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Jos

September 2, 2021

Court bars Buhari regime from removing Jos college provost

The NIC has barred Buhari’s regime from removing Joseph Okwori, provost of the Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Jos.

August 30, 2021

Jos Killings: Military warns Plateau residents against self-defence

The military said the consistent call for self-defence would escalate the security challenges bedevilling the state.

Nigerian army used to illustrate the story
August 29, 2021

Report of 230 Igbos killed in Jos fake: Police

There were reports on social media that a luxurious bus conveying commuters of Igbo extraction was set ablaze, killing 230 passengers in Jos.

Plateau CP, Edward Chuka Egbuka
August 29, 2021

Police foil kidnap attempt in Jos, kill one of three-man gang

One AK-47 rifle and 12 rounds of live 7.62X39mm caliber ammunition were recovered from the scene of the crime.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
August 28, 2021

Jos Killings: Lawmakers urge victims to forgive, embrace one another

The legislators who visited hospitals where victims were being treated, condemned the killings.

Plateau State House of Assembly
August 28, 2021

Jos Killings: Lagos evacuates 3-week-old baby, students

The evacuation became necessary following recent attacks and killings in Jos and environs, following sectarian violence.

August 28, 2021

Plateau Assembly gives Gov. Lalong two-week ultimatum to end killings

The Plateau State House of Assembly asked Governor Simon Lalong to speak up on the killings and outline his measures to stop it.

Simon Lalong
August 25, 2021

Plateau govt re-imposes 24-hour curfew following fresh killings

Yelwa Zangam community was attacked by gunmen on Tuesday night.

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong
August 22, 2021

NLC decries UNIJOS killings, urges more security at flashpoints

Many students and staff of UNIJOS had come under a series of attacks with many reportedly killed.

August 21, 2021

Jos Killings: Kogi govt evacuates students from UNIJOS, other institutions

Plateau State has been under siege since some travellers were killed in the Rukuba axis of the state while on transit from Bauchi to Ondo State on August 14.

Yahaya Bello