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Plateau relaxes curfew in Jos North
The Plateau Government has further relaxed the curfew it earlier imposed on Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
Mrs Joyce Ramnap, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.
The state government had imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North LGA, following the attack by gunmen on the Angwan Rukuba community of the area.
The government later relaxed the curfew, allowing movement between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Ramnap said that following the improved security situation in the locality, the state government has further reviewed the curfew.
“Following the relative peace being experienced, the government, in consultation with security agencies, has further relaxed the curfew hours earlier imposed on Jos North LGA.
”Effective Wednesday, April 8, curfew will be relaxed in Jos North, and movement will be between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.
“Citizens are therefore urged to be mindful of this development and carry out their lawful duties within the relaxed hours not affected by curfew,” she said
She advised residents to remain indoors during curfew hours, cooperate with security agencies, and provide useful information to support efforts to maintain law and order in the state.
She noted that Gov. Caleb Mutfwang had directed the security agencies to ensure that residents strictly comply with the curfew.
(NAN)
Rivers United have returned from Côte d’Ivoire with a valuable 1–1 draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary-round tie.
The result gives the Pride of Rivers a strong platform ahead of the return fixture, with the Nigerian side now needing a victory at home to secure their place in the next qualifying round.
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The draw is particularly encouraging for Rivers United after head coach Finidi George had stressed before the game that avoiding defeat in Abidjan would represent a positive outcome. He specifically identified a 1–1 draw as an acceptable result that would leave his side in a good position for the return leg.
Rivers United went into the continental assignment with confidence after opening their 2026/27 NPFL campaign with a 2–0 victory over Plateau United, while Finidi also highlighted the physical qualities of San Pedro and the youthful character of his own revamped squad.
Now, the equation is straightforward.
The two sides are level on aggregate, and Rivers United will have the advantage of playing the decisive second leg on Nigerian soil. The return fixture is currently listed for September 13, giving the Port Harcourt club the opportunity to complete the job in front of their supporters.
For a Rivers United side that reached the CAF Champions League group stage last season, the objective is clear: turn the away draw into qualification and keep Nigeria’s flag flying in Africa’s premier club competition.
A goal in Abidjan. A valuable draw secured.
Now, the Pride of Rivers must finish the job at home.
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