The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the recurring crisis in Plateau State says it is ready to submit its final report to President Bola Tinubu as part of efforts to end decades of violence that have claimed thousands of lives and destroyed property across the state.
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No fewer than two persons, including a tricycle driver and a passenger, were killed around Phototake Abbotoir Junction in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State when a train traveling from Bukuru to Jos involved in an accident. Two other passengers were critically injured in the accident and have been rushed to hospital. The accident has provoked members of the community, with people around the scene of the incident starting to pelt the train. The train immediately moved after realizing the reaction of the people around.
The Chinese government maintained that issues of religion and human rights should not be used as excuses for external interference in sovereign nations. COMBO: US President Donald Trump, President Bola Tinubu and Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning. China has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following a threat of military action from the United States. The Chinese government reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, praising Nigeria for pursuing a development path that reflects the country’s unique national realities. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, made the remarks when she chaired a…
NAJERIYA – Ƙungiyar ƙasashen Turai ta bayyana cikakken goyan bayan ta ga Najeriya sakamakon barazanar kai mata hari da shugaban Amurka Donald Trump ya yi. Sanarwar da ƙungiyar ta gabatar ya ce suna jajantawa ƴan Najeriya da tashe tashen hankulan da ake samu ya ritsa da su, musamman na baya baya nan da waɗanda aka gani a ƴankin kudancin ƙasar da kuma arewa maso gabas. Mai magana da yawun sashen kula da harkokin wajen ƙungiyar, Anouar El Anouni ya ce suna sane da kalaman da gwamnatin Amurka ta yi game da Najeriya, kuma suna bayyana cikakken goyan bayan su ga ɗaukacin…
NAJERIYA – Hukumar tsaron farin kaya ta Najeriya, wato DSS ta sanar da korar ma’aikanta 115 saboda dalilai daban daban. Sanarwar da hukumar ta gabatar ya ce matakin ya biyo bayan sauye sauyen da take aiwatarwa domin inganta ayyukan ta. Tuni hukumar ta wallafa hotuna da kuma sunayen waɗannan ma’aikatan da korar ya shafa, tare da gabatar da gargadi ga jama’a da su kaucewa hulda da wasu daga cikin su da ta bayyana sunayen su a matsayin Barry Donald da Victor Onyedikachi Godwin da ta ce suna mata sojan gona. Hukumar ta gabatar da lambar waya da kuma adireshinta na intanet…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism and integrity within the Service. In a statement, the Service said the dismissals took place over a period of time and were part of broader efforts to sanitize its ranks. The DSS also cautioned members of the public against dealing with individuals who have been dismissed but continue to pose as active operatives.
Researched and compiled by Abba Hikima 1. August 11, 2013 – Konduga, Borno State: Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on worshippers during dawn (Fajr) prayers at the Konduga Central Mosque, killing approximately 44–46 people and injuring about 22–30 more . This mass shooting was Boko Haram’s first large-scale attack inside a mosque, reportedly carried out in retaliation against villagers who had organized vigilantes against the insurgents  . 2. November 3–4, 2014 – Potiskum, Yobe State: A suicide bomber (suspected Boko Haram) targeted a Shia Muslim Ashura procession in Potiskum. The attacker, disguised as a worshipper, detonated explosives…
Jerin Sunayen Sojojin dake tsare bisa zargin juyin Mulki . 1. Brigadier Janar Musa Abubakar Sadiq An haife shi a ranar 3 ga Janairu, 1974. Yana da lambar aiki N/10321. Ya fara karatun soja a NDA daga 14 ga Agusta 1992 zuwa 20 ga Satumba 1997. Ana zargin shi ne jagoran shirin juyin mulkin. Dan asalin jihar Nasarawa ne, kuma mamba ne na Regular Course 44. Ya zama kolonel a 2015 sannan brigadier janar a 2019. Yana daga Infantry Corps. A watan Oktoba 2024, an taba tsare shi bisa zargin karkatar da kayan tallafin palliative na…
At the popular Farin Gada Market in Jos, Plateau State, tomato and onion sellers are experiencing a season of mixed fortunes as prices continue to fluctuate sharply. During a recent visit to the market, our correspondent observed that the prices of tomatoes and onions have remained unstable in the past few weeks. For Mr. Aliyu Buhari, a pepper and tomato seller, the situation has become increasingly unpredictable. “Sometimes we buy tomatoes at cheaper rates, but other times the prices just shoot up overnight,” he said. “Transport costs, weather conditions, and supply issues all affect what we…
Binciken Rundunar soja ya gano wasu kudi Naira Biliyan N45 da aka raba daga Asusun ajiyar hukumar raya yankin Niger Delta, zuwa ga wasu mutane da ke da alaka da siyasa, da kuma sojojin da aka tsare bisa zargin hadin baki wajen yunkurin kifar da Gwamnatin Shugaba Bola Tinubu. Rahotanni da dama a ranar Talata sun baiyana cewa, Sojoji sun kai samame a gidan tsohon Gwamna kuma tsohon Ministan man fetur Timipre Sylva, bisa zargin alaka da yunkurin juyin mulkin, da sashin tara bayanan sirri na rundunar Sojin ke bincike a kai. Biyo bayan wannan bankada, masu bincike…
The National Coordinator of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) Nigeria, Comrade Tanimu Shehu, has expressed profound appreciation to the office of the Chief of Army Staff for prompt and considerate response to the Task Force’s recent request seeking approval to extend its operations to all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a letter earlier addressed to the Chief of Army Staff and dated 12th September 2025, the CJTF requested formal approval to expand its operations nationwide in order to strengthen collaboration with security agencies in combating insurgency, banditry, and other criminal activities threatening…
