On the southeastern edge of the Jos Plateau, where the granite highlands begin their descent toward the lowlands, lies Yil Ngas, Ngasland, home to the Ngas people, also known as the Angas or Kerang. Centred on the town of Pankshin and spreading across the districts of Ampang, Amper and Kabwir, with a further presence in neighbouring Bauchi State, the Ngas
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PLATEAU STATE, PART II: THE TAROK PEOPLE
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As Alausa hails Gov Namadi for building digital workforce
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