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Jos

February 22, 2022

Driver gets one year jail term for cheating

The prosecutor said that the convict was given a vehicle for commercial purposes but instead he converted it for his personal use.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
February 21, 2022

UniJos student docked for allegedly killing girlfriend for ritual

The student had used a fork to gorge his girlfriend’s eyes and used his feet to smash her head against the floor.

Moses Okoh and Jennifer Anthony
February 21, 2022

Tricycle operator jailed for robbing passenger

The prosecutor said that the complainant entered the convict’s tricycle, and on the way, the convict stopped and attempted to strangle the complainant.

Economy
February 20, 2022

Two children drown in Jos dam while trying to salvage friend’s shoe

However, ASP Ubah Ogaba, the police spokesman in Plateau, said the incident was not reported to the police.

Jos Dam
February 16, 2022

Demand for cow meat has drastically reduced: Jos butchers

Samson Okafor, chairman of the association, blamed the low patronage on poor economy and worsening security.

January 13, 2022

FLASH: Armed bandits invade Plateau poly, kidnap students

Gunmen on Wednesday night invaded the main campus of the Plateau State Polytechnic and abducted an unspecified number of students.

January 10, 2022

Marketers shun Plateau govt’s threat as fuel scarcity hits Jos

There are reports that in some of the filling stations dispensing fuel, the product is being sold for between N170 and N200 per litre.

Roadside fuel sellers
January 6, 2022

Plateau govt to auction fuel stations hoarding petrol

The government said the decision of the government is aimed at addressing the untold hardship motorists are currently passing through, created by operators of fuel stations.

Simon Lalong
January 5, 2022

The Informant247 to train undergraduates in journalism

The foundation would collaborate with experts and institutions to remove the obstacles faced by trainees.

The Informant247
December 29, 2021

Bandits demand N500 million ransom for kidnapped traditional ruler: Military Commander

Gunmen on December 26 abducted Mr Mato, the Paramount Ruler of Gindri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau at his residence.

Major General Ibrahim Ali and Bandits