By Blessing Odega Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, says the state has a hepatitis B prevalence of 13.9 per cent and a hepatitis C prevalence of 6.8 per cent. Ba’amlong said this on Tuesday in Jos, during a symposium to commemorate the 2026 World Hepatitis Day. He saidContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Plateau State Ministry of Health has commenced its 2026 Joint Annual Review to assess progress, share expertise and identify strategies for improving healthcare delivery across the state, with key stakeholders participating in deliberations. Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, the Commissioner for Health, said on Wednesday in Jos thatContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega CLEEN Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has trained 20 Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in Plateau to strengthen response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), improve investigations, protect victims and promote accountability. The Executive Director, Mr Peter Maduoma, who said this on Thursday in Jos, added that the specialised training wasContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) has distributed squash equipment to four grassroots coaches as part of efforts to develop the sport across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each beneficiary received 10 rackets and two packs of squash balls during a brief ceremonyContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega Cleen Foundation, a Non- Governmental Organisation has called for stronger collaboration between citizens and security agencies to build safer and more resilient communities amid evolving security threats. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mr Peter Maduoma, made the call on Wednesday in Jos, during a stakeholder engagementContinue Reading
Blessing Odega Mrs Hannatu Gagara, Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Plateau chapter, has congratulated Sen. David Mark and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) over the Supreme Court judgement delivered on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Supreme Court ruled in favour ofContinue Reading
Arms By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says troops apprehended two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Gwandanu Village, Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau, following actionable intelligence. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Plateau government and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU), toward boosting tourism in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Governor Caleb Mutfwang signed the document on behalf of the north-central state, while Hajia Hanatu Musawa,Continue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for strengthened financing mechanisms, institutional reforms, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to enhance Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Plateau State. The National Coordinator of NEWSAN, Mr Attah Benson, made the call during an advocacy visit to Plateau StateContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level 18-member committee to investigate the Zurak Mines gas poisoning incident in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau. The incident, which occurred on Feb. 18 at a mining site in Kampani Zurak, left 37 people dead and 25 others hospitalised afterContinue Reading
