgment, however, gave the convict an option of a fine of N20,000…
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Pankshin South Constituency. AIT reports that the lawmaker was abducted from his home at Dong area of Jos North LGA. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Plateau State has been battling insecurity. Recall that the District Head of Birbyang in Birbyang Ward of…
Some residents of Jos, the Plateau state capital, have performed Ga’ib – funeral prayer in absentia for the soul of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday evening at a clinic in London and would be buried on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina state. The funeral prayer was performed on Monday evening in Yandoya…