₦airaland Forum

Everything in the country is not working. The drivers license I applied for since February, it was Friday last week they called me for my CBT, I took the entire day off to go there at obalende, inside the rain that had been falling since the previous day, and encountered terrible traffic on Lekki-Epe express, my car was even bashed by one guy behind me, I sha arrived early and was asked to wait. I waited from 10am till 4pm only for them to say the portal is not going through and they are about closing, I was pissed, I literally canceled all my plans for that day for this, plus, using over 15k for fuel as I was coming from quite a distance. I decided not to waste the day and just go to oyingbo to do a few things in my car, only for me to be stopped by police on the road, I gave them my documents, everything was complete, except the license.

I explained to them but these men no gree hear o, they asked me to buy 10 liters of fuel for them, I no gree o, after we drag and drag, dem sha gree for 3 liters.

The police man was foolish enough to call his personal UBA account number for me to send the money, if ntt because na nice man, shey no be to put am for trouble now now?

Nackzy:
Na thier mama be this ooo Plateau no get another one, na she be this ooo

Plateau might likely turn APC state

Plateau state will never vote the APC, except of course if El Rufai is included in the coalitions presidential ballot, then the middle belt will more than likely vote the APC, any other candidate the Coalition brings forward will floor Tinubu in the state, even Atiku.

The governor is being lured to the APC by Tinubu and his cohorts, however, if he tries decamping, he should consider his second term GONE, cos his supporters will never vote for the APC after the shege Lalong showed the state.

The evidence seems damning on a moral level, Cassie’s video, the multiple lawsuits, and the consistent stories from different people make it hard to believe nothing happened. But legally, the bar for racketeering and sex-trafficking is high, and juries can’t just go off vibes. They need proof beyond reasonable doubt. The split verdict feels like they threaded the needle: they held him accountable where the evidence was clear but didn’t stretch to convict on charges that might’ve been shakier. Still, with all the civil cases and public backlash, this isn’t the end of Combs’ troubles.

TallNigerian:
I understand your point but your final submission is grossly over-exaggerated. How can Lagos be more unsafe than Borno, Zamfara, Benue and Plateau where communities are being displaced and hundreds killed per attack? Small small nau

The difference between Plateau and Lagos is that Plateau is only unsafe in the villages and outskirts. In town, you can walk with your phone anytime, you can drive with your glass down or in traffic without any fear, you can walk with far more confidence even at night, you can't try these ones in Lagos, both mainland and island. The petty crimes in Lagos is x3 of what is happening in other states, the only difference is that it doesn't always lead to death.

If a robbery or murder happens in Lagos, in most casses, it's not a 'very big news' for the media, so they may not be very interested in it, but if herdsmen attack in Benue, it's big news that will bring in a lot of traffic, they will milk that story dry.

This is so heartbreaking. No matter what, do not fight with someone who is holding a gun; he or she has all the power, don't even try something funny, even if you suspect there is no bullet in it.

It reminds me again of how we’ve become so desensitized in Nigeria.

People just watch or record as someone dies, like that bike man shot in ABSU, ignored even by his fellow Okada men until he passed.

Many years ago, while i was much younger, i was in a Korope going somewhere and an accident happened before we got there, i saw a woman lying in the middle of the road, blood gushing out of her head, she was very much alive and moving, pleading for help, but everyone was just passing her, i felt terrible and helpless, but that day, i promised God that if he gives me my car, i will never pass someone between life and death in such situation with my own safety assured, i will definitley help.
Since I got my car a few years ago and started driving, I have never encountered such a scenario, but whenever I do, I will do what I can.

Sheybi na police report abi wahala? It's better to try than do nothing, it's the life of a human being who has been struggling to live since childhood, no be chicken.

