THE Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has announced a major shift in its environmental sanitation campaign, placing greater emphasis on household hygiene and community compliance as part of broader efforts to improve public health and reduce flooding across the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the new approach was unveiled during the May environmental sanitation exercise in Jos, where officials stressed that maintaining a clean environment requires more than periodic street sweeping and must begin at the household level. Speaking during the exercise, the Director-General of PEPSA, Samuel Dapiya, said the agency would intensify inspections of residential…
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THE Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the notorious Sara-Suka gang during a security operation aimed at curbing criminal activities in parts of Jos North Local Government Area. According to police sources, the suspects were apprehended following intelligence reports linking them to violent activities and disturbances that have troubled several communities within the Jos metropolis. The operation reportedly led to the recovery of dangerous weapons as well as quantities of suspected hard drugs believed to have been used in carrying out criminal acts. Police authorities said the arrests form part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election conducted in Plateau State, recording a sweeping victory across all 17 Local Government Areas of the state. News Point Nigeria reports that Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who served as the Returning Officer for the exercise, officially announced the results on Saturday night in Jos after the completion of voting and collation. Declaring the outcome of the primary election, Governor Mutfwang disclosed that President Tinubu secured a total of 242,023 votes, defeating his challenger, Mr. Tunde Osifo, who polled 303 votes. According to…
TROOPS of Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested a suspected impersonator who allegedly posed as a personnel of the Nigerian Navy in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. News Point Nigeria reports that the suspect, identified as Mohammed Auwal, was reportedly apprehended during a security operation carried out at Grovos Hotel in the Apata area of Jos following intelligence reports received by security operatives. According to sources familiar with the operation, the suspect was arrested at about 2:56 p.m. on May 23 after troops acted on what was described as credible intelligence concerning his activities. Preliminary investigations revealed that…
A POLITICAL controversy has erupted in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State following allegations made by Dewan Kudangbena Gabriel against federal lawmaker Yusuf Adamu Gagdi over claims relating to development projects in the constituency. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking during a live interview with journalist Samson Omale, Dewan accused the lawmaker of allegedly misleading the public regarding infrastructure and empowerment projects said to have been executed in Pankshin. According to Dewan, claims that nine roads were constructed in the area are inaccurate, insisting that the projects being referenced were either incomplete or nonexistent. He maintained that residents could…
CONCERNED youths and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State have called on the party leadership to immediately announce what they described as the authentic result of the Jos South House of Assembly primary election conducted on May 20, 2026. News Point Nigeria reports that the group made the demand during a press briefing held at the APC State Secretariat, Kalwa House, in Jos, where they expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in the official declaration of the primary election results more than 48 hours after voting reportedly ended across…
TENSION erupted in parts of Jos, the Plateau State capital, as residents of Angwan Rukuba and surrounding communities staged protests over alleged irregularities in the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) primary election process. News Point Nigeria reports that the protesters accused party officials of conducting what they described as a flawed exercise lacking transparency and credibility. According to several aggrieved residents, no proper election was held in some areas, alleging instead that candidates were imposed through what they called a “selection process” rather than a democratic primary. The demonstrators expressed deep frustration over what they described as the undermining…
A SENATORIAL aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Plateau North Senatorial District has threatened legal action against the party following his alleged disqualification from the ongoing primary election process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aspirant, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made his position known in a letter dated May 18, 2026, and addressed to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. The letter, issued through the law firm of Gyang Zi, SAN & Co., protested his exclusion from the party’s Senate primary exercise and was titled: “Notice of Discontinuance with the Primary Election…
A CHIEFTAIN of the All Progressives Congress, Commander Yilchini Jan Bida, has declared that he is fully prepared to challenge Caleb Mutfwang in any future governorship election in Plateau State, insisting that a transparent and credible electoral process would guarantee his victory. News Point Nigeria reports that Bida made the declaration while speaking with journalists in Jos, where he expressed confidence in his political strength and what he described as his growing support base across the state. According to him, the outcome of any future governorship contest in Plateau would depend largely on the credibility of the electoral process. “If…
A CHIEFTAIN of the All Progressives Congress and Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District, Pam Dachungyang, has rejected the conduct of Monday’s APC Senate primary for the district, describing the exercise as a “sham” that failed to meet democratic standards. News Point Nigeria reports that Dachungyang made his position known while addressing journalists in Jos on Wednesday after a meeting with his campaign team, aides, coordinators, and other stakeholders. The senator alleged that the primary election was marred by irregularities and the absence of party officials in several parts of the senatorial zone. According to him, his supporters and coordinators…
UNIVERSITY of Jos (UNIJOS) has emerged as the highest beneficiary at the sixth edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit (NATAP-M) Awards organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), securing a ₦500 million award for outstanding performance in Nigeria’s admission system. News Point Nigeria reports that the award ceremony was held alongside the 2026 Admission Policy Meeting in Abuja on Monday, May 11, 2026. According to information released by the institution, the University of Jos distinguished itself across several key performance indicators assessed by JAMB during the evaluation process. The university ranked first in the admission of international…
A FULANI socio-cultural group operating under the umbrella of the Concerned Amalgamated Fulani Association has cautioned the Plateau State Government against a recently issued shoot-on-sight directive targeting individuals accused of destroying farmlands across the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the warning followed remarks reportedly made by Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, during a condolence visit to Barkin Ladi Local Government Area after renewed attacks and violence in parts of the state. According to reports, Governor Mutfwang directed security agencies to take decisive action against anyone found vandalising farmlands amid worsening insecurity that has reportedly claimed more than 50…
YUSUF Adamu Gagdi, the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the constituency’s House of Representatives seat. News Point Nigeria reports that the primary election results were announced in Pankshin by the returning officer, Daspan Ishaya, who declared Dr. John Tongshinen as the winner after he polled 29,968 votes. Gagdi, who was seeking another term in office, secured 5,849 votes, while another aspirant, John Pia, scored 51 votes. The detailed breakdown of the results showed that Tongshinen maintained a commanding lead across all three local government areas…
THE Anaguta Youths Development and Cultural Association on Saturday held the 2026 International Boy’s Day Conference, aimed at mentoring young boys on responsible living, discipline, leadership, and financial growth. News Point Nigeria reports that the programme was convened by Maguda Samuel Sani and co-hosted by Danladi D. Kadan, Arin Ishaku Kabandu, and Emmanuel Esther Tikaba. It was themed “Flourish & Thrive: Investing in Boys for Stronger Families & Communities,” and brought together professionals, community leaders, and youth advocates who spoke on issues affecting the development of young boys in society. According to participants and organisers, the event focused on equipping…
THE Plateau State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports claiming that Caleb Mutfwang and former governor Jonah David Jang have endorsed certain aspirants ahead of the party’s anticipated primary elections. News Point Nigeria reports that the clarification was contained in a disclaimer notice dated May 15, 2026, and signed by the APC Plateau State Chairman, Rufus Bature, who described the reports as “false, fake, and entirely without merit.” According to the statement, the party accused what it described as “desperate political elements” of spreading misleading propaganda aimed at manipulating public perception and gaining political advantage through…