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Jos

January 29, 2026

SFH malaria intervention campaign protects 49 million in seven states

The Society for Family Health report says its 2025 malaria intervention programme in seven states protected more than 49 million Nigerians through integrated prevention campaigns.

Sick children
January 28, 2026

Mutfwang formally defects to APC, pledges to add value, allays takeover fears in Plateau

Mr Mutfwang gave the assurance during a ceremony to formally receive him into the APC.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang
January 28, 2026

FG to begin reconstruction of Akwanga-Jos road soon: Shettima

Mr Shettima disclosed this at an event on Tuesday in Jos to formally receive Governor Caleb Mutfwang into APC.

Kashim Shettima
January 27, 2026

Nasarawa: Garaku-Bassa road construction captured in 2026 budget, speaker says

The speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, has confirmed that the construction of Garaku and Bassa roads has been included in the 2026 budget.

The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau.
January 27, 2026

Jos driver sentenced to prison for stealing phone

A magistrate’s court in Jos on Monday sentenced a 20-year-old driver, Victor Jonah, to one year’s imprisonment for stealing a phone from a tricycle.

DRIVER
January 20, 2026

Treat terrorists as enemies of state, Gov. Mutfwang tells Nigerian military

Mr Mutfwang urged the military hierarchy not to relent but to intensify efforts towards a safer Nigeria.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu
January 20, 2026

Jos court hands prison sentence to miner for breach of trust

The court ordered that the sentences should run concurrently. Additionally, the magistrate ordered the convict to pay N300,000 in compensation to the complainant.

Jos Prison
January 20, 2026

Housekeeper sentenced to prison for cheating

The convict pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of breach of trust and cheating brought against him by the police.

Courtroom
January 19, 2026

Jos resident handed six-month prison sentence for theft

The Area Court in Jos on Monday sentenced one Destiny Okopi to six months’ imprisonment for deceit and theft of N60,000.

Keffi prison
January 16, 2026

Muslim cleric who sheltered Christians during 2018 Plateau attacks dies at 92

Mr Abubakar gained widespread commendation after using his mosque and home to protect over 300 Christians fleeing attacks in Plateau.

Abdullahi Abubakar