AISHA HUMAIRA TA BUKACI BAANA YA JANYE KALAMANSA AKANTA DA MIJINTA HAR SAUBIYU AMMA YAKI Rikicin da ya kunno kai tsakanin shahararriyar mawakiya Aisha Humaira da fitaccen jarumin taƙaddama Baana na cigaba da daukar zafi, bayan da rahotanni suka tabbatar da cewa Aisha ta kai korafi gaban hukumomi domin kare mutuncinta. Majiyoyi sun bayyana cewa an kira Baana ya janye kalamansa sau biyu, amma yayi koboho, lamarin da ya jefa al’amuran cikin sabon salo. A cewar wasu majihoyi, wutar rikicin yana kara konnowane sakamakon shigar da ƙara a hukumance, domin tilasta Baana ya gabatar da hujjojin da…
In another tranche of promotion approved and released by the Police Service Commission (PSC) upon recommendation by the Inspector General of Police recently, a total of Thirteen (13) officers of the Plateau State Police Command benefited from the Promotion. Officers promoted from the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) are Dabup Prinkwap Gabriel, Ogwole Agaji Jacob and Samuel Davou. While those promoted from the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Superintendent of Police (SP) are; Celina Chirman, Yirdima Danjuma, Badung Pam Wash, Ambi Kadiri, Jordan Bulus Ngupas, Stephen Ele Gift,…
A colourful cultural display celebrating Nigeria’s rich diversity was the highlight of the 2025 Students’ Week at the Skyline School of Health Technology, Jos, as both teachers and students came together to promote peace, unity, and oneness through traditional performances and exhibitions. The weeklong event, which ran from Wednesday, October 22 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, featured a variety of engaging activities including the election of new Students’ Union Government (SUG) officials, sports and games, jersey carnival, and educational tours to the Jos Wildlife Park and Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos. During the cultural display, students proudly represented different…
Wani gagarumin biki na nuna al’adu da ya bayyana haɗin kai da ɗimbin wadatar al’adun Najeriya ne ya fi ɗaukar hankalin jama’a a bikin Makon Ɗalibai na 2025 na Skyline School of Health Technology, Jos, inda malamai da ɗalibai suka hadu waje guda domin karfafa zaman lafiya, haɗin kai, da soyayya ta hanyar waƙoƙi, rawa, da nune-nunen gargajiya. An gudanar da wannan mako na musamman daga ranar Laraba, 22 zuwa Lahadi, 26 ga watan Oktoban 2025, inda aka shirya abubuwa daban-daban kamar zaben sabbin shugabannin kungiyar dalibai (SUG), wasa da wasannin motsa jiki, kwalliya da rigunan ƴan ƙwallo (jersey…
A student of the University of Jos (UniJos), Plateau State, was allegedly murdered by his fellow student last Friday at his off-campus apartment. It was gathered that the deceased, identified as Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the Department of Banking and Finance, was reportedly killed by Nanpon Timnan, a 200-level student of Agriculture, who subsequently buried him in a shallow grave. Sources revealed that the two students were friends and would often spend time together. On the day of the incident, they reportedly went out to play football, returned home, and later proceeded to a music studio for a…
A petrol-laden tanker has fallen on the Lambata-Lapai-Agaie Road in Niger State, causing fear among residents in the area. Daily Trust gathered that the tanker, which took off from Lagos and heading to Kano, overturned in the early hours on Sunday at Takalafiya village in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. A resident of Lapai town, Mallam Mahmud Abubakar, told our correspondent on telephone that the scene of the incident is just about 2km from Lapai town. He said the spot where the tanker fell had been recently reconstructed under the ongoing NNPCL intervention project, but the…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen, who passed away while receiving medical treatment in Lagos. The incident occurred on Oct. 24, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m., when the officer reportedly died at the Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, during a medical session for fibroid treatment. Following the report, a delegation from the Command visited the hospital to confirm the development and make necessary arrangements. “The corpse was evacuated to a public morgue for preservation and autopsy,”sources said. The Command said…
The Plateau state police command on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of one Job Josiah who allegedly defiled a 3-year-old girl Maryam Ahmad, in the state. Fielding questions from journalists on Wednesday, at the State Police Command, the State Commissioner of police, Emmanuel Adesina who confirmed the arrest said the suspect is currently at the Criminal Investigation Department of the command. Narrating the incident, the mother of the victim, Safiya Umar, said: “The incident occurred when the victim was going to see her father but he stopped her, lured her into his provision shop, and defiled her. On the…
Today also, we have the 55 Intake (Batch “B”) Police Constables who recently passed out of the Police Training School (PTS) Zaria Road, Jos on 7th October, 2025 and will today be posted to their various Divisions/Duty Posts after the Two-Week break period graciously approved by the Inspector General of Police. On behalf of the Inspector General of Police IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, I welcome you all into the Nigeria Police family. As you proceed to your various Divisions and duty posts, I charge you to remember your training; uphold the values of professionalism, integrity and service to…