Plateau State
Coverage of Plateau State in the Nexus archive.
- Plateau State launches strategic food security plan to strengthen agriculture
Plateau State has launched a strategic food security plan to enhance agriculture. The initiative, described as a significant step by Director of Agricultural Services Lang Zakka, involves a partnership to strengthen the sector.
- Nigerian pastor highlighted by Trump says he’s next after militia kills his relatives
Nigerian Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo, highlighted by President Trump, claims nine family members were killed by a Fulani militia, with the group now threatening his life. The U.S. State Department and a Christian nonprofit have called for Nigerian authorities to address violence against Christians, citing documented attacks and ongoing threats.
- Nigeria: Heavy Rain Destroys Over 20 Homes in Plateau Community
Heavy rain destroyed over 20 homes in Zogot Community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, displacing several families. Residents are left counting their losses after the downpour caused significant damage.
- 46,983 registered voters displaced in Plateau as INEC maps out voting strategy
46,983 registered voters in Plateau State have been displaced, spread across eight local government areas. INEC is developing a voting strategy to address the situation.
- Nigeria: Nine Family Members, Baby Killed in Plateau Attack
Suspected gunmen killed nine family members, including an infant, in a late-night attack on two communities in Plateau State, Nigeria.
- Nine family members, baby killed in Plateau attack
Suspected gunmen killed nine family members, including an infant, in a late-night attack on two communities in Plateau State. The attack occurred in Nigeria, as reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Nigeria: Govt Begins Repair of Babban Lamba-Sharam Road in Plateau State
The federal government has started Phase II of the Babban Lamba-Sharam Road rehabilitation in Plateau State, aiming to enhance economic growth, regional connectivity, national development, and integration.
- Governor Mutfwang overhauls Plateau security team
Governor Mutfwang has overhauled the Plateau State security team. The Secretary to the Government of the State, Samuel Jatau, stated the move aims to strengthen protection of lives, property, and schools in the state.
- Armed group in Nigeria kills at least 20 people and exchanges gunfire with police
An armed group killed at least 20 people in Kawel community, Plateau State, Nigeria, and exchanged gunfire with police who forced them to retreat. No arrests were made, and no group claimed responsibility for the attack in a region with recurring violence. Plateau State Gov. Caleb Mutfwang ordered emergency agencies to provide relief to victims and families.
- Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 22 After Plateau Village Deadly Attack
The death toll from an attack on Kawel village in Plateau State's Bokkos Local Government Area has risen to 22, according to community leaders and emergency responders. The attack occurred on Sunday night in Mushere District.
- Nigeria: 19 Killed, Many Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack
An attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria, killed 19 people and injured several others. The incident is reported by Vanguard.
- Lawyer raises concerns over Court of Appeal special sitting in Plateau
A legal practitioner has raised concerns regarding a planned special Court of Appeal sitting in Shendam, Plateau State. The lawyer questioned the decision to hold the session in the area.