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Number of rockets fired by Tehran over 24-hours has plummeted – possibly owing to its ground launchers being blown up in strikes Iran appears to have lost its ability to fire massive missile salvos in retaliation against the United States and Israel. Tehran has significantly curbed the number of ballistic missiles it is firing in a 24-hour period, according to analysis published by countries coming under attack from the Islamic Republic. Experts suggest this could be the result of the Iranian armed forces losing ground-based missile launchers in US strikes, known as transporter erector launchers (TEL). Iran is thought to have fired off hundreds more missiles in the initial days of this conflict than it did during the 12-day war with Israel in June last year. Iran was believed to have vast stockpiles of short-range ballistic missiles before the conflict started, with conservative estimates putting the numbers at around 2,000 to 2,500. Tehran has launched an estimated 500-750...

By Our Correspondent  The All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State Chapter, has successfully conducted a peaceful congress re-electing Hon. Rufus Bature and other members of the State Executive Committee (EXCO) through a consensus arrangement. The congress, held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Langfield Events Centre, brought together delegates from the 17 Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Chairman of the State Congress Committee, Mr. Oscar Oyebo, presented the list of consensus candidates, which was unanimously adopted through a voice vote by delegates. Addressing party faithful at the event, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, commended delegates for the orderly and peaceful conduct of the exercise, describing it as historic and a testament to the party’s maturity and internal cohesion. Governor Mutfwang emphasized unity, tolerance, and reconciliation as critical pillars for strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general ele...

PUBLIC NOTICE The General public is hereby notified that the land being advertised for sale by the family of Late Da Victor Pam which is situated at Little Rayfield Jos in Jos South LGA of Plateau State is a subject matter of litigation at the High Court of Plateau State in suit No.PLD/J.../2022 between Da Christopher Gyang and 2 Ors and Daniel Jah Pam and 3 Ors. The General public is hereby notified that any individual or group of individuals who purchases land at the said location and from the family of the late Victor Pam does so at their own risk(CAVEAT EMPTOR) SIGNED BY: Thomas Gyang Rin CHAIRMAN: On behalf of the land Owners Dated this day 27 February 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The General public is hereby notified that the land being advertised for sale by the family of Late Da Victor Pam which is situated at Little Rayfield Jos in Jos South LGA of Plateau State is a subject matter of litigation at the High Court of Plateau State in suit No.PLD/J.../2022 between Da Christopher Gyang and 2 Ors and Daniel Jah Pam and 3 Ors. The General public is hereby notified that any individual or group of individuals who purchases land at the said location and from the family of the late Victor Pam does so at their own risk(CAVEAT EMPTOR) SIGNED BY: Thomas Gyang Rin CHAIRMAN: On behalf of the land Owners Dated this day 27 February 2026

By Onjefu Odaudu Jos, Nigeria  A Frontline Senatorial aspirant for the Plateau South Senatorial Constituency seat and a retired Air Vice Marshall in the Nigeria Air Force Senator Napoleon Binkan Bali has assured his teeming supporters and stakeholders in the Zone that they should be rest assured that he will reclaim the seat he lost in an Appeal Court judgment following the 2023 general elections in Plateau State while he was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)  Speaking with select  journalists on the sidelines of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Plateau State Congress which held at the Langfield event Centre in Jos, Nigeria on Tuesday 3 March 2026 the retired Air Chief and renowned military commander said he has put the past behind him and is now looking forward to the 2027 elections without bitterness as he recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress party.  Senator Bali said his new campaign is centered on his people in the ...

              THE MAN. Arc. Pam Dung  Gyang:  A Proven Architect of Leadership, Service, and Integrity  for Plateau APC The people of Plateau State are no strangers to leadership trials, and at this  critical juncture in the political journey of our dear state, the need for a leader  with proven competence, integrity, and fairness has never been more urgent.  Arc. Pam D. Gyang, a seasoned politician, professional architect, and  community builder stands out as a man whose antecedents speak louder  than promises. From his early years, Arc. Pam D. Gyang distinguished himself as a scholar  and professional, earning his place as a registered architect and contributing  to the physical and structural development of Plateau State. His work in  architecture has not only shaped skylines but also demonstrated his ability  to plan, design, and execute projects with precision, a skill set tha...