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NEMA PRESENTS RELIEF MATERIALS TO SURVIVORS OF ANGWAN RUKUBA TRAGIC ATTACK IN PLATEAU STATE

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has presented relief materials to the Plateau State Government for onward distribution to victims and survivors of the Angwan Rukuba tragic attack. The intervention is aimed at providing immediate relief and support to affected persons, enabling them to gradually rebuild their lives and resume normal daily activities. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, who was represented by the North Central Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Adebiyi B. Razaq, made the presentation at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos.  Mrs. Umar explained that the relief materials were approved as part of federal assistance to communities affected by the violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. She noted that the NEMA Operations Office in Jos conducted a comprehensive assessment to determine the extent of damage and the level of support required for the survivors. Based on the findings, the Federal Government approve...

NBTE EHCON Hold Curriculum Workshop to Strengthen Environmental Health Programmes

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The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), has convened a five-day National Curriculum Final Critique Workshop for Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Environmental Health–related fields. The workshop, which commenced on Monday at the NBTE Centre of Excellence in Kaduna, is focused on reviewing and refining curricula for HND programmes in Food Safety and Hygiene, Environmental Health Monitoring and Surveillance, and School Health. Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Executive Secretary of NBTE, the Director of Nursing and Health Technology Department, Pharm. Salihu Ibrahim, reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to strengthening technical education through continuous curriculum development and strategic partnerships. He emphasized the importance of producing industry-driven curricula that respond to contemporary public health challenges. In his welcome address, the Director of Curriculum Deve...

MY ANGWA IS REALLY BLEEDING

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What happened at my area last night, Angwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA, on Sunday 29th march, 2026 around 8:13p.m was like a movie, but this has further reminded Plateau people that terrorists have infiltrated the state not just our villages,  yes! I mean TERRORISTS with genocidal mission on the Plateau. Last night deadly mission at my area of birth was another sad day after the 2010 Jos bomb blast at the same area, same spots, but this time around the terrorists alighted from a car and spread, taking positions at strategic places at the Angwan Rukuba junction, knowing fully well they might have spied the area prior to their operation. For those that know Angwan Rukuba well, occasionally there has been series of raids and arrest by operatives of the National Drug Law (NDLEA) Enforcement Agency. So when the terrorists alighted from the car that brought them for the deadly and planned mission in a commando style wel...

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG CONGRATULATES PROF. NENTAWE YILWATDA GOSHWE ON HIS ELECTION AS APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

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The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined millions of Nigerians, well-wishers, admirers and party faithful across the world in congratulating his esteemed brother, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, on his successful screening and well-deserved election as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside other members of the National Working Committee. In a heartfelt congratulatory message, Governor Mutfwang described Prof. Goshwe’s emergence through a consensus arrangement as a thoughtful demonstration of the APC’s commitment to inclusive, people-oriented leadership under the guidance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly as the nation looks ahead to the 2027 general elections. The Governor commended the maturity and foresight of party leaders and stakeholders who have continued to promote unity, tolerance, a...

PLATEAU STATE DEEPENS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DRIVE, SEEKS STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH NCC

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The Plateau State Government has intensified its drive toward building a technology-driven economy, reaffirming its commitment to positioning the state as a leading digital hub through strategic partnerships and targeted reforms aimed at job creation and sustainable economic growth. Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, made this known while receiving the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ms. Rimini Haraya Makama, during a courtesy visit at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos. The Governor described the visit as both timely and significant, noting that it aligns with his administration’s declaration of 2025 as the year of digital innovation. He stressed the need to move beyond policy discussions to the implementation of practical, high-impact solutions, particularly in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence. “We have engaged in extensive conversations around the digital ...

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG RECEIVES SALLAH HOMAGE FROM JNI, URGES UNITY AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN PLATEAU AND BEYOND

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As the Muslim Ummah marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and celebrates Eid-el-Fitr across the country, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Monday, March 23, 2026, received a Sallah homage from the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos. The visit provided an opportunity for both the government and the Muslim community to reaffirm their shared commitment to peace, unity, and sustainable development in Plateau State. In his remarks, Governor Mutfwang emphasized the importance of sustaining the moral and spiritual lessons of Ramadan, noting that the fasting period instills values essential for societal growth. He expressed hope that these lessons would endure, shaping character and strengthening citizens to become more God-fearing, compassionate, and committed to the unity and progress of the state. The Governor highlighted the significance of interfaith engageme...