Plateau State

Alake Warns Over 4,000 Abandoned Mining Pits An abandoned mining pit in Plateau State following the Federal Government's warning over unsafe mining sites.

An abandoned mining pit in Plateau State following the Federal Government's warning over unsafe mining sites.

Alake Warns Over 4,000 Abandoned Mining Pits

Hope Ajayi August 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns over the growing danger posed by more...

Plateau Records 537 Suspected Cholera Cases WHO report confirms more than 6,000 global cholera deaths in 2024

WHO report confirms more than 6,000 global cholera deaths in 2024

Plateau Records 537 Suspected Cholera Cases

Mirian Gom August 15, 2026

PLATEAU, Nigeria – The Plateau cholera outbreak has reached 537 suspected cases, prompting the state government to...

Senate Approves Medical Laboratory University in Jos Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, proposed to become a federal university.

Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, proposed to become a federal university.

Senate Approves Medical Laboratory University in Jos

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology moves closer to becoming a...

Plateau Ebola Preparedness: State on Alert Health workers in protective suits respond to Ebola outbreak in Congo

Health workers in protective suits respond to Ebola outbreak in Congo

Plateau Ebola Preparedness: State on Alert

Korede Abdullah June 14, 2026

JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State says it is nearly fully prepared to respond to any Ebola outbreak,...

NCC Backs Plateau Broadband Push to Bridge Rural Digital Divide NCC delegation meets Plateau governor on broadband expansion

NCC delegation meets Plateau governor on broadband expansion

NCC Backs Plateau Broadband Push to Bridge Rural Digital Divide

Oluwafunbi Bello March 26, 2026

JOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s telecoms regulator intensifies efforts to expand broadband access in Plateau State, targeting underserved...

Update: Mining Explosion Kills 33 in Plateau, Nigeria, Triggers Emergency Response Abandoned mining pit in Plateau State linked to toxic gas deaths

Abandoned mining pit in Plateau State linked to toxic gas deaths

Update: Mining Explosion Kills 33 in Plateau, Nigeria, Triggers Emergency Response

Hussaini Ibrahim February 19, 2026

PLATEAU, Nigeria – At least 33 people die after a deadly explosion rip through a mining tunnel...

FRSC Warns Plateau Motorists Against Drunk Driving on Valentine’s Day FRSC officers conduct road safety enforcement in Plateau State during Valentine’s Day

FRSC officers conduct road safety enforcement in Plateau State during Valentine’s Day

FRSC Warns Plateau Motorists Against Drunk Driving on Valentine’s Day

Hussaini Ibrahim February 14, 2026

PLATEAU, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps issues a stern warning to motorists in Plateau State...

Plateau Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Four Deaths Recorded Statewide Kano Lassa Fever alert

Kano Lassa Fever alert

Plateau Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Four Deaths Recorded Statewide

Mirian Gom February 7, 2026

JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State authorities confirm an outbreak of Lassa fever across seven local government areas,...

Plateau Records 28 Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths Reported Kano Lassa Fever alert

Kano Lassa Fever alert

Plateau Records 28 Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths Reported

Hussaini Ibrahim February 7, 2026

JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State records 28 confirmed cases of Lassa fever across seven local government areas,...

DSS Operation Reunites Abducted Children with Families in Plateau DSS officers reunite rescued children with families in Plateau State

DSS officers reunite rescued children with families in Plateau State

DSS Operation Reunites Abducted Children with Families in Plateau

Chukwu Obinna January 10, 2026

PLATEAU, Nigeria – Plateau State security forces have successfully rescued 25 children abducted by armed bandits in a...