Tension gripped parts of Jos South Local Government Area on Monday after two women were allegedly shot dead by military personnel in Naya gotta community, Gyel District. The incident sparked protests as residents demanded justice for the victims. One other person was also reportedly injured.
According to residents, the women were shot in the early hours of Monday after approaching military personnel who drove in in a convoy to ask the reason for their visit and to inspect what was inside their vehicle.
A former councillor of the area and a contestant in the upcoming elections under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Honourable Mrs. Chundung Bitrus Pwajok Kele, said one of the soldiers involved in the incident wore dreadlocks, an appearance she said was unusual for security personnel in Nigeria, which prompted the women to be conscious and ask to inspect their vehicle before the situation escalated, which led to the shooting of 2 women, including a nursing mother.
Watch the moment the military began shooting below
helinues: The praying at the road side is mostly in North not every part of the country. That's entirely different from the christians who are causing unnecessary noise pollution and also infringing on other people's right
I have witnessed roads being blocked severally here in Lagos. In fact, I witnessed one barely 2 months ago around Eputu in ajah, the entire road which had a mosque by the side was blocked by Muslim worshippers with mats everywhere.
Plateau Youth Council Alleges Plot to Remove DSS Director, Warns Against Interference in Security Operations
The Plateau Youth Council (PYC) Parliament has raised concerns over what it described as an alleged plot by unnamed vested interests to influence the removal of the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Plateau State, warning that any attempt to undermine ongoing security operations would be strongly resisted.
In a statement signed by the Speaker of the PYC Parliament (CWC), Rt. Hon. Aseno Amos, the council said it had received what it described as "disturbing reports" suggesting that certain individuals were working to facilitate the removal of the state's DSS Director.
The youth body said that if the allegations prove to be true, such actions would amount to an attack on a key security institution and could jeopardize efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, and other forms of organised criminality in Plateau State.
The PYC noted that Plateau has endured years of deadly attacks that have claimed lives, displaced communities, and forced many farmers to abandon their ancestral lands. It argued that at a time when security agencies are intensifying operations against criminal elements, any attempt to weaken those efforts deserves close scrutiny.
The council warned that it would not remain silent while individuals, regardless of their political, ethnic, or social standing, allegedly seek to manipulate public institutions for personal interests or interfere with legitimate security operations.
It further cautioned that anyone found sponsoring or influencing efforts to obstruct security operations should know that the people of Plateau are closely monitoring developments. According to the statement, no public office should be used to shield criminals or obstruct justice, adding that the lives of innocent citizens must not be sacrificed for political or personal interests.
The PYC called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, and other relevant security authorities to ensure that decisions relating to security in Plateau State are guided solely by national interest, professional competence, and the protection of lives, rather than external pressure.
The council also appealed to residents of Plateau State to remain united and vigilant, urging them not to allow ethnic, religious, or political divisions to distract from the common fight against insecurity. It stressed that criminality, rather than any particular tribe or religion, remains the true enemy of the state.
Reaffirming its commitment to supporting lawful security efforts, the Plateau Youth Council vowed to continue engaging relevant authorities, mobilising citizens, and demanding accountability until lasting peace is restored in the state.
The statement concluded with a call for all stakeholders to defend the security and stability of Plateau State, insisting that terrorism and criminality must not be allowed to prevail.
The leadership of the Igbo community from Plateau State's 17 Local Government Areas paid a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Government House in Jos, reaffirming the longstanding relationship between the Igbo community and the people of Plateau State.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, one of the community leaders emphasized that although he is not an indigene of Plateau State by origin, he considers himself a Plateau man and was born in the state. He noted that many members of the Igbo community were also born, raised, and have spent most of their lives in Plateau, where they have contributed significantly to the state's economic growth and development. He added that while they do not claim to be indigenous to Plateau, they proudly identify themselves as Plateau people.
Addressing the delegation, Governor Mutfwang commended the Igbo community for its immense contributions to the prosperity and development of Plateau State, describing them as an integral part of the state's progress over the years.
Reflecting on the Nigerian Civil War and its aftermath, the Governor noted that although the Igbo people suffered greatly during the conflict, those who were in Plateau experienced comparatively less hardship than in many other parts of the country because of the state's longstanding culture of acceptance and peaceful coexistence.
Governor Mutfwang also disclosed that his administration had paid compensation for a property that was seized by the government in the aftermath of the civil war. He said the decision reflects his administration's commitment to justice, fairness, and reconciliation.
