Plateau imposes curfew as Fulani herdsmen attack 11 villages

The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South Local Government Areas.

A terse statement issued on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Rufus Bature, said the movement was restricted from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, except for those on essential duties.”

PDP’s allegation of Plateau funds diversion, a diversionary, malicious diatribe - Lalong

Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has described allegations of mismanagement of funds leveled against his administration by the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Danish Sango, as a malicious, ridiculous diatribe and mere diversionary tactic employed by the opposition in the state to score cheap political points.

Eguma credits Baraje for Plateau United's turnaround

The tactician has praised head coach the handler of the Jos based side for his impressive work on Plateau United who gave his side a tough time last weekend

PDP alleges mass diversion of public funds in Plateau

The Plateau chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the state government of “massive diversion of public funds.” Its Chairman, Mr Damishi Sango, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Jos, claimed that the state had received more than N97 billion as revenue from the Federal Government in the last one year.

Iraq joins Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, others to freeze crude production

Succour may be closer to Nigeria front step in its quest to reap good fortunes from the oil industry, as Iraq, yesterday agreed to join Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and others to freeze crude production, which inturn would likely increase crude price at the International market.

Nigeria in worst possible time, says finance minister…NBS confirms economic recession

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Wednesday admitted that Nigeria was in its worst possible time with the Gross Domestic Product figures for the 2016 second quarter released by the National Bureau of Statistics showing the nation’s economy now in recession.

Why Facebook founder, Zuckerberg arrived Nigeria unannounced

By Prince Osuagwu & Emeka Aginam

LAGOS—Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, yesterday, arrived Nigeria unannounced. The 32-year-old tech enterpreneur surprisingly made a sudden visit and inspection of activities at the Co-Creation Hub, Yaba Lagos.

North Korea executes a top ranking official, banishes 2 others, South Korea says

By Hyung-Jin Kim, The Associated Press

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – North Korea has executed a vice-premier and banished two other top officials to rural areas for re-education, South Korean officials said Wednesday, 31st August, 2016.