In a landmark decision, the Federal Government and the leadership of the Organised Labour have agreed to a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers, according to the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris. The agreement was finalized during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday between President Bola Tinubu andContinue Reading
Riyom L.G.A., 2024 – In the heart of Riyom Local Government Area, a man has stood as a pillar of hope, resilience, and unwavering loyalty. Hon. Kim Titus Danja, known for his steadfast commitment to democracy and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is once again poised to contest for theContinue Reading
In a significant security operation, troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have apprehended seven terror suspects and seized a large cache of sophisticated weapons in the Fann District of Barkin-Ladi local government area of Plateau State. This operation follows a tragic attack on OPSH operatives, resulting in the death ofContinue Reading
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s agricultural sector, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the appointment of Senator Simon Bako Lalong as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricultural Institutions. Representing Plateau South Senatorial District, the former Plateau State Governor brings a wealth of experience and a provenContinue Reading
In a significant effort to foster understanding and collaboration among different religious communities in Plateau State and beyond, the Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA) recently engaged journalists in a vital dialogue about the media’s role in interfaith relations and peacebuilding. The three-day program, held at Crispan Hotels inContinue Reading
In a significant humanitarian effort, the United States-based Kedrick Scribner Foundation Inc., in collaboration with the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has enrolled over 700 widows and orphans of deceased police officers into a free health insurance scheme. This initiative coincided with the celebration of the 2024 International Widow’sContinue Reading
In a decisive ruling, a high court sitting in Jos has affirmed the FEL and KHIG ruling houses of Garah in the Mushere district of Bokkos Local Government Area as the only families eligible to serve as the village head of Garah. The judgment follows a suit filed in NovemberContinue Reading
A two-storey building of Saints Academy, a secondary school in the Busa-Buji neighbourhood of Jos North LGA, collapsed this morning, July 12, 2024. The sad event triggered an immediate response, with cranes and rescue workers working diligently to liberate individuals trapped beneath the fallen structures. Authorities are on-site coordinating theContinue Reading
In a significant stride towards enhancing the integrity of local elections, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) recently conducted a capacity-building workshop for the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) members and staff. The four-day workshop, titled “Introduction to Electoral Administration and Operations for PLASIEC Staff,” aimed to equipContinue Reading
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN), in collaboration with the Plateau State Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality, are set to inaugurate a significant new initiative. The PMAN Plateau State Chapter is preparing to launch its 10-member legal team, marking theContinue Reading