The Governor stressed that Plateau remains home to everyone who lives, invests, and contributes to its development, regardless of ethnic background. He called for stronger collaboration between the government and the Igbo community, urging them to help groom young Plateau men and women in the same way they mentor and prepare their own children to take over family businesses and sustain entrepreneurial success.
"The future of Plateau depends on the collective efforts of all who call this state home," the Governor said.
He also urged residents to move beyond the divisions of the past, declaring, "Let us put the past behind us and journey together to greater days ahead," while reaffirming that Plateau remains a land of opportunity for all.
The visit concluded with both the Plateau State Government and the leadership of the Igbo community reaffirming their commitment to strengthening peace, unity, and sustainable development across the state. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EPFmvQnMK/
In summary, these allegations are false. The DSS has been doing amazing work in Barkin Ladi LGA, and there are rumours that top Fulani leaders are rallying to get the Plateau State director of the DSS moved elsewhere.
These allegations are just part of the general ploy to back up their claim and make the DSS back off.
Members of the Fulani community in Kwok village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, have alleged that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) harassed residents during a security raid conducted on July 11.
The operation came amid intensified security activities by the DSS across several Plateau communities following a series of deadly midnight attacks that have claimed lives and displaced residents in parts of the state. Security agencies have stepped up operations in an effort to identify and apprehend those responsible for the violence.
According to community members, the operation involved intimidation and other forms of harassment. Some individuals also alleged that women were sexually assaulted during the raid. The community called on both the Plateau State Government and the Federal Government to investigate the operation and ensure accountability if any wrongdoing occurred.
However, the allegations took a dramatic turn following an invitation by the DSS for questioning.
After meeting with DSS officials, the women who had made the accusations were seen in a video denying that any rape or harassment had taken place. In the footage, one of the women is heard telling a DSS official that the alleged incident never happened, effectively retracting the earlier claims.
The circumstances surrounding the apparent change in the women's account remain unclear. As of the time of reporting, the DSS has not publicly issued a detailed statement addressing the initial allegations or the subsequent retraction.
Kwok village, located in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, has been at the center of longstanding security concerns. The community is among several villages where local residents fled due to repeated attacks, with the area now occupied by Fulani herders. The security situation in parts of Plateau State has remained a source of concern amid recurring communal violence and displacement.
Being a Nigerian feels like playing a survival game where the difficulty level is constantly being cranked up, but nobody gave you the cheat codes.
Having to constantly brace for the next wave of inflation just to go about your daily life is mentally and financially draining. It’s a relentless cycle, and the collective fatigue is incredibly real.
The heart of the black man, especially anyone who joins the APC, is not just desperately wicked; it is incredibly and unimaginably wicked.
Even Satan will be amazed by the wondrous work of APC politicians.
These are middle beltan and Christian dominated states. Those people there don't even want to be associated with the north, so yiur argument doesn't count.
Show a Christian deputy in kano, or Zamfara, or Sokoto, or any core north state.
A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has adjourned until October 29, 2026, further proceedings in the appeal challenging the judgment recognising Hausa people born and raised in Jos North Local Government Area as indigenes of the area.
Justice C. Donglong fixed the date on Friday after hearing arguments on a preliminary objection over the appearance of a new legal team representing the respondents in the matter.
The appeal followed the court’s June 9, 2026, judgment, which was granted in favour of Baba Akawu after the Jos North Local Government Area failed to respond to the earlier suit and was consequently not represented by any legal team. In the absence of a defence, the court ruled that a Hausa person born and raised in Jos North Local Government Area was entitled to be recognised as an indigene of the area.
The decision arose from a suit instituted by Fatima Baba Akawu and her father, Baba Alhaji Akawu, against Jos North Local Government Council after the council declined to issue Fatima an indigene certificate.
The claimants had asked the court to determine whether Fatima Akawu, by virtue of her birth in Jos North to a father they described as a bona fide indigene of the area, was entitled to an indigene certificate despite her Hausa ethnic origin.
They also sought a declaration that the council’s refusal to issue her the certificate, while granting her a residence certificate and issuing an indigene certificate to one Dung Bot, of Berom ethnic origin, on the same date, amounted to discrimination in violation of Sections 42, 15 and 17 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), as well as Articles 2 and 3 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
In addition, the applicants argued that Baba Alhaji Akawu’s status as a recognised indigene of Jos North and his previous service as a member of the House of Representatives representing the constituency in 1983 entitled his children, including the first claimant, to indigene certificates.
