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Politics / Was President Buhari’s Appointments Based On Competency Or Ethnicity? by ViewPointNig: 12:47pm On Sep 06, 2015 |
There is no doubt that the appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari has continued to generate controversy. Antagonists of the President’s appointments have accused the president of considering people from the northern part of the country at the expense of the southern part....http://viewpointnigeria.com/was-president-buharis-appointment-based-on-competency-or-ethnicity/ |
Nairaland / General / Plateau Youths Petition Un Sec Gen Over Unabated Killings In Plateau by ViewPointNig: 11:00am On Aug 26, 2015 |
Plateau youths who embarked on peaceful protests in Abuja as a result of the unabated killings of villagers by herdsmen in the state have submitted a petition to the United Nation Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki-Moon......http://viewpointnigeria.com/plateau-youths-protesting-killings-in-the-state-have-submitted-a-petition-to-the-un-sec-gen/ |
Religion / Breaking News: Twin Bomb Blasts Rocks Jos by ViewPointNig: 11:23pm On Jul 05, 2015 |
News reaching ViewPointNigeria suggests that two explosions on Sunday night occurred (at 9:30pm) in Jos, the Plateau State capital......http://viewpointnigeria.com/breaking-news-twin-bomb-blasts-rocks-jos/ |
Culture / Viewpointnigeria Provides Pictures From Plateau Over 50 Years Ago by ViewPointNig: 12:22am On Jun 25, 2015 |
ViewPointNigeria provides pictures from Plateau over 50 years ago showing its people, places and lifestyles......http://viewpointnigeria.com/viewpointnigeria-provides-photos-from-plateau-over-50-years-ago/ |
Culture / Photonews: Never Seen Vintage Pictures Of Plateau State by ViewPointNig: 10:55pm On Jun 24, 2015 |
ViewPointNigeria provides vintage pictures of Plateau showcasing the heritage of the people and the early civilisation. ViewPointNigeria will continue to provide materials that promote heritage of people who were once under the Nok Culture......http://viewpointnigeria.com/photonews-never-seen-vintage-pictures-of-plateau-state/ 1 Like |
Nairaland / General / Plateau People Demonstrate Wase Killings Just As State Assembly Assures Of Thoro by ViewPointNig: 9:23pm On May 09, 2015 |
People of Plateau dressed in black on Friday demonstrated in Jos the state capital against the killings and destructions in Kadarko district of Wase Local Government Area (LGA) perpetrated by the military. .....http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/plateau-people-demonstrate-wase-killings-just-as-state-assembly-assures-of-thorough-investigation
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Politics / UK General Election: Conservatives Win Majority Returning David Cameron As PM by ViewPointNig: 2:06pm On May 08, 2015 |
David Cameron is Prime Minister again after winning a majority to put him back in power without the help of any other party. In an extraordinary General Election, which claimed the scalps of three party leaders in 52 minutes, the Conservatives confounded expectations to win outright......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/uk-general-election-conservatives-win-majority-returning-david-cameron-as-prime-minister |
Politics / UK Goes To The Polls To Elect Mps And Prime Minister by ViewPointNig: 9:57pm On May 07, 2015 |
Voters are going to the polls across the United Kingdom to decide who will form the next government. Polling stations opened at 7am and close at 10pm in the Uk’s 650 constituencies. Party leaders were among the first to cast their votes. .....http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/uk-goes-to-the-polls-to-elect-mp-s-and-prime-minister |
Nairaland / General / Wase Killings Is A Crime Against Humanity And Violates Geneva Convention – Lar by ViewPointNig: 6:55pm On May 06, 2015 |
An investigative committee has been set up the senate to investigate the killings and destruction that took place in some communities of Kadarko district of Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau by the Nigerian army.....http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/wase-killings-is-a-crime-against-humanity-and-violates-geneva-convention-victor-lar |
Nairaland / General / Nigeria Military Defends Killings In Wase LGA Of Plateau by ViewPointNig: 5:29pm On May 05, 2015 |
The Nigerian Military Defence headquarters has issued a statement defending the killings of people in Kadarko district of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau. The statement released stated that the military was responding to comments in the media and social media saying soldiers killed defenceless villagers as it was out on genocide......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/nigeria-military-defends-killings-in-wase-lga-of-plateau |
Nairaland / General / I Will Take Nigerian Army To ICC Over Wase Killings – Beni Lar by ViewPointNig: 2:56pm On May 05, 2015 |
The member representing Langtang North/South in the House of Representatives, Ms Beni Lar has said that she will sue the Nigerian army at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and report them at the National Human Rights Commission......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/i-will-take-nigerian-army-to-icc-over-wase-killings-beni-lar |
NYSC / Re: PLATEAU BATCH A15 Let's Meet Here by ViewPointNig: 3:20pm On May 02, 2015 |
A warm welcome to all NYSC corps members posted to Plateau state (home of peace and tourism). Guys you will surely enjoy Plateau with a lot of tourist sites to visit. I know how it can be going to camp as still remember when i went for mine. Jos to Mangu is approximately 45minutes to an hour. You will leave Jos and get to Mangu Via Barkin Ladi. You wil meander through a rocky terrain and pass by some tin mines and ponds before getting into Mangu. You will enjoy the journey if you like nature. You can visit Kerang volcanic rock (source of Swan water), Ampidong crater lake (one of its kind in Africa) and Panyam fish farm all in Mangu LGA. Be ready to enjoy cheap Irish potatoes which is mainly grown in the LGA. I am from Plateau and will be willing to help with advice. Anyone with any question about the state or Mangu LGA where the orientation camp is based should feel free to ask me. Cheers and enjoy Plateau. For up to date news about Plateau and the middle belt please visit our news portal http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/ "Mwanle" "Mwanle" means welcome in Mwaghavul, the local dialect of Mangu LGA.
