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The Police Command in Plateau has told everyone living in Plateau State and Bukuru metropolis to stay away from obstructing public peace during Christmas via indiscriminate use of firecrackers. The command’s Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), ASP Gabriel Ujah disclosed this warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria ...

      This morning, after the Governor of Abia state addressed the people of the withdrawal of army from street and promised that the state will come back to its peaceful state yesterday, the Nigerian Army says it will not leave the state until it accomplish its planned military ...

Plateau State government organised a reception for BBNaija winner Efe Ejeba He flew to Jos in a private jet to attend the event. He was welcomed by the Commissioner for Tourism, members of TeamEFE at the airport. From there he proceeded to the state house and was welcomed by Plateau ...

Yesterday, there was a heavy downpour of “Ice blocks” in Jos, Plateau State as it rained…some funny Nigerians however wished it had rained down fishes or even fuel…

The Police in Panyam, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, on Wednesday arrested a woman for allegedly killing her newly-born baby girl. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the woman (name withheld) allegedly killed her baby shortly after delivery. It was gathered that the widow had suffocated the ...

Two persons were, trampled to death in a stampede during the All Progressives Party, APC, presidential campaign visit to Plateau State. The victims, Sunday Vanguard confirmed, were trying to force their way out of the crowded Rwang Pam Township Stadium, venue of the event, when they were trampled on and ...

Some of the youth attacked and burnt Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign buses when it was being sighted. According to PremiumTimes, the attacked occurred today, January 10, 2015 when PDP supporters in the state gathered at the Hiapang Airport to receive the governorship candidate of the party, Gyang Pwajok who was returning ...

To prevent being infected with the deadly Ebola virus, two people in Makurdi, Benue who believed salt could help prevent contracting the virus have been confirmed dead. Dr Joseph Kumba, Director, Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Human Services confirmed the report. �We got the report at a ...

2 feared dead, others hospitalised in Jos after excess salt consumption to prevent Ebola The rumour that Ebola could be prevented via consumption if salt seems to have caused some their lives. According to Thisday, At least two persons have been feared killed and 20 others hospitalised in various hospitals ...

According to Punch,�One of the�football�lovers at the centre, Muhammed Ibrahim, said over 400 youths were watching the match when the incident happened. �The viewing centre is large. Television sets were placed at various points and it was crowded and�in fact, over 400 of us would have been killed had the ...

Mr. Chris Ishe, a teacher at Kent Academy, Miango, Plateau State, lost his wife,daughter and sister-in-law to the Jos Bomb Blast on 20th of May. He told Punch his heart breaking story below: That morning, we all woke up quite early to have morning devotion. My wife then said she ...

Barely a week after 2 separate bombs killed over 120 in Jos, another bomb blast rocked Jos City .The blast occurred at a football viewing centre,Bauci road,where many gathered to watch the European Champions League final between Atletico vs Real Madrid Match….The University of Jos as well as the staff ...

These are some faces of the students of University of Jos who lost their lives in that unfortunate �bomb�blast�two days ago.Their school mates circulated the�photos�.Among them are Mike Ogbole ,Milli, Vivian, Lydia, Francisca . May their souls rest in peace

Eyewitness said the explosions shook the entire area causing major panic in the area. The bombs were primed to inflict maximum casualties as they exploded few minutes apart. Over 200 people were killed, up from the official 72 dead released earlier by government sources, as the two apparent car bombings ...

The President has released a press statement condemning the bomb blast that happened yesterday afternoon at Terminus market in Jos. President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Jos, Plateau state, today, describing the perpetrators of this tragic assault on human freedom as cruel and evil. �He has ...

A heavy bombing has been reported and confirmed in Plateau State, Jose to be precise. The bombing reportedly went off around 2:55pm today 20th May 2014. The sad event happened at�Ahmadu Bello Way where the GSM market is located which is densely populated. No words on the number of casualties ...

Today is Tu-Baba‘s birthday and the ‘African Queen’ crooner is currently in Plateau state on a peace tour. Check out these exclusive pictures of his visit sent it from our correspondence in Jos. He wore a custom-made ‘senator’s outfit’, styled with gold skull cuff-links and a gold neck-chain. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...

Four persons were shot dead on Sunday night by suspected Fulani herdsmen at a local drinking spot in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. About seven others were injured and are now receiving treatment at Plateau Specialist Hospital during the attack on the drinking joint for local brew ...