At Friday’s proceedings, counsel to Jos North Local Government Council, Garba Pwul, SAN, challenged the appearance of a new legal team representing the respondents, arguing that the lawyers were not originally on record and had failed to comply with the Plateau State High Court Rules governing a change of counsel.
Pwul contended that Order 52 of the court’s rules requires parties to file a formal notice of change of counsel before new lawyers can take over representation in an ongoing matter.
Responding, counsel to the respondents, Yakubu H., SAN, maintained that every litigant has a constitutional right to engage counsel of their choice.
He argued that the judgment had been delivered in favour of the respondents and that Fatima Akawu and her father were entitled to engage separate legal teams because they are distinct parties in the suit.
Following submissions by both parties, Justice Donglong adjourned the matter until October 29 to rule on the preliminary objection before proceeding with the substantive applications seeking to set aside the June 9 judgment.
The Plateau-Hausa indigeneship judgment is set to have far-reaching implications for the concept of indigeneity in Nigeria, with its outcome potentially reshaping the criteria for indigene status and eligibility across the country.
The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide pension and retirement benefits for former speakers, deputy speakers, principal officers and members of the assembly.
The bill, sponsored by Eli Ankala (APC, Rukuba-Irigwe), was debated during Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Daniel Nanlong.
Leading the debate, Ankala said the proposed law would establish the Plateau State House of Assembly Pension Board to administer pensions and maintain records of beneficiaries.
He said the board would help eliminate ghost pensioners, improve accountability and ensure transparent and prudent management of pension funds.
According to him, the bill is aimed at creating a structured and sustainable pension system for former lawmakers.
“The board will strengthen pension administration through proper documentation, effective data management and regular verification of beneficiaries. It will also provide a legal framework for transparent and accountable payment of retirement benefits,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has condemned the proposed legislation, describing it as insensitive and ill-timed.
In a statement, the party’s spokesman, Choji Felix Dalyop, said the bill was an abuse of public trust at a time when the state was grappling with insecurity and economic challenges.
He alleged that the proposal could become a channel for diverting public funds for the benefit of a few individuals.
Dalyop warned that if passed into law, the bill could set a dangerous precedent by turning public office into “an avenue for lifetime private enrichment rather than selfless public service.”
I own a DC too, and it's a very good ride, never had any major issues. In fact, as someone said up there, my gear oil was leaking too, without my knowledge. By the time I got home, trying to drive inside, the gear was slipping. I checked and found out the gear oil was empty. After I bought original ATF gear oil and put, and rectified the leak which was a bad seal, it's over a year now and anytime I drive the car, no issues at all, parts are relatively cheaper too and less likely to be stolen, especially in the southern part of Nigeria where they are fanatics if Toyota, but in the north, OYO, cos before you see 2 Toyota's there, you would have already seen 10 honda's.
There was a time my estate drainage was being fixed, we couldn't drive in for almost 2 weeks, in that 2 weeks, 3 of my neighbors camry and matrix was broken into, their battery and stereo was stolen, my car was between the two cars, but they couldn't open it, I saw that they tried to manually open the bonnet from under cos I saw marks after I opened my bonnet, but they were not successful, but that was the same way they accessed the Toyota cars.
I just laugh, car wey be say the day a car wash guy mistakenly broke my key fob, car no gree start cos it thought it was a thief trying to steal it, even with spare, I had to call a key guy to program it from scratch. If e dey lock him owner out, then wetin be thief fate?
Let’s talk about the ticking time bomb currently sitting right in the middle of Plateau State. On June 9, 2026, a High Court ruling in Jos North dropped a proper legal bombshell: Justice C. Donglong ruled that a Hausa woman born and raised in Jos is fully entitled to a Certificate of Indigeneity, declaring the state’s fallback "Residential Certificates" unconstitutional.
While the local Hausa community has been celebrating this as a massive win for human rights, the indigenous tribes see it as a direct attempt to erase their ancestral heritage. And frankly, this whole drama brings us back to one golden rule that Nigeria loves to ignore when it suits them: what is good for the goose is good for the gander.
If you enter the streets of Jos right now, this is the topic everywhere. The political temperature is hitting boiling point. The indigenous youth and cultural groups (specifically the Afizere, Anaguta, and Berom) are completely furious. They are calling out their political leaders, demanding they stop playing safe, break their silence, and speak up before things get out of hand.
