Plateau State is not known by its slogan as the Home of Peace and Tourism for nothing. Those who crafted the slogan did not make any mistake by coming up with the catchphrase must have taken cognizance of the state’s stunning natural landscapes and huge tourist sites, unique rock formations, and vibrant cultural heritage. It […]
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“Chaskele and Goskolo have destroyed my family. My husband, my second son, and my nephew, the son of my brother, all died from liver disease due to drinking these drinks.’ That was the pathetic cries and agony of Mrs. Hanatu Philibus whose family has been destroyed by Chaskele, a new potent and dangerous illicit gin
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The sister of a young man who was lynched by a vicious mob in the Rantya community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday, June 29th, has explained that her brother was mistaken for a Fulani person due to his fair skin. The victim was reportedly attacked and killed in the
A resident of the Kawel village in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State that came under attack by suspected Fulani bandits on Sunday, June 21, 2026, has recounted how the attackers invaded the community’s Primary Health Centre and killed his younger sister, who was in the labour room about to be
Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has once again called on the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to intervene in what he described as a calculated genocide aimed at wiping out Christians from the state. The outspoken
In his lifetime, Justice Longs Christopher made history as the first football player of Plateau State origin to feature at a senior FIFA World Cup when he represented the Super Eagles at the 2002 edition, which was staged in Korea and Japan. The defensive midfielder represented Nigeria at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea
For the uninitiated, ‘Goskolo,’ is a potent locally brewed illicit alcoholic gin known for its high toxicity, virulence, deadly and noxious components with a severe health threat far beyond typical alcoholic beverages. The illicit gin has also been known to be hazardous to health with the potential of causing serious organ failure including damage to
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For those who are not aware, Lake Ampidong is the only known Volcanic Crater Lake in West Africa. Also known locally as Pidong Lake, the lake is a natural volcanic crater lake located in Ampang West, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, further giving the state one of its natural wonders that has
A beautiful sunset is a breathtaking transition where the sky transforms into a blazing canvas of vibrant oranges, fiery reds, and soft, lingering purples. The fading light casts long shadows and bathes the landscape in a warm, gentle glow, bringing a deep sense of peacefulness and calm. It is incontrovertible that Jos, the beautiful capital
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Plateau State is one of the most heterogeneous, culturally and ethnically diverse regions in Nigeria, with over 50 indigenous ethnic groups alongside large non-indigenous and settler populations. This rich heterogeneity defines the state’s social fabric, economic activities, and political landscape, making the state a “mini Nigeria”. The state’s multifaceted diversity is evident in several core
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