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NYSC / Re: NYSC Batch A 2015 Corps Members Posted To Plateau State (Mangu orientation camp) by ViewPointNig: 2:14pm On May 02, 2015 |
Tourist sites in Plateau.
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NYSC / NYSC Batch A 2015 Corps Members Posted To Plateau State (Mangu orientation camp) by ViewPointNig: 2:03pm On May 02, 2015 |
A warm welcome to all NYSC corps members posted to Plateau state (home of peace and tourism). Guys you will surely enjoy Plateau with a lot of tourist sites to visit. I know how it can be going to camp as still remember when i went for mine. Jos to Mangu is approximately 45minutes to an hour. You will leave Jos and get to Mangu Via Barkin Ladi. You wil meander through a rocky terrain and pass by some tin mines and ponds before getting into Mangu. You will enjoy the journey if you like nature. You can visit Kerang volcanic rock (source of Swan water), Ampidong crater lake (one of its kind in Africa) and Panyam fish farm all in Mangu LGA. Be ready to enjoy cheap Irish potatoes which is mainly grown in the LGA. I am from Plateau and will be willing to help with advice. Anyone with any question about the state or Mangu LGA where the orientation camp is based should feel free to ask me. Cheers and enjoy Plateau. For up to date news about Plateau and the middle belt please visit our news portal http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/ "Mwanle" "Mwanle" means welcome in Mwaghavul, the local dialect of Mangu LGA.
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NYSC / Re: The BEAUTY Of Plateau State Orientation Camp MANGU! Five Star Hotel Or What??? by ViewPointNig: 7:35pm On May 01, 2015 |
yinpet: Jos to Mangu is approximately 45minutes to an hour. You will leave Jos and get to Mangu Via Barkin Ladi. You wil meander through a rocky terrain and pass by some tin mines and ponds before getting into Mangu. You will enjoy the journey if you like nature. |
NYSC / Re: The BEAUTY Of Plateau State Orientation Camp MANGU! Five Star Hotel Or What??? by ViewPointNig: 2:12pm On May 01, 2015 |
Guys you will surely enjoy Plateau with a lot of tourist sites to visit. I know how it can be going to camp as still remember when i went for mine. I am from Plateau and will be willing to help with advice. Be ready to enjoy cheap Irish potatoes which is mainly grown in the LGA. You can visit Kerang volcanic rock (source of Swan water), Ampidong crater lake (one of its kind in Africa) and Panyam fish farm all in Mangu LGA. Anyone with any question about the state or Mangu LGA where the orientation camp is based should feel free to ask me. Cheers and enjoy Plateau. For up to date news about Plateau and the middle belt please visit our news portal http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/ "Mwanle" "Mwanle" means welcome in Mwaghavul, the local dialect of Mangu LGA. 3 Likes
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NYSC / Re: PLATEAU BATCH A15 Let's Meet Here by ViewPointNig: 2:02pm On May 01, 2015 |
Guys you will surely enjoy Plateau with a lot of tourist sites to visit. I know how it can be going to camp as still remember when i went for mine. I am from Plateau and will be willing to help with advice. Be ready to enjoy cheap Irish potatoes which is mainly grown in the LGA. You can visit Kerang volcanic rock (source of Swan water), Ampidong crater lake (one of its kind in Africa) and Panyam fish farm all in Mangu LGA. Anyone with any question about the state or Mangu LGA where the orientation camp is based should feel free to ask me. Cheers and enjoy Plateau. For up to date news about Plateau and the middle belt please visit our news portal http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/ "Mwanle" "Mwanle" means welcome in Mwaghavul, the local dialect of Mangu LGA. 1 Like |
Politics / Plateau 2015 Elections: Intrigues Of Having An APC Governor In A PDP State by ViewPointNig: 1:29am On Apr 22, 2015 |
he 2015 elections have ended relatively peaceful to the dismay of many acclaimed pundits who had predicted the outcome will lead to a catastrophic reaction. Citizens of Plateau just like those of other states of the federation came out in droves to elect leaders at federal and state levels. The title of the article may seem bewildering but explanation that will follow suit will explain and focus more on the intrigues that may occur in the state. ......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/plateau-2015-elections-intrigues-of-having-an-apc-governor-in-a-pdp-state |
Nairaland / General / Breaking News:nigerian Military Captures Gwoza, The Last Town Held By Boko Haram by ViewPointNig: 3:01pm On Mar 27, 2015 |
