Seven victims of Plateau attacks get mass burial
Seven people killed in an attack in Plateau State, Nigeria, were buried during a ceremony marked by public protests against ongoing violence.
Mutfwang says Plateau has restored peace, warns against destabilisation
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State affirmed that his administration has restored relative peace and emphasized a commitment to preventing any destabilization in the region.
Plateau governor convenes emergency meeting after gunmen kill thirty
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called an emergency security meeting following recent attacks that resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people in the state.
Mutfwang visits attacked Plateau communities, vows justice
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang promises justice for victims of recent attacks in Dorowa Babuje and Jong communities and urges vigilance among residents.
466 Plateau pilgrims depart for Israel, Jordan March 5
About 466 pilgrims from Plateau State are set to depart for Israel on March 5, 2026, as announced by the Christian Welfare Board following mobilization and screening processes.
Nigeria: Amnesty Demands Probe Into Plateau Road Killings
Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an investigation into road blockades and killings of travellers in Plateau State following recent violent incidents.
NAPTIP rescues three pregnant women, 181 trafficked victims in Plateau
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 184 victims of human trafficking, including three pregnant women, in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Nigeria: 12 Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks
Twelve people have been killed in recent attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, including farmers and herders.
Plateau youths protest, block highway after 10 deaths
Youths in Plateau State, Nigeria, protested and blocked a highway following the killing of ten community members by armed assailants.
Plateau MACBAN says gunmen kill two herders in fresh attack
Herders in Plateau State, Nigeria, demand justice following the killings of two teenage herders by gunmen.
Gunmen kill three herders in Plateau
Three herders were killed by gunmen in Plateau State, Nigeria, during an ambush after attending a community religious meeting.
Plateau sets up panel to probe VIO misconduct
The Plateau State Government has formed a committee to investigate misconduct allegations against officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office.
Plateau honours 30 victims killed in Kwara attack
The Christian Association of Nigeria and local authorities in Plateau State honored the memory of over 30 victims of the Woro Massacre in Kwara State during a memorial ceremony.
FG probes Plateau mine tragedy after 37 deaths
The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated an investigation into a mining disaster in Plateau State that left at least 37 miners dead and 25 others hospitalized.
Lent, Ramadan: Police begin 24-hour patrol in Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has initiated a 24-hour patrol across the state to ensure security during the Christian Lent and Muslim Ramadan seasons.
Nigeria: Survivors Relive Tragic Moments of Plateau Mine Disaster
Survivors of a gas explosion in a Plateau State mining site are urging government assistance for the families of those who died in the tragic incident.
Nigeria: Experts Say Carbon Monoxide Likely Cause of Plateau Miners' Deaths
Experts suggest that carbon monoxide poisoning is the likely cause behind the deaths of 38 miners in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Dozens killed in suspected gas leak at Nigerian mine
A suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a mine in Nigeria has resulted in at least 37 fatalities, marking another deadly incident in the country's mining sector.
Poisonous gases killed dozens in a mine in Nigeria
Toxic gases have claimed the lives of 37 workers in a mine in central Nigeria, with dozens more hospitalized.
FG seals Plateau mine after gas leak kills 37
The Nigerian Federal Government has closed a mine in Plateau State following the death of 37 villagers from toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining activities.
Toxic gas exposure kills 37 at Plateau mine – Police
A toxic gas exposure incident at a mining site in Zurak community, Nigeria resulted in 37 fatalities and 26 hospitalizations, prompting police investigations.
33 feared dead in Plateau mine explosion
A tragic mine explosion in Plateau State, Nigeria, has left at least 33 people dead, according to state officials.
Minister shuts Plateau mining site, orders probe after villagers’ death
The Nigerian government has closed a mining site in Plateau State following the deaths of several villagers due to toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining.
38 killed in gas blast at Nigeria lead mine
A gas explosion at a lead mine in Nigeria's Plateau State resulted in the deaths of 38 miners and injuries to 27 others.
Nigeria: at least 38 dead in an explosion at a mine in Plateau State
An explosion in a lead mine in Plateau State, Nigeria, has resulted in the death of at least 38 miners due to carbon monoxide poisoning following a gas leak.
Nigeria: Dozens of miners dead from explosion
At least 38 miners have died following an explosion at a lead mine in Plateau State, central Nigeria.
Troops kill five kidnappers, rescue victim in Plateau
Nigerian troops have killed five kidnappers and rescued an abducted woman in Plateau State during a military operation.
30 Plateau indigenes killed in Kwara attack – LG deputy chair
A recent terrorist attack in the Woro community of Kwara State resulted in the deaths of 30 Plateau indigenes and left over 500 people displaced.
30 Plateau indigenes killed in Kwara attack, 500 stranded – Deputy LG chairman
A terrorist attack in Kwara State has killed 30 Plateau indigenes and left over 500 stranded, according to the Deputy Chairman of Riyom Local Government Council.
Plateau unveils CNG training for 120 youths
The Plateau State Government has launched a five-day training program on Compressed Natural Gas for 120 youths, focusing on empowerment and sustainability.
Trailer crushes Heelys rider to death in Plateau
A trailer accident in Jos North, Plateau State, resulted in the death of a teenage rider on Heelys, raising safety concerns among local residents.
Army boosts security in Plateau with 300 troops deployment
The Nigerian Army has deployed over 300 troops to the Plateau State to address rising insecurity issues, including banditry and kidnapping in Wase Local Government Area.
Communities welcome troops deployed to curb insecurity in Plateau
Communities in Plateau State, Nigeria, are relieved by the deployment of troops to address rising insecurity due to banditry and kidnappings.
Insecurity: COAS deploys special forces to Plateau
The Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria has deployed special forces to Plateau State to combat recent terrorist attacks.
One killed, seven others abducted in Plateau community attack
A violent attack in Plateau State, Nigeria, resulted in one death and the abduction of seven individuals, including an Imam.
Plateau athletes win big at Bayelsa marathon
Athletes from Plateau State had a successful outing at the 6th Senator Douye Diri National Marathon, winning both male and female categories.
Plateau records 11 Lassa fever cases, four deaths
Plateau State, Nigeria has reported 11 confirmed cases and four deaths due to Lassa fever since December 2025, prompting health authorities to activate emergency response measures.
New Plateau CP assures citizens of safety, security
The new Commissioner of Police for Plateau State, CP Bassey Ewah, has pledged to ensure the safety and security of residents while maintaining professionalism and commitment during his tenure.
Plateau FRSC gets new sector commander
The Federal Road Safety Corps has appointed Corps Commander Adelaja Ogungbemi as the new Sector Commander for Plateau State, bringing decades of experience in operational and administrative roles.
Mutfwang urges unity, strong diaspora role in Plateau’s development
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for unity among Plateau indigenes and emphasized the importance of the diaspora's involvement in the state's development during a meeting with the Plateau State Association in Washington, D.C.
Insecurity: US lawmaker, Plateau gov discuss US-Nigeria ties
US lawmaker Riley Moore and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang discussed enhancing US-Nigeria relations to tackle insecurity and persecution of Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
Nigeria: Plateau Suspends Mining, Imposes Curfew Amid Fresh Attacks
Authorities in Plateau State have suspended mining and imposed a curfew due to renewed violence, including the killing of three residents in the Kwi community.
Cold weather and persistent fog in the plateau for New Year's Eve and New Year
An anticyclonic weather system continues to affect much of the peninsula, leading to a general drop in temperatures and persistent dense fog, especially in the northern and part of the southern plateau, according to the State Meteorological Agency's forecast for New Year's Eve and New Year.