Plateau News

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.

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.

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.

Some officers of the Nigerian Police Force in Jos have continued to arbitrarily detain and demand bribes from young people in Jos, despite national reform efforts.

The Plateau State Government has relocated operations at the popular NTA motor park in Jos to the recently opened Ngo Talatu Jang shopping complex and motor park along the Jos-Bukuru expressway.

After a 72-hour nail-a-athon where she painted over 4,320 nails, Jos nail technician Seleme Dachor wrapped up her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt. The wait for official confirmation begins, but Dachor’s tireless efforts are a sight to behold.

Prime Progress, in collaboration with Nigeria Health Watch, recently held a two-day Campus Lab Solution Journalism training program at the University of Jos in Plateau state, Nigeria.