37 h. ago Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa

• Plateau govt faults claims From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Another crisis is looming in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State as the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa, Ya’u Idris, has alleged that 36 cattle were killed and 42 others poisoned on Wednesday around Tafi Gana Junction area […] The post Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Alleged Cattle Poisoning: Plateau Govt Cautions Against Speculations

Plateau State government has said its attention has been drawn to an allegation circulating on social media, particularly concerning the alleged poisoning of 36 cows belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar WARD of Bassa LGA. According to a statement issued in Jos, the commissioner for information and communication, Hon. […]

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42 h. ago Plateau crisis: Govt probes alleged cattle poisoning, urges calm

The Plateau State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged poisoning of 36 cows in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 16, 2025, involved cattle belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar Ward. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Read More

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49 h. ago Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as Fulani allege poisoning of cows in Bassa

Plateau govt faults claims Govs’ Forum condoles with Mutfwang From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Another crisis is looming in Bassa local council as Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa, Ya’u Idris, has alleged that 36 cattle were killed and 42 others poisoned on Wednesday around the Tafi Gana junction […] The post Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as Fulani allege poisoning of cows in Bassa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Zumunta Association USA Inc., a pan-Northern Nigerian diaspora group based in Washington D.C., has condemned the spate of killings in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria and called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to end the bloodshed. In a statement by the National […] The post Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has charged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rise up to its responsibility, amid security challenge facing some parts of the country. Kwankwaso called out federal government to protect every Nigerians and their properties across the nation. The former governor of Kano State in a […] The post Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Plateau killings: Blame Tinubu govt’s incompetence – Atiku tells Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said incompetence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is responsible for killings in Plateau State. Atiku said this in a Tuesday statement following resurgence of violent attacks in Plateau, particularly the recent killings in Zike community in the Kimakpa area of Kwali district, Bassa Local Government Area, where […] The post Plateau killings: Blame Tinubu govt’s incompetence – Atiku tells Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Plateau Govt Mobilises Contractors To Inherited Abandoned Projects

Plateau State government has pledged to complete 49 abandoned projects it inherited from the administration of former Governor Simon Lalong. The commissioner for works, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma, spoke on the projects yesterday. Ubandoma disclosed this during a tour of projects in the southern and central senatorial zones of the state. He said Governor Mutfwang had […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Addressing Insecurity In Plateau Communities, Says NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that the Federal Government is currently addressing the recent security breaches in some communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Ribadu made this known at the headquarters of Operation SAFE HAVEN during an operational visit to the State on Sunday. A statement issued […]

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1 week ago Northern CAN decries Plateau killings, commiserates with govt, residents

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the killings of residents in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in at least 52 fatalities. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, described the massacre as “barbaric,” “tragic,” and “utterly unacceptable.” He extended condolences to Read More

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2 w. ago Plateau govt. signs N30 billion contract to tackle water challenges

In a move to permanently address the persistent water challenges in Plateau Southern Zone, the Plateau State Government has signed read more Plateau govt. signs N30 billion contract to tackle water challenges

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3 w. ago Plateau govt, Israel partner to advance agriculture, technology, medicine

Tribune Online Plateau govt, Israel partner to advance agriculture, technology, medicine The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the State of Israel in key sectors such as agriculture, technology, and medicine to drive sustainable development and economic growth. Plateau govt, Israel partner to advance agriculture, technology, medicine Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Plateau Govt To Distribute 6,300 Tonnes Of Fertiliser At Subsidised Rates To Farmers 

Ahead of the 2025 farming season, the Plateau State government has approved the procurement of 6,300 tons of assorted fertiliser for its farmers to ensure food security in the state. The state commissioner for information and communication, Hon. Joyce Ramnap, made the disclosure while speaking on Peace FM 90.5 radio, which our correspondent in Jos monitored. According to […]

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