We all know the history of Jos; it doesn't take much for the "indigene-settler" debate to spark devastating ethno-religious clashes. If the government doesn’t manage this ruling with absolute transparency and diplomacy, they are basically cooking up a fresh recipe for major trouble in the state capital.
Every single Nigerian has the constitutional right to live, move, buy land, and do business anywhere they like, whether in Lagos, Kano, or Port Harcourt. But indigeneity is an entirely different kettle of fish. You cannot just sue your way into an ancestral bloodline. It is tied to the land, history, and DNA.
The double standard in Nigeria is what makes this court ruling so hard to swallow for the people of Plateau. Remember a while back when the Sokoto State government faced heavy backlash? They rejected a number of verified, born-and-bred residents for state benefits and civil service slots simply because they answered Christian names and were not considered ethnic indigenes of Sokoto.
So, if someone born and raised in the core North can be denied indigene benefits because of their roots, why must the host communities in Plateau be forced by a court to surrender theirs?
Adding petrol to this fire is a video that has been trending heavily on social media. In it, the prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, claimed that during a visit, President Bola Tinubu mentioned to him that he knows the Hausas have been living in Jos even before he (Tinubu) was born.
But wait, let’s apply that exact same logic to the rest of the country. What is good for the goose is good for the gander, abi?
The Igbos, Ijaws, Hausas, and Togolese were already running businesses and settling in Lagos long before Tinubu was born. Does that mean a court should suddenly order Lagos State to start issuing them Certificates of Indigeneity and mandate a political quota system for non-Yorubas?
Should the same rule apply to millions of long-term residents living in Sabon Gari in Kano, or the multi-ethnic hubs in Onitsha and Port Harcourt?
If Nigeria is not ready to implement a completely borderless system where "indigene" doesn't matter across all 36 states, then singling out Jos is just unfair.
This point is driving a massive nationwide conversation. In a recent Plateau update, the Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation (BECO) reacted to the situation by calling for a nationwide application of the Jos North indigeneity ruling. Interestingly, BECO welcomed the judgment, but they added a major catch: the principles affirmed by the court must be applied consistently across the entire federation.
According to BECO, if birth and parental connection to a locality are now deemed sufficient grounds for indigene status in Jos North, then that exact same standard must immediately apply in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, and every other part of the country. The organisation argued that because millions of Nigerians still face intense challenges obtaining indigene certificates, accessing public opportunities, and participating fully in local political life once they step outside their ancestral homelands, these constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination must be applied uniformly nationwide.
To understand why the indigenous tribes are hurting so deeply, you have to look at the historical facts. Various judicial panels, like the famous 2001 Justice Niki Tobi Commission of Inquiry, have laid out the timeline clearly:
The Original Owners: The Afizere, Anaguta, and Berom are the undisputed indigenous custodians of Jos. They lived on those hills and plains for centuries before colonial amalgamation ever happened.
The Tin Boom: Jos only turned into a bustling, cosmopolitan city in the early 1900s, when the British colonialists discovered massive tin deposits and turned the place into a major mining hub.
The First Settlers: To work these mines and build the railway, the British brought in a massive influx of external labourers. The Urhobo actually arrived as the first large settler tribe to establish deep roots in the city for commerce and labour, before the Yoruba, Hausa-Fulani, and finally the Igbo.
Nobody is denying that the Hausa community has spent over a century helping to build Jos into the vibrant city it is today. But a century of migration, no matter how long, does not erase thousands of years of ancestral custody.
If Nigeria wants to scrap the concept of "indigene" entirely in favour of full residency rights, let’s do it proper: through a constitutional amendment that binds every single state equally. Until that happens, trying to force it on just one city via a local court ruling is an imbalance that could easily break the fragile peace on the Plateau.
In fact, once they make it big like this, they stop being funny, the only funny stand up comedians now are the upcommers, those big ones na just name.
There is one called Destalker, if you watch 20 of his different videos, you can repeat his joke word by word on each of the video cos him dey repeat jokes die.
As the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election approaches, supporters of incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) have been distributing campaign bags containing four packs of Indomie and two sachets of tomato paste.
The white plastic bags prominently feature APC branding, “Vote BAO” stickers, and the slogan “Till 2030.”
In a lavish Nigerian wedding, gospel singer Moses Bliss's performance sparked a viral moment when the bride dropped to her knees in excitement, enthusiastically hugging him on stage.
The groom, dressed in a white suit, stood nearby looking visibly awkward as the bride showed unrestrained admiration for the artist during the high-energy reception.
