Zonehouse BLOG

11/09/2026

Children Are Suffering in Silence: Plateau Child Protection Network Rates Abuse Crisis 9/10 - Behind the familiar rhythm of everyday life in Plateau State, a disturbing reality is unfolding. Some children are being sent into mining sites at ages when they should be playing. Others are staying on the streets late into the night, some reportedly becoming involved in substance abuse. Some are beaten, denied food, forced into hard […] -

Behind the familiar rhythm of everyday life in Plateau State, a disturbing reality is unfolding. Some children are being sent into mining sites at ages when the

05/09/2026

China Approves New Brain-Tech Devices in Growing Race With Elon Musk’s Neuralink - China has stepped up its race to develop brain-computer interface technology, approving a series of brain-related devices as it seeks to challenge Elon Musk’s Neuralink and establish itself as a global leader in the emerging field. Chinese health regulators have approved several brain-technology products this year, allowing domestic companies to move beyond laboratory research and […] -

China has stepped up its race to develop brain-computer interface technology, approving a series of brain-related devices as it seeks to challenge Elon Musk’s N

05/09/2026

YLN Urges Plateau Communities to Push Priority Needs Into Government Budgets - The Young Leaders Network (YLN) has called for stronger citizen participation in the budget and development planning process in Plateau State, urging communities to clearly identify, document and communicate their priority needs to government. The call was made on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, during a stakeholders’ roundtable on strengthening the integration of Community Charters of […] -

05/09/2026

WOWICCN Convention: CCN President Urges Women to Rise Above Nigeria’s Challenges - The President of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Most Rev. David O. C. Onuoha, has charged Christian women to confront the challenges facing Nigeria with courage, faith and determination. Onuoha gave the charge while delivering the keynote address at the 7th Biennial Convention of the Women Wing of the Christian Council of Nigeria (WOWICCN) […] -

The President of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Most Rev. David O. C. Onuoha, has charged Christian women to confront the challenges facing Nigeria wit

04/09/2026

South Africa: 11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted, Circumcised by Four Schoolmates in Toilet - An 11-year-old pupil at Sinqobile Primary School in Soshanguve, South Africa, was allegedly dragged into a school toilet and forcibly circumcised by four older students during break time. The Grade 5 pupil was reportedly attacked by four Grade 7 students, who allegedly pinned him down before one of them used a sharp blade to remove […] -

04/09/2026

IPMAN Urges FG to Intervene in Dangote Refinery Pricing to Reduce Petrol Cost - The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the commercial operations and pricing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in a bid to reduce the rising cost of petrol across the country. The appeal followed a fresh increase in petrol pump prices, with the product now selling […] -

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the commercial operations and pricing

04/09/2026

Bokkos: Ron Stakeholders Reject Use of 1974 Gazette for Saf Ron Selection, Seek Mutfwang’s Intervention - Stakeholders from the Ron Chiefdom in Plateau State have rejected the proposed use of the 1974 Gazette as the basis for selecting a new Saf Ron, describing the move as outdated and potentially harmful to the legitimacy of the traditional institution. The Ron Integrity Advocacy Group, representing elders, stakeholders, women and youths from the 11 […] -

04/09/2026

Plateau United Face Early NPFL Setback as New Season Gets Underway - Plateau United have made a difficult start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, suffering a 2–0 defeat away to Rivers United on Matchday One. The Jos-based side were unable to find the back of the net at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, with Abdulrasheed Dabai and Wasiu Falolu scoring for […] -

Plateau United have made a difficult start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, suffering a 2–0 defeat away to Rivers United on Matchda

02/09/2026

PLACCIMA Nominates Bolcit Barshep-Amakiri as Vice President, Commerce - The Plateau Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PLACCIMA) has nominated Mrs. Bolcit Barshep-Amakiri as its new Vice President, Commerce. The nomination was approved at the Chamber’s Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting held on August 11, 2026, following the death of Alhaji Yusuf Sarumi, who previously occupied the position. In a formal letter signed by […] -

The Plateau Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PLACCIMA) has nominated Mrs. Bolcit Barshep-Amakiri as its new Vice President, Commerce. The n

31/08/2026

Nigeria’s Christian Leaders to Unite in Abuja for First Lausanne Congress in Over 10 Years (Register Now) - The Lausanne Nigeria Christian Missions has announced plans to convene about 5,000 church leaders, missionaries, theological educators, young Christian leaders and marketplace professionals at the first national Lausanne gathering in Nigeria in more than a decade. The Lausanne Nigeria Congress 2026 is scheduled to hold from October 27 to 30 at the National Ecumenical Centre, […] -

The Lausanne Nigeria Christian Missions has announced plans to convene about 5,000 church leaders, missionaries, theological educators, young Christian leaders