Plateau Watch

13/05/2026

At last, Gov. Mutfwang goes tough, orders shoot-on-sight on anyone destroying farmlands

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered security agencies across the state to shoot-on-sight anyone found destroying farmlands.

Mutfwang who gave the shoot-on-sight order during a town hall meeting in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area when he visited recently attacked communities, decried the resurgence of attacks on peaceful communities, describing the security challenges in the state as acts of terrorism.

https://plateaunewswatch.com/at-last-gov-mutfwang-goes-tough-orders-shoot-on-sight-on-anyone-destroying-farmlands/

12/05/2026

Riyom APC Youth Council endorses Tinubu, Mutfwang, Piyo, Hon. Chollom for second tenures

The Riyom Local Government Area chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC Youth Council, has unanimously endorsed the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, his deputy, Ngo Josephine Piyo and the member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Engr Dalyop Fom Chollom.

https://plateaunewswatch.com/riyom-apc-youth-council-endorses-tinubu-mutfwang-piyo-hon-chollom-for-second-tenures/

12/05/2026

Excitement as Alfred Dapal Damiyal officially joins Plateau PDP governorship race

There was excitement at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday as frontline aspirant Alfred Dapal Damiyal officially submitted his completed governorship nomination forms.

The development formally confirms his entry into the race for the PDP governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 Plateau State elections.

https://plateaunewswatch.com/excitement-as-alfred-dapal-damiyal-officially-joins-plateau-pdp-governorship-race/

12/05/2026

Poisoning of farms by farmers responsible for attacks in Plateau State - Fulani leader says

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12/05/2026

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12/05/2026

Massive crowd welcomes Gagdi as he commences PKK ward tour ahead of APC primaries

Rt. Honourable Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on Monday, was overwhelmed when massive crowds of supporters turned out to welcome him as he commenced ward-to-ward tour across the constituency ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.

The tour which is expected to cover wards across Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam Local Government Areas popularly referred to as PKK, began with a massive turnout of supporters in several wards in Pankshin LGA.

Rt. Honourable Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on Monday, was

12/05/2026

10/05/2026

The senatorial aspirant for Plateau Central zone, Honourable Chief Ephraim Usman, has successfully completed the screening process and cleared for the 2027 election contest.

10/05/2026

RT HON GAGDI SCREENED AND CLEARED TO CONTEST FOR THIRD TERM THE SEAT OF PANKSHIN/KANKE/KANAM FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

Today, Sunday, 10th May 2026, I had the singular honour and privilege of appearing before the Screening Committee of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as I seek to once again offer myself for service to the good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency.

I am deeply humbled to state that I was the first aspirant from Plateau State to be screened for a third-term bid to continue representing our resilient and progressive people at the National Assembly.

The screening exercise was conducted by a highly reputable and distinguished committee led by Senator Uche Ekwunife Lilian alongside Engineer Angela Obende and eight other eminent members. Their professionalism, warmth, and understanding were truly commendable, particularly in recognising the value of experience and continuity in legislative service.

I remain profoundly grateful to the people of PKK Federal Constituency for the confidence, trust, and unwavering support they have continued to repose in me throughout this journey of representation and service.

By the grace of Almighty Allah, and with your continued prayers and support, if elected for a third term, I shall remain committed to purposeful leadership, quality representation, and the advancement of the collective interests of our constituency.

I will never take your trust for granted.

May God Almighty bless the good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency.

May God bless Plateau State.
And may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Thank you all.

Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi PhD, OON
National Assembly, Abuja

09/05/2026

Mikang youths hold awareness gathering, reject fourth term bid for Speaker, demand strict power rotation

Youth groups from across Mikang Local Government Area of Plateau State have held an awareness gathering to push for power rotation and speak against a possible fourth-term ambition in the constituency.

The meeting, organised by the Mikang Youths Vanguard Coalition, brought together youths from Tehl, Piapung, Koenoem, and Garkawa districts under a non-partisan platform to discuss the future of political representation in Mikang.

https://plateaunewswatch.com/mikang-youths-hold-awareness-gathering-reject-fourth-term-bid-for-speaker-demand-strict-power-rotation/

09/05/2026

Bandits kill 7-months old pregnant woman, nursing mother, 3-yr-old toddler in Bassa - Irigwe Youth Movement

A seven-month-old pregnant woman, a nursing mother, and a three-year-old toddler were among the victims massacred by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias who launched a deadly midnight attack on Ngbrran-Zongo village in Kwall District, Bassa LGA of Plateau State on Friday.

https://plateaunewswatch.com/bandits-kill-7-months-old-pregnant-woman-nursing-mother-3-yr-old-toddler-in-bassa-irigwe-youth-movement/