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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Plateau State Chapter, has called on governments at all levels to take decisive steps to end insecurity and protect lives and property across the state. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s maiden leadership retreat held from July 7 to 9, 2026, at the Miango Rest Home. The communiqué was read by the State Chairman, Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk. The retreat, themed “Strategically Positioning CAN on the Plateau for the Future in the Face of Contemporary Challenges,” brought together church leaders, women and youth leaders, coordinators from the 17 local government areas and other stakeholders. CAN expressed concern that despite efforts by government and security agencies, insecurity had continued to take different dimensions, leaving many communities under constant threat. It resolved that “the rising spate of attack...

‎The Northern Governors' Forum (NGF), in partnership with the Northern Traditional Rulers' Council, has taken a major step towards confronting the escalating security crisis in Northern Nigeria with the inauguration of a 21-member Board of Trustees for the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF). ‎ ‎The landmark decision was reached during a joint meeting held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, where governors and traditional rulers unanimously resolved to establish a sustainable regional framework to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve security coordination and mobilise financial resources for combating insecurity across the 19 northern states. ‎ ‎The inauguration of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund represents one of the most significant regional security initiatives undertaken by Northern governors in recent years not depending solely on federal security interventions rather enforcing the political will to establish a structured funding mechanism bac...

Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi has been appointed as Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the activities of the unestablished Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.

Rt. Hon. Dewan K. Gabriel, Minority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has strongly distanced himself from a controversial proposed bill seeking lifetime pensions for principal officers and members of the Assembly. In a public disclaimer issued on Wednesday, Hon. Gabriel stated unequivocally that he is neither a sponsor nor a supporter of the bill.  He emphasized that his name was included as a co-sponsor without his knowledge, consent, or authorization. The bill was presented on Tuesday, July 7, by a colleague in the House. To his surprise, Gabriel’s name appeared on the list of co-sponsors. “I wish to categorically state that I neither gave my approval for my name to be included nor associated myself with the bill in any way,” he declared. Gabriel reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the people of Plateau State, transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public resources.  He said he remains dedicated to sponsoring and ...

The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council, Barr. John Kyohroh Christopher, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, unity, and harmonious coexistence among the diverse residents of the Local Government Area.  Barr. Christopher gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Council Secretariat in Jos while receiving the leadership of the Coalition of the Three Ethnic Nationalities of Benue State, Tiv, Idoma, and Igede, resident in Jos North, led by the Tor Tiv of Jos North Local Government Area, HRH Ngugaana Benjamin.  While addressing the delegation, the Chairman decried the recent attacks and killings of innocent citizens in Plateau and Benue States, describing the incidents as painful and unacceptable.  He noted that despite the sustained efforts of state and local leadership to restore calm, lasting peace ...

The African Union has appointed Plateau-born Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, to represent West Africa on the Governing Board of the African Humanitarian Agency (AFHA). Dr. Doro will serve a three-year, non-renewable term alongside Côte d'Ivoire's Foreign Affairs Minister, Léon Kacou Adom, providing strategic oversight for the AU's humanitarian coordination, policy direction and emergency response across Africa. The appointment is seen as recognition of Nigeria's growing leadership in humanitarian affairs, social protection and poverty reduction. Reacting to the development, Dr. Doro described the appointment as "both a national honour and a continental responsibility."