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Jos

April 14, 2025

Plateau Killings: Issuing statements not enough, be committed to protecting Nigerians, Amnesty International tells Tinubu’s govt

Amnesty International said the security lapses that enabled the horrific attacks must be investigated.

April 14, 2025

47 killed in fresh attack on Plateau communities

The attack comes days after 52 people were killed and properties were destroyed in Bokkos Local Government.

Gunmen
April 14, 2025

Troops rescued 16 kidnapped victims in Plateau, says OPSH

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued 16 kidnapped victims in Mangu LGA, Plateau.

Nigerian Troops
April 14, 2025

Electrician to spend three years in prison for attempted stealing

She also ordered him to pay N90,000 in compensation to the complainant and, in default, spend two years in prison.

Jos prison
April 14, 2025

Carpenter jailed 30 months for defrauding groom-to-be

A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced a 42-year-old carpenter, Ado Ali, to 30 months’ imprisonment for cheating a groom-to-be.

Local carpenter
April 14, 2025

Jos resident gets one-year prison sentence for stealing bicycle

On Monday, a Jos Magistrates’ Court sentenced a 22-year-old panel beater, Mohammad Auwal, to one year in prison for stealing a phone and bicycle.

Bicycle
April 14, 2025

Police arrest, jail 22-year-old for stealing gas cylinder

On Monday, a Jos Magistrates’ Court sentenced a 22-year-old labourer, Emmanuel Ugwu, to six months in prison for stealing a gas cylinder.

Gas cylinder
April 9, 2025

Terrorists carrying out genocide in Plateau, says Governor Muftwang

“The question is, who are the persons behind the organisers of this terrorism? This is what the security agencies must help us to unravel,” said the governor.

Mutfwang/Bandits
April 7, 2025

Plateau Attacks: ‘Killing spree’ in Nigeria may lead to anarchy if not addressed, JNI warns

“The recent killing spree in Bokkos is worrisome. We fear that the way things are going, if not well-managed, it can lead to anarchy,” JNI said.

Bandits used to illustrate the story
April 7, 2025

Plateau revamped 80 PHCs to reduce maternal, child mortality: Commissioner

The commissioner said the intention was to provide accommodation for skilled birth attendants at the PHCs while improving the health indices of the state.

Plateau governor, Caleb Mutfwang