Gov Mutfwang clarifies Tinubu’s no electricity comment during Jos visit
Caleb Mutfwang has explained that the electricity issue mentioned during President Bola Tinubu’s visit only affects the runway at the Jos airport, not the whole of Plateau State. The governor made this clarification on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television, where he responded to questions about the situation. This clarification followed Tinubu’s […]
Plateau killings: Attackers studied residents – Gov Mutfwang
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has explained that those behind the recent deadly attack in Jos carefully observed how residents behave before carrying out their plan. He said the attackers took advantage of the calm situation in the area and pretended to be officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, which made […]
Plateau Governor, Mutfwang sacks political appointees
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has approved the immediate removal of six political appointees in Plateau State. The decision is part of efforts to improve governance and service delivery. The announcement was made by Samuel Jatau, who said the move is aimed at repositioning the administration for better performance and alignment with its goals. Those affected include […]
We want to return home, farm’ – Displaced people of Bokkos cry out
Displaced residents of Bokkos in Plateau State have called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang to fulfill promises to help them return to their ancestral lands. The coalition says Fulani bandits, terrorists, and land grabbers have occupied their fertile farms, forcing them into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. In an open letter, the group lamented extreme hardship, […]
Nigerian govt orders closure of Plateau mining site after death of 37 miners
The Federal Government has ordered the shutdown of a mining site in Zuraq, Wase LGA of Plateau State after a tragic incident left 37 miners dead. The directive was issued by Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake following reports that toxic gas exposure caused the fatalities. Local authorities confirmed that dozens were also hospitalised after the […]
2027: We’ll return you to govt house – APC assures Mutfwang
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, of a smooth return to Government House in the 2027 general elections. The assurance came from the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, during the formal defection of Mutfwang to the APC on Tuesday in Jos. Prof. Yilwatda expressed confidence in the governor’s […]
Plateau Gov. Mutfwang tells military to treat terrorists as enemies of state
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to deal decisively with terrorists and bandits, describing them as criminals and enemies of the state who must be confronted without hesitation. He made this call while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, at the Government House in Jos. The […]
Plateau APC at war with North Central Forum over Mutfwang’s alleged defection moves
Tension is rising in Plateau State as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the North Central Forum trade accusations over claims that Governor Caleb Mutfwang is planning to defect to the APC. The forum had alleged that the governor, currently in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may soon join the APC—a claim the Plateau […]
Bandits kill two in attack on Plateau community
Two people have been confirmed dead after gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Daron village in Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night. The attack, which occurred around 7:50 p.m., also left one person seriously injured. Confirming the incident, the President of the Berom Youths Moulders Association, Solomon Dalyop, […]
‘Mutfwang’s demand for withdrawal of soldiers from Plateau deceitful’ – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticized Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, for asking that soldiers be withdrawn from troubled areas in the state. The group believes the request is suspicious and dangerous. In a statement released on Wednesday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, said there may be a hidden reason behind the […]