Faith’s story is a painful example; she might’ve survived if someone had helped her after that robbery. We need to do better, and the government needs to find ways to make people not be scared to help out. May her soul rest in peace.

mrvitalis:
Lagos is very very unsafe honestly

If 20% of what happens is Lagos is reported people would be shocked

Each time I visit I don't feel safe at all

This is very true! Many robberies, murders, and deaths go unreported every day in Lagos because it is too wide for the mainstream media to capture. For me, Lagos is the most unsafe state in Nigeria when it comes to crime.

suleimanshehu:
The whole world knows that during Jang a Berom Governor the whole Jos has being in crisis mostly religious, however your people priced Market in Dogon Nahauwa when you massacre Fulani's, and since then your battle has now been with Fulani, the Hausas/Muslims of Jos are now free from attacks, your people have bought market by inviting Fulani's to your conflicts. However, through out the tenure of Lalong, Plateau is relatively peaceful compare to Presently and during the Tenure of Johnah Jang the Berom Governor, and Joshua Chibi Dariye the Mushere from Bokkos LGA.

Plateau State has 17 LGAs and Sen. Lalong has distributed growth and development to all LGAs, unlike Jang the Berom Governor that constructed roads in DU his village that even other Beroms felt marginalized that only Goats lied on them as early as 4pm. Lalong is a governor for all, while your Jang is a Berom Governor. So, just because Lalong did not construct the road in your area, then is not a performer, really!

On the issue of Muslims in Plateau State. Stop misleading outsiders, Plateau State have Muslim population in a range of 15-80% in the following LGAs Jos North, Jos East, Mangu, Bassa, Bokkos, Mikang, Shendam, Quanpam, Kanke, Kanem and Wase LGAs and more than 80% of Plateau Muslim are indegenous to the state. However, the Muslim population are scattered virtually across all the zones, hence people like you will claim they don't exist.

I know you will say, why then Muslim are not made Deputy Governors in Plateau State? The Answer, For instance, in Kaduna State, since Mal Nasir Elrufai second tenure as Governor and even presently have Muslim Governor/Deputy, does it mean there are no Christians in Kaduna State?

I hope you won't commit suicide if Governor Muftwang the Nyesome Wike boy Decamp to APC, or better still APC win the Governorship in 2027 Plateau Governorship.

Anyway, nice interacting with you. But, the point still Berom or any other tribe can claim majority or superiority in Plateau State.
You people vote base on sentiment or religious ground.

Jos North has an 80% Muslim population? You must be mistaken it for Katsina. The Jos north I am talking about is in Plateau state, and the muslim population there is nothing compared to the Christian population, and as for the indigenous muslim population, there are just a few . The major place where there are indigenous plateau muslims is in Wase and a few other local governments like Quanpan, Kanke. Wase has the highest muslim population, and again, your people stole Wase from the Jukuns. Today, you have installed Emirs and converted many of them to Muslims, that is your aim in Jos north, but that can never work.

Lalong himself can only show his projects on Paper; we can not see them. The hundreds of tractors he claimed he purchased, to date, we have never seen anyone with our own eyes. The terminus market he used to campaign and promised to fix, has he done it? Instead, he wanted to further plunge the state into slavery by partnering with an Islamic bank, but plateau people are wiser. As for Mutfwang, i am his big fan, i do not mind what party he belongs to, just as long as he is working, he can be part of Pluto Party for all i care, I know one thing, he loves his state, and will never sell it out like lalong was doing, He is a mangu man, and even his people will turn against him if he tries it, and why will your brothers cowardly attack vilages anyhow during Lalong's period? Nahh, you won't do that cos Lalong is in APC, and that will ruin the chances of the party returning, so the attacks will be minimal.

The way to know that a governor is protective of his state from Land grabbers is when the Fulani attacks intensifies, and Oh, and as for Jang, he will continue to be you and your kind's nightmare in the state. He is a pillar that can not be shaken until he leaves this earth, and thank God he is raising other men that will continue to uphold and protect the state from ancestral thieves like you. If protecting my heritage means I am based on sentiment, then I will gladly and wholly accept it.

