19 northern states in full support of the creation of state police – Governor Lalong
October 27, 2021 … Says insecurity in Plateau State exaggerated The Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, says the governors of the 19 northern…
Plateau State dissolves local government councils
Oct. 8, 2021 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has dissolved the 17 Local Government Councils in the state, following expiration of their tenure. Lalong directed that they should hand over…
Northern Governors say no to rotational Presidency, say it’s unconstitutional
September 28, 2021 The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) on Monday declared they were strongly against rotational Presidency, saying it’s unconstitutional in clear opposition to the position of the Southern Governors…
Northern governors in crucial meeting over VAT, insecurity
September 27, 2021 Northern State Governors on Monday held an emergency meeting in Kaduna to discuss the progress and major concerns of the region. Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State…
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Meet In Kaduna Over VAT, Insecurity And Others
September 27, 2021 The Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers from the region are holding an emergency meeting in Kaduna State. Top on the agenda at the 19 Northern States…
Plateau Security: Lalong Relaxes Curfew In Jos North, other areas, postpones State Economic SummitÂ
August 30, 2021 Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong has relaxed curfews imposed in parts of the state due to insecurity. The Governor, in a broadcast on Monday, said the…
Plateau Govt. re-imposes 24-hour curfew on Jos North LGA after fresh attacks
Aug. 25, 2021 The Plateau Government has re-imposed the 24-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area, following growing tensions arising from fresh attacks in Yelwa Zangam community in the…
Several Feared Killed, Many Injured In Fresh Plateau Attack
August 25, 2021 Several persons were feared killed with many others injured after suspected herdsmen attacked Yelwa Zangam village, Zangam District in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The…
FG says killing of travellers in plateau a wickedly motivated attack, ‘prearranged’
Aug 15 , 2021 The killing of 23 persons returning from a Muslim festival in Nigeria was a premeditated ambush for which suspects have already been arrested, authorities said on…
JUSUN, PASAN strike: FG hopeful consultations will yield fruit – Minister
May 19, 2021 The Federal Government says it is hopeful the week-long consultations with stakeholders will end the strike by Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and Parliamentary Staff Association…