What We Know About the Diphtheria Outbreak in Plateau State What We Know About the Diphtheria Outbreak in Plateau State
Plateau State has ordered schools to close over a diphtheria outbreak that has claimed 23 lives, with 143 suspected cases recorded. Here is what we know
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Plateau State has ordered schools to close over a diphtheria outbreak that has claimed 23 lives, with 143 suspected cases recorded. Here is what we know
Plateau youths, under Faith and Freedom Africa’s FoRB Youth Ambassadors, reject religious violence, demand justice, and launch a multi-faith peace network amid ongoing displacement.
Frustration is mounting among electricity consumers over what many describe as persistent, unexplained debt charges on their bills, with the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) and regulatory authorities coming under increasing scrutiny.
The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48 hours curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack that left several dead and others injured, with the attackers still unidentified.
Quarrying activities around the iconic Gog and Magog rock formations in Plateau State are sparking fears of cultural loss and environmental damage, as communities warn that the sacred heritage sites face increasing threats, the ICIR investigates.
At DevFest Jos 2025, DBI CEO David Daser, founder of nHub and former PICTDA boss, urged Plateau to harness technology and tourism to scale globally.
The siblings were seized on Sunday, Sept. 14, and held in captivity until Wednesday evening, Sept. 17, when they were released following the payment of ransom.
Two days after their abduction in Jos, silence from the police and state government deepens the ordeal of entrepreneur and corps member Allwell Nelson and her brother, as kidnappers press ransom demands.
In April, students, activists, and farmers in Jos, the Plateau State capital, gathered at ClimaCon to tackle climate change with urgency, humour, and a shared sense of purpose.
A year after the Saints Academy building collapse in Jos, families continue to grieve, heal, and search for justice. Amid poverty, inadequate support, and broken promises, survivors like Benitha still dream of walking again.
A leaked memo warning of a bomb threat at the University of Jos has sparked fear on campus, though no official statement has been issued.
Fifty-two people and several others were injured when armed attackers raided Zike, a rural community in Plateau State in Central Nigeria.
Dozens killed in Plateau State’s Bassa LGA as government inaction fuels a deadly pattern of violence. Community voices demand accountability amid rising insecurity.
About 131 Christian leaders from across northern and southern Nigeria are attending the ongoing 2025 Systematic Theology Conference in Plateau State. As they wrestle with foundational doctrines, many see it as a call to reform the Church from within.
With housing costs in Jos skyrocketing, the Plateau State Assembly is pushing for rent regulation to protect low-income residents. Lawmakers are calling for government intervention to curb arbitrary rent hikes and ensure fair pricing.
Stephen Sunday, newly elected Chairman of the Plateau State Association of Tech Companies (PLATEC), outlines his ambitious vision to turn Plateau into a leading tech hub. With a focus on blockchain, Web3, and empowering startups, Sunday aims to create a thriving, inclusive digital ecosystem in the state.
Hawan Kibo, a notorious crash corridor in Plateau State, sees frequent accidents due to reckless driving, narrow roads, and parked trucks. As deaths mount, experts and travellers demand urgent government intervention.
The Jos Water Corporation’s petition against JayFM has triggered a storm of anger in Plateau State, with residents accusing the company of evading accountability for water shortages.
Diana Emmanuel, a wheelchair user based in Jos, Plateau State, has ignited public discourse on the discrimination faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria after being denied entry into a popular restaurant, Jenny’s Kitchen.
As telecom operators nationwide push for a 100% tariff hike, the Plateau State Government proposes a bold initiative to reduce call and data costs. Can the state overcome financial and operational hurdles to shield residents from rising telecom prices?
One year after Athena Aramiz’s tragic death at Fertile Ground Hospital in Jos, her family’s unresolved grief and unanswered questions about alleged negligence continue to spotlight flaws in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Jane Pwajok’s historic election as the University of Jos (UJ) Student Union Government president sparked widespread celebration, but a closer look reveals she isn’t the first woman to hold the position.
Commissioner Adesina, along with other senior officers, also conducted an on-site assessment to reassure residents of the area’s security.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang notably avoided addressing the controversial arrest and trial of social commentator Samuel Bature during his Independence Day speech on October 1st, despite mounting public outcry and allegations of political oppression.
In a move similar to actions by the federal government to silence critics, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang is under fire for using the Cybercrime Act to charge a local commentator, raising fresh concerns about the law being used to limit free speech in Nigeria.
Students at the University of Jos are facing serious challenges as ongoing power outages have slowed down activities across the campus. The disruption has affected academic work and even basic needs, leaving both students and staff struggling to cope.
Jos-Bukuru residents are urging officials to lift a 72-hour curfew that has brought the city to a standstill.
Plateau Youths Reject Religious Violence, Launch Peace Network 
JEDC Consumers Decry ‘Unexplained Debt’ in Electricity Bills 
Live Coverage: Deadly Attack Rocks Jos North 
Gog and Magog: Quarrying activities threaten Plateau ‘sacred rocks’ 
DevFest Jos 2025: DBI CEO Daser Calls for Tech and Tourism Push in Plateau 
Jos Entrepreneur and Brother Freed After Ransom Payment 
Anger Mounts as Jos Entrepreneur Spends Second Day in Captivity 
Young People In Jos Are Taking Climate Action Into Their Own Hands 
One Year Later, Survivors of Saints Academy School Collapse Still Struggle to Stand 
Leaked Memo Warning of Bomb Threat Stirs Panic at UNIJOS 
OPINION: Is There a Middle Belt Cause Greater Than Our Hatred for Our Kinsmen? 
Kwall Massacre: How Government Neglect Fuels a Cycle of Death 
Arise and Walk Ministries Equips 131 Rural Nigerian Pastors at 2025 Systematic Theology Conference 
Plateau Assembly Moves to Regulate Rent as Housing Costs Soar 
Plateau’s New Tech Leader Unveils Plan to Transform the Ecosystem into a “Global Hub” 
Deadly Hawan Kibo: The Road Where Crashes Are Routine and Solutions Are Overdue 
Jos Water Services Corporation’s Petition Against JayFM Sparks Outrage 
Barred at the Door: How a Jos Restaurant Exposed Nigeria’s Disability Bias 
Can Plateau Gov’t Deliver on Its Promise to Slash Call and Data Prices? 
A Year After, Toddler’s Death in Jos Still Raises Questions of Alleged Negligence at Fertile Ground Hospital 
Fact Check: Jane Pwajok Isn’t UNIJOS’s First Female SUG President — Here’s the Forgotten Pioneer 
Police Investigate Suspected Bomb Threat In Jos Terminus Market, Declare Area Safe 
Mutfwang Ignores Samuel Bature’s Trial in Independence Day Address 
Power Outage Crisis Hampers Students at University of Jos as ₦126 Million Debt Looms 
Plateau Launches World Bank-Backed Campaign to Protect Newly Planted Trees from Vandalism 
Jos Residents Demand Curfew Lifting as Hunger And Economic Hardship Bites 
Eyewitness Reports: “Sunday’s Events in Jos Were Not Ethnoreligious”