Your kaduna example is flawed cos everybody knows Christians in Kaduna are the minority, they have very little say in the States affaris, and that is exactly what the muslims are in Plateau state.

And why are you excluding yourself from Fulani's? Are you not one family? oh! i forgot, you all are now crying everywhere cos all your emirs and governors are Fulanis, they have successfully conquered and integrated the Hausas.

But then, tell me why a Christian indigene has not ruled Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, etc, or are there no indigenous Christians there?

suleimanshehu:
As usual the religious card, you all disliked Lalong because he associate with APC, because most people Like you assumed PDP as Christian party.

APC/Prof. Nantawe the current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Loss the Governorship not because he is not good or Senator Simon Bako Lalong the former didn't perform well. But rather on religious ground, why should the Former Governor Lalong a Christian be a Director General for Bola/Shattima Muslim-Muslim Ticket.

The support gotten by the late GNS a fellow Berom in 2015 a cousin of Johnah Jang from the same DU villages was still based on religious sentiment, COCCIN/Catholic. As you rightly said, Sen. Lalong won the Governorship in 2015 with 40,000 votes. This current Governor Caleb Muftwang won the seat in 2023 with 50,000 Votes.

Assuming, the Nyesome Wike Boy Governor didn't Decamp to APC due to unresolvable crisis in PDP. Then, it is in order to deduce going by the merging of winning/Losing that APC will likely win the Plateau State Guber race in 2027 polls whether the current governor decamp to APC or not.

No wonder Peter Obi was very wise to have cash out on religious gullible like you in 2023 polls by scoring 500,000+ votes in Plateau State, while despite religious hardliners like The Jagaban of Borgu with his Muslim-Muslim Ticket still scored 350,000 votes on the Plateau.

LMAO, in your mind, anyone against the devilish APC thieves is playing the religious card?

One of the mistakes i made in my life that i still regret till date was voting for Buhari against GEJ in 2015, In the whole of Jenta-Apata ward, only 2 of us voted for Buhari, and it was a topic in the entire area because i am quite popular, so if you are trying to go that way, you have failed.

I went through your comments, and the way you are defending the APC, there is nothing I will say that will make you agree that Lalong was a mistake and a disaster that should never happen again on the Plateau. His tenure was terrible, I dont even stay fully in Jos, but each time i go back home, it felt like going 2 years into the past, the state was regressing, no new roads, poverty, only patch patch roads, the road from Plateau hospital to Polo was dak at night, cult clashes everywhere, i cant even say it all. He was popularly known as the 'Patch Patch' governor because of his love for patching up roads made by Jang and the previous administrations, instead of actually making new roads, and that patching only happens when the President is visiting the state. The Apata roads that he scattered, till he left, he never fixed it, go and see it for yourself today under Mutfwang.

You are trying to twist the narrative, Plateau people were never against Lalong being campaign director, they don't have problems with that cos they know, right from the CPC days, APC has never won and will never win the state in Presidential elections, they were instead against the entire APC, and Lalong as a govenor. I, in particular, was never against Nentawe; his downfall was the Lalong alliance. You do not expect people to vote for Lalong's boy, fully knowing Lalong was a disaster himself, do you? And isn't it suspicious that all the Hausa/Muslims were fully backing Nentawe? Does it not look suspicious?

By the way, how is the Nentawe performing as minister right now? Was he not the one trending for saying He used AI to identify poor Nigerians?

The 2023 elections were never held based on religious sentiments. Nentawe had the full backing and support of thousands of Plateau people, unlike 2015 when GNS only had the Berom and a few others, the Muslims were clearly never voting for the tribe that is their nightmare onf the Plateau, so he did not even get any votes from the Muslim community. The same thing that played out to give LP that many votes in 2023 was the same thing that played out for GNS; he lost simply because of 'protest votes' by the people.

