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Mutfwang Launches Toll-Free Security Hotlines, Vows Stronger Response To Plateau Attacks

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

Governor Mutfwang unveils emergency hotlines to boost reporting and response, pledging intensified security measures following recent attacks in Plateau State. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has unveiled plans to introduce emergency toll‑free hotlines that would allow residents report suspicious activities and support rapid response to security threats across the state....

Gunmen Kill 10 In Coordinated Night Attacks On Plateau Communities

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Ten residents are killed as gunmen launch coordinated night attacks on Plateau communities, injuring others and fleeing. Ten people are killed in coordinated Plateau attacks as gunmen raid villages, injure residents and trigger security response. Fresh violence has rocked Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following coordinated attacks on...

Plateau Mining Tragedy: Fayemi Says Deaths ‘Entirely Preventable’

NewsDeskNgFeb 23, 2026February 23, 20260

Fayemi says Plateau mine disaster preventable, reveals he shut site down in 2017 and operators arrested when he was solid minerals minister. Former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has reacted to the deadly mining incident in Plateau State, describing the loss of lives as avoidable and revealing that the site...

At Least 33 Miners Die In Suspected Carbon-Monoxide Leak At Plateau Mine

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

At least 33 miners die from suspected carbon-monoxide leak at Plateau State mine; rescue teams rush survivors to nearby hospitals. At least 33 miners have died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine near Wase in Plateau State, witnesses reported on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred just before sunrise...

Gov Lalong mourns Plateau lawmaker Hon Eric Dakogol

NewsDeskNgNov 23, 2022November 23, 20220

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has expressed shock over the death of Member Representing QuanPan North Constituency at the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Eric Dakogol who died on Monday 21st November 2022. Governor Lalong in a statement signed by Macham Makut his director of press and public affairs...

Plateau lawmaker mobilises grassroots support for Tinubu, APC

NewsDeskNgNov 22, 2022November 22, 20220

Sen. Nora Dadu’ut (APC/Plateau) has set up a Grassroots Mobilization Initiative for All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates for 2023 general elections. Dadu’ut said that the initiative was to mobilize and garner support for Tinubu, the Plateau APC candidate, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, Plateau...