News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that the Nigeria military has overrun and liberated the last Boko Haram town. Gwoza which was the headquarters of the terrorist sect was renamed “Darul hikima” when it was captured by the terrorists. A statement released by the Nigeria military stated so......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/news-and-events/item/1685-breaking-news-nigerian-military-captures-gwoza-the-last-town-held-by-boko-haram |
Nairaland / General / Merry Christmas From Viewpoint Nigeria by ViewPointNig: 12:03pm On Dec 25, 2014 |
Love, joy and peace are the ingredients for a wonderful Christmas. We hope you find them all festive season. Stay safe and be security wise during this special season........http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/lifestyle-mob/item/1475-merry-christmas-from-viewpoint-nigeria |
Politics / Governor Jang Appoints Son Commissioner by ViewPointNig: 2:54am On Dec 22, 2014 |
Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau has appointed his son Mr Yakubu Jang as commissioner in his cabinet. This was stated by the state commissioner for information Mr Mohammed Abubakar who addressed newsmen in Jos on Sunday......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/politics-mob/item/1468-governor-jang-appoints-son-commissioner |
Politics / Plateau PDP Gubernatorial Primaries – The Much Awaited Day by ViewPointNig: 3:52pm On Dec 08, 2014 |
Plateau state PDP delegates will be queuing up today to vote the candidate that will represent the party in the gubernatorial elections in 2015. Plateau people have waited eagerly for this day as they watched the debate for and against the candidates some of whom have contested the seat before. The contenders for the exalted seat under the platform of the party include; Mr Ignatius Longjan, Senator Gyang Pwajok, Senator Victor Lar, Sir Fidelis Tapgun, Dr Haruna Dabin, Architect John Alkali, Engineer Jimmy Cheto, Professor Longmas Wapmuk, Professor Sonny Tyoden, Honourable John Clark, Mr John Sheni, Mr Goddy Miri, Mr Hezekiah Dimka, Mr Chris Bature, Mr Bitrus Nabasu and Mr Kemi Nshe............http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/opinion-mob/item/1425-plateau-pdp-gubernatorial-primaries-the-much-awaited-day |
Politics / I Was One Of The Major Actors Who Brought Governor Jang To Power–solomon Dalung by ViewPointNig: 4:56pm On Sep 08, 2014 |
In its efforts to profile most of the key players on the Plateau Gubernatorial race, ViewPointNigeria sat down with Barrister Solomon Dalung the Federal Sure-P coordinator of the southern zone and member of the Northern Elder's Forum. He spoke exclusively about his aspiration, current state of affairs in Plateau and relationship with Governor Jang amongst other issues. Below are excepts. VPN: Briefly tell us about yourself?.......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/news-and-events/item/1247-i-was-one-of-the-major-actors-who-brought-governor-jang-to-power-solomon-dalung-exclusive-interview |
Nairaland / General / Nigeria Turns To Beauty Spots To Revive Tourism : An Overview Of Plateau State by ViewPointNig: 11:55am On Sep 03, 2014 |
Birdwatchers often go to extreme lengths to spot a rare species, even travelling to the westernmost of Alaska's Aleutian islands. By contrast, the bird sanctuary in Nigeria's Amurum Forest Reserve, where undulating rock formations surround a savannah dominated by lush, tall grass, is rarely, if ever, on any twitcher's wish list.......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/lifestyle-mob/item/1233-nigeria-turns-to-beauty-spots-to-revive-tourism-an-overview-of-plateau-state |
Nairaland / General / Over 50 Suspicious Youths In Three Buses Arrested In Jos by ViewPointNig: 3:15pm On Aug 15, 2014 |
News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that over 50 suspicious youths were on Thursday arrested in Jos by the Special Task Force (STF). The youths who were arrested in Babale village of Jos were said to be travelling in three 18-seater transit bus..........http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/politics-mob/item/1189-over-50-suspicious-youths-in-three-buses-arrested-in-jos |
Crime / Unijos Undergraduate Arrested For Kidnapping President Jonathan's Uncle by ViewPointNig: 3:06pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
A University of Jos undergraduate known as Eldred Jonah has been arrested with others by the Department of State Security (DSS) for the kidnap of President Goodluck Jonathan's uncle Chief Nitabai Inengite.......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/news-and-events/item/1120-unijos-undergraduate-arrested-for-kidnapping-president-s-jonathan-uncle |
Nairaland / General / Plateau State Issues Security Alert And Urges Citizens To Be Vigilant by ViewPointNig: 1:47pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