If there is anyone who carries religion on his head, it's you, cos I can swear with my life that you have never voted for any party outside the traditional 'Islamically' perceived parties (APC,CPC,ANPP, etc)

“Let’s look at it from a mathematical perspective. Your girlfriend has a girlfriend. Add that up. Two girlfriends. It’s a mathematician’s dream.” — Lucious Lyon - Empire.


I don't mind.

suleimanshehu:
My point is simple, no tribe has majority in Plateau State. Even primary school students knows that 17% can not be greater than 83%. Mr Majority can Berom majority on their own win them Governorship in the Plateau, the answer is NO. Cancel that majority mentality. No tribe has the number to claim that on the Plateau.

I have never claimed the Beroms alone outnumber all others put together, did i? I simply said population-wise, Beroms are clearly greater.

No single tribe can win the governorship by itself, but if anyone can come close, it's the Berom, and it was clear during GNS Pwajok.

Despite how the other tribes vented their anger and displeasure with Jang for trying to bring in another Berom man, even with the gang up, Lalong won with just about 40k votes. Basically, every tribe on the Plateau was against GNS; you dare not be caught with GNS posters around Rukuba road and the likes, yet, the margin was not too great, which tells you that the Berom is significant. However, it was very humbling to the Beroms cos it made them know that they can not run the state alone and need the alliance of others, because together, we can make a difference.


BTW, I liked how you did not deny the land grabbing ideology and the significant presence of Beroms in Jos North, must be humbling to know that there are Plateau indigines out there who hold on tightly to their history and will defend it against any distortion.

suleimanshehu:
Apart from Jos south, Barkin Ladi, Ryom LGA where else are berom established? Jos North LGA majorly belongs to Hausas, Anaguta and Afizere. Jos East is Afizere or Jarawa. In Bassa LGA you have Miangos and host of other tribes. So, where else do you have beroms? Angas tribe are well establish in Pankshin and Kanke LGA but are not making mouth. Yargan or Tarok are majorly found in Langtan North & South, and Kadarko district of Wase LGA but they are not claiming superiority. So out of 54 tribes Beroms are partly establish in 3 LGAs out of 17 LGAs i.e. 17% while the remaining LGAs has about 53 tribes which is about 83%. The two LGAs with most population are Mangu 300,000+ and Jos North 400,000+ are not inhabited by Beroms. So, Dear Readers those Berom 17% be consider Majority over 83%? This guy claim Hausa has no place in Jos, yet they win house of Reps/Assembly seat. The place called Jos City Center/Terminus/ Major settlement in Jos North is inhabited by tribes other than Berom. Berom majority, are you Joking!!!

Lmao, from your name, I already deduced where you are going. You clearly have the ideology of stealing people's ancestral homes. By the way, you may as well include Igbos as part of the Indigenous people in Jos, since you have the audacity to include your land-grabbing brothers.


FYI, the Beroms are fully inhabited in Jos north, Jos gan gan, Jishe is a Hausa word, I suppose right? Kabong nko? Tudun wada? Dong nko?

I won't actually blame you cos you only type what you were told and trying to distort history.

The Angwan rogo, that your kind packed themselves in is originally Anaguta land, that was why, during the Jang administration, when he wanted to chase you encroachers, you all started screaming and calling for help from all angles. The Bauchi road, Angwan Rimi, Nasarawa Gwom, etc, that you think you have population is just a tiny part of Jos, you can not claim ownership of it. There are just as many igbos in Jos as Hausa's, yet you will never hear them say they are From Jos, yet, you people will say you are from Jos, make sallah reach now, Kano, Katsina, Bauchi, Sokoto, parks will be filled to the brim with all of you running to your original home to spend time with your family.

The issue of reps members is more complex, the other tribes in Jos north simply do not come out to vote when it comes to reps cos they feel it is not important to them, the Hausas hold on to it like their lives depend on it, because truly, it does. That's the only seat they can get close to in Plateau state, and it's all because of Lalong's alliance with the devil. You can never win