Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Jos

July 17, 2026

Plateau sets 2027 agenda for improved healthcare delivery

The Plateau government says it will prioritise primary healthcare, health workforce development and improved access to quality healthcare in 2027.

Caleb Mutfwang
July 15, 2026

Trader sentenced to prison for stealing trousers in hospital

A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced a 26-year-old trader, Ahmed Abdullahi, to nine months in prison for stealing a shirt and trousers from a hospital.

Jos court
July 15, 2026

NIPSS boss meets Gbong Gwom, apologises for Berom militia group comment

Mr Omotayo, who visited the paramount ruler tendered an apology for his recent comments on the Berom people.

NIPSS boss meets Gbong Gwom
July 14, 2026

Jos trader sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing phone

A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old trader, Nanzing Solomon, to one year in prison for stealing a phone.

Jos Prison
July 13, 2026

Obi condemns Benue, Plateau killings, decries normalising of violence

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has condemned the recent killings in Benue and Plateau.

July 13, 2026

Artisanal miners in Plateau link surge in crime to illegal tin mining

Artisanal miners in Zawan and Bukuru, in the Jos South council area of Plateau, have attributed the recent surge in crime to increased illegal tin mining.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
July 10, 2026

Plateau govt. procures 500 truckloads of fertiliser for sale at subsidised rate

The governor directed that fertiliser be sold to farmers at a subsidised rate of N20,000 per bag.

fertiliser
July 10, 2026

Police officers searching civilians’ phones without court warrant is criminal: CP

“No personnel of this command has the legal authority to search the mobile phone of any citizen on the road without a court warrant,” said the CP.

Officer searching civilian’s phone
July 6, 2026

Suspected herdsmen kill vigilante, injure another in Plateau

Mr Mallai said the deceased was shot in the head, while his colleague, Daniel Yilbin, sustained injuries during the attack.

Open grazing
July 3, 2026

Gas dealers in Plateau decry low patronage amidst price hike

Cooking gas dealers in Pankshin, Plateau, are struggling with low patronage amid the current price hike.

Gas station