The clip has ignited widespread online discussion about celebrity worship and boundaries in marriage.
WesKiz: Who this one dey follow talk how many places have u been to in Nigeria and outside from American and uk statistic Yoruba is the most populous tribe in there is Yoruba not part of southerners
That even makes it more terrible!
They know other people's country better than theirs, it's a pity. If you are talking about touring Nigeria, there are only 4 states I haven't been to and stayed at least a day, I have been to all regions and stayed there for a substantial time, so I know what I am talking about.
We have some Ignorant people like the guy you quoted in the North too
Notherners generally can tell most ethnic groups in the south apart, it may not be every one, but they certainly know that an igbo man is different from an Urhobo man, and a calabar man is different from an Itsekiri, but for the vast majority of southerners, their knowledge of the north starts and ends at Hausa-Fulani, they don't know that the middle belt alone has over 120 different languages that has absolutely nothing to do with the Hausa in anyway.
stuffs2002: They were very peaceful until they decided to murder the Muslims living in their midst
The muslims refused to respect their hosts, became troublesome, just as they have become a bone in the neck of every country that gives them a little space.
The slogan 'Home of peace and tourism' didn't come out of the blue. Plateau people are known as some of the most peaceful and hospitable people in the entire country. Someone once told me that if a Plateau man reacts badly, it simply means he has been pushed to the extreme.
Plateau was one of the most peaceful states in the country in the 90's.
Former APC National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole Reveals He Was Sacked via Zoom Meeting
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that he was removed from the party's top position through a virtual Zoom meeting.
In a recent interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT), Oshiomhole recounted the dramatic events surrounding his ouster in 2020, describing it as occurring amid the COVID-19 pandemic when virtual meetings became the norm. “I was sacked as APC National Chairman on Zoom,” he stated.
Oshiomhole’s tenure as chairman was marked by intense internal conflicts, particularly with some state governors. His removal followed suspensions at the ward and state levels, court rulings, and a decision by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The process unfolded during the height of coronavirus restrictions, leading to the virtual format for key deliberations.
The former Edo State governor later reflected on the period of isolation that followed, noting that many party members and associates distanced themselves from him after his removal.
The revelation has sparked reactions online, with many viewing it as emblematic of the APC’s turbulent internal politics and the unusual ways decisions were made during the pandemic era. Oshiomhole remains a serving senator representing Edo North.
A recent judgment by the Plateau State High Court declaring that a Hausa woman born and raised in Jos North Local Government Area is entitled to an indigene certificate has sparked widespread reactions across Plateau State, with many indigenous groups condemning the ruling and the Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives (PIDAN) vowing to challenge it in court.
The judgment, delivered on June 9, 2026, by Justice C. Donglong, held that Fatima Baba Akawu, a Hausa woman born in Jos North cannot be denied a Certificate of Indigene.
The court further declared the practice of issuing "Residential Certificates" instead of Certificates of Indigene to certain citizens unconstitutional, unlawful, discriminatory, and unknown to Nigerian law.
Justice Donglong relied on Sections 15, 17, 25, and 42 of the 1999 Constitution, stressing that no Nigerian should suffer discrimination based on ethnicity, tribe, place of birth, or the circumstances of birth.
Describing the actions of the Jos North Local Government Council, the judge held that issuing a Residential Certificate to Fatima Akawu while issuing an Indigene Certificate to another applicant of Berom origin on the same day amounted to "a reprehensible act of ethnic discrimination."
The court consequently ordered the council to issue an indigene certificate to the claimant within 30 days and permanently restrained it from issuing Residential Certificates as substitutes for Certificates of Indigene.
The suit was instituted by Fatima Baba Akawu and her father, Baba Alhaji Akawu, against Jos North Local Government Area after the council allegedly refused to issue her an indigene certificate.
They argued that denying Fatima indigene status because she is Hausa violated the Constitution's provisions against discrimination and challenged the legality of the Residential Certificate, insisting it has no basis in Nigerian law.
The court agreed, holding that constitutional rights cannot be denied because of ethnic identity where a citizen is otherwise entitled to recognition under the law.
The ruling has reignited the decades-old indigene-settler debate that has remained one of the most contentious issues in Plateau State.
While the judgment has been welcomed by many within the Hausa-Fulani community as a victory for equal citizenship and constitutional rights, many Plateau indigenes argue that it contradicts established historical and judicial findings.