A security alert has been issued by the Plateau state Government to citizens of the state. The Government stated that there were alleged threats that could lead to security breaches and called on citizens to be vigilant and security conscious.........http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/news-and-events/item/1119-plateau-state-issues-security-alert-and-urges-citizens-to-be-vigilant |
Politics / Barkin Ladi, Angwan Rogo Etc: How Did These Names Come About In Plateau by ViewPointNig: 7:27pm On Jan 10, 2014 |
The name of a place is an immensely powerful tool and usually depicts political, economic and even military dominance of a people over another. It can be the distinguishing factor between an unconquered territory and a subjugated community. Names of places can also be used to differentiate between which communities won battles and which ones lost during times of war. The table below which shows the original and recent names of places in Plateau state, paints a picture of the heritage of the people of Plateau state, depending on which of the two columns you look at..........http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/politics-mob/item/614-barakin-ladi-tudun-wada-angwan-rogo-etc-how-did-these-names-come-about-in-plateau-state |
Politics / No Sniper Or Weapons Training Was Provided To Operation Rainbow By Israel by ViewPointNig: 8:16pm On Jan 09, 2014 |
ViewPointNigeria correspondent caught up with AVM Bala Danbaba who is the Plateau state co-ordinator of Operation Rainbow and conducted this interview with him on issues surrounding the operation of the security outfit. VPN: For the benefit of our readers who may not know you, please could you introduce yourself? I am retired Air Vice Marshal Bala Golgak Danbaba. I was born in Pankshin Local Government area of Plateau state in 1953, to a father who was a World War II veteran. I attended Pankshin LGEA primary school and then proceed to the then Kuru Provisional School for my secondary education. Following that, I was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of the 16th regular course intake. After that, I then went to the flying school in Kaduna where I was part of the ab initio pilot training programme. My performance there led to my being selected for further pilot training in the US in 1976 –and subsequently for additional training in combat piloting at the Hollowman Airforce base in the US.......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/news-and-events/item/723-no-sniper-or-weapons-training-was-provided-to-operation-rainbow-by-israel-s-secret-service-mossad-air-vice-marshall-bala-danbaba-exclusive-interview |
Politics / The Reasons Why Israelis Trained Plateau State Security Taskforce - Jang by ViewPointNig: 8:08pm On Jan 09, 2014 |
Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau has explained the reason why Israelis were called upon to train the Special Task Force on Peace and Security known as an arm of Operation Rainbow which is the state security outfit. He also defended the rationale behind establishing the security outfit......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/politics-mob/item/711-the-reasons-why-israelis-trained-plateau-state-security-taskforce-jang |
Politics / U.S Condemns Attack In Shonong Village Of Plateau State, Calls For Investigation by ViewPointNig: 7:24pm On Jan 09, 2014 |
The United State of America on Wednesday condemned the attack in Shonong, Plateau State, Nigeria and urged the government to investigate the incident . U.S in a statement made available to the media in Abuja by its embassy information office, Public affairs Section, said that it was concerned by the cyclical nature of reprisal killings that undermines inter-communal relations in the Middle Belt region......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/politics-mob/item/728-u-s-condemns-attack-in-nigeria-s-plateau-state-calls-for-investigation |
Politics / Mass Burial Given To The 30 People Killed In Shonong Village Of Riyom LGA by ViewPointNig: 7:13pm On Jan 09, 2014 |
Following the gruesome murder of over 30 people in Shonongh village of Riyom LGA, the corpses of the 30 dead people were gathered in the North east area of the village and given mass burial, amidst unconsolable wails and cries from relatives and survivors of the attack. Several mothers were said to have been killed, including their helpless and innocent children. Eleven of bodies were burnt beyond recognition and could only be identified based on the houses where they were picked up.......http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/politics-mob/item/725-mass-burial-given-to-the-30-people-killed-in-shonong-village-of-riyom-lga |
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