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The Plateau State Government has initiated high-level stakeholder engagement to address persistent water scarcity in Langtang South Local Government Area and other parts of the state. The meeting, convened at the instance of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, brought together key players in the water sector to brainstorm immediate and sustainable solutions to the crisis. Chief of Staff to  Governor Caleb Mutfwang ,Jeremiah Satmak, who chaired the session on behalf of the governor, said the engagement was aimed at identifying appropriate interventions and developing strategies to improve access to potable water in the affected areas. Satmak disclosed that a committee would be set up from among the stakeholders to review the situation and submit actionable recommendations to the state government within one week.  He directed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and Energy, to facilitate the constitution of the committee. In his remarks, ...

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined Christians across the world in celebrating the Easter season, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and signifies victory over sin and death. In his Easter message, Governor Mutfwang described the occasion as the very foundation of the Christian faith, centered on the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the redemption and salvation of humanity. "Easter is more than a spiritual event; it offers a sacred opportunity to reflect on the cornerstone of our faith—the death, burial, and glorious resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It marks the fulfillment of scriptural prophecy and assures believers of eternal life. The significance of Easter lies in the hope, salvation, and spiritual renewal it offers to all," the Governor stated. He added: "Let us never forget the immeasurable sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary, where Christ bore ...

... Towards boosting economic development  Plateau State is set to benefit from a major federal government intervention, aimed at boosting youth employment, enhancing socio-economic development, and addressing the prevailing security challenges in the state. The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, received this update during a courtesy visit from the Chairman of the Presidential Regulatory Committee on Technology Transfer, Mohammed Dahiru, alongside security expert, Rear Admiral Suleiman D. El-ladan (rtd), at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos, on April 4, 2026. During the visit, Dr. Dahiru conveyed the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of a Skills Acquisition Centre in Jos. The initiative, under the National Agency for Science Nigeria infrastructure, is designed to equip young people with practical, employable skills and reduce their vulnerability to crime. In addition, Dr. Dahiru highlighted plans for a 1,000-megawatt...

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...

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...

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...