Several judicial commissions established after previous crises in Jos—including the Aribiton Fiberesima Commission (1994), the Niki Tobi Commission (2001), and the Bola Ajibola Commission (2008)—all concluded that the Afizere, Anaguta and Berom ethnic groups are the indigenous owners of Jos and Jos North.
The 2001 Niki Tobi Commission specifically recommended that the Hausa-Fulani community acknowledge the indigenous ownership of Jos by the Afizere, Anaguta and Berom as part of efforts toward lasting peace.
Legal experts, however, note that Justice Donglong's judgment does not overturn those historical findings but instead addresses whether constitutional rights can be denied based on ethnic origin.
PIDAN Rejects Verdict, Announces Appeal
In a swift response, the Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives (PIDAN) rejected the judgment, describing it as shocking and inconsistent with existing judicial precedents.
Following an emergency meeting of its leadership on June 13, PIDAN urged residents of Plateau State to remain calm and law-abiding while announcing plans to immediately challenge the judgment through the appellate courts.
According to the organization, the ruling appears to conflict with established decisions of previous judicial commissions as well as judgments affirmed by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court regarding the indigenous ownership of Jos North.
PIDAN maintained that the question of indigenous ownership of Jos North had long been settled through multiple commissions of inquiry and subsequent judicial affirmations.
The group stated that its legal team has been directed to study the judgment and file an appeal aimed at setting it aside.
While acknowledging the constitutional rights of every Nigerian citizen to live anywhere in the country, PIDAN argued that citizenship should not automatically translate into indigeneship, insisting that indigeneship remains tied to ancestral ownership and customary rights.
The organization also pointed out that many Plateau indigenes born and raised in other states are similarly not recognized as indigenes in those states despite decades of residence, they argued that, going by the judgment, millions of Igbos and other ethnic groups can also claim indigene status in Lagos and other south-western states.
PIDAN therefore emphasized that no single High Court judgment can erase what it described as long-established legal history, gazetted White Papers and Supreme Court decisions recognizing the Afizere, Anaguta and Berom as the indigenous owners of Jos North.
The group called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang, security agencies, and all residents to maintain peace while allowing the legal process to run its course.
The judgment has drawn mixed reactions across the country.
Many members of the Hausa-Fulani community have hailed it as a landmark victory against ethnic discrimination, arguing that numerous families who have lived in Plateau State for generations continue to face exclusion from employment, education, scholarships and political opportunities because they are denied indigene certificates.
Others, however, believe the ruling has the potential to inflame existing tensions in Plateau State if not carefully managed, arguing that it raises broader questions about the relationship between constitutional citizenship rights and historical claims to indigenous ownership.
Former Plateau State Governor Jonah David Jang also opposed the judgment, warning that indigene certificates have historically been linked to communities recognized as the original inhabitants of Plateau State and should not be granted solely on the basis of long-term residence.
Although the Plateau State High Court has delivered what many legal scholars consider a landmark constitutional ruling on indigeneity, the matter is far from settled.
With PIDAN formally announcing its intention to appeal the decision and insisting that the judgment contradicts existing legal precedents and Supreme Court-backed findings, the case appears headed for further judicial scrutiny.
The outcome of the appeal could have far-reaching implications not only for Plateau State but also for other parts of Nigeria where disputes over indigeneity, citizenship and constitutional rights continue to shape access to political participation, employment, education and other public benefits.
A woman lost control of a pink children's ride-on toy car and smashed it into a glass storefront inside a shopping mall in Aba.
The woman is seen driving the small battery-powered toy car at considerable speed through an open area of the mall before colliding with a glass panel. The impact shattered the glass, sending shards and debris across the floor. Immediately after the crash, the visibly shaken woman clung to a man nearby as onlookers laughed and filmed the incident.
South Africa’s Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has revealed that many local artists are seeing their performances cancelled in other African countries due to rising anti-South African sentiment.
One artist reportedly told the minister that all her bookings on the continent had been lost. The cancellations come as several African nations, including Nigeria and Ghana, repatriate hundreds of their citizens from South Africa following waves of anti-immigrant protests and violence. Vigilante groups have set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave, exacerbating tensions over unemployment, crime, and strained public services.
The backlash highlights the economic and cultural fallout from South Africa’s migration crisis, with the creative industry becoming an unexpected casualty of continental friction. President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected vigilante actions and emphasised legal processes, but the damage to South Africa’s regional image continues to grow.
Crime › 2 Women Shot Dead By Military In Gyel, Jos South LGA by Cutezt(op): 2:08pm
