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The governorship election results in North-Central region

Two states in the region were declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Irregularities mar 2019 governorship election as INEC declares several states inconclusive

INEC has insisted that the election will be  rerun in the affected states. 

Ex-councillor killed with five others in fresh Plateau attack

The Kwata community was reportedly attacked by a group of armed gunmen who shot sporadically at people.

Ten people feared dead as fresh crisis erupts in Plateau

Residents have been thrown into panic at what seems to be the harbinger of an impending crisis.

Pastor, family burnt to death by unidentified hoodlums in Plateau

A pastor, his wife and three children and other people were killed in an attack in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.

N6.3bn Fraud: Court adjourns former Plateau State Governor’s trial to October 30

The trial of a former Governor of Plateau State Jonah Jang has been adjourned to October 30, 2018.

Plateau Killings: Angry protesters force their way into government house, vandalise properties

There were indications that what started as a peaceful protest was hijacked by miscreant youths.

Plateau killings: Soldiers arrest 2 suspected herdsmen with rifles

The suspects were paraded in Jos alongside 14 others.

Ex-Plateau governor, Dariye found guilty of diverting N1.16b

The court has found former Plateau State governor, Joshua Dariye, guilty of fraud.

Gunmen invade Army General’s residence, kill two in Plateau

Some gunmen invaded the residence of the younger brother of a former Chief of Army Staff.

Two severe cases of monkeypox outbreak recorded in Plateau

The state ministry of health confirmed an increase from an initial 87 to 126 suspected cases.

N6bn Fraud: Former Plateau governor, Jonah Jang remanded in prison

The trial judge ruled that Jang should be remanded in prison till the next sitting of the court.

CHILD RAPE: Teacher, 23, defiles 7-year-old pupil in Plateau

The pupil reported to her uncle that her teacher molested her.

Senator Jang “refuses to honour ICPC’s call” over N5.6bn fraud

Senator Jang has allegedly refused to honour invitations over cases of fraud.

Army arrests 7 suspects involved in herdsmen attacks in Plateau

Two soldiers were killed as herdsmen opened fire on the troops during their attempt to settle the dispute.

4 friends stab fresh graduate to death in Plateau

The friends allegedly stabbed Gonsum in the stomach, leading to his death.

Ex-Resident Electoral Commissioner, 2 others, docked for rigging 2015 general election

The suspects allegedly bribed INEC Staff to influence the outcome of the 2015 general election.

Former Plateau state governor’s son in EFCC custody over N1.5bn money laundering charge

Dariye is accused of illegally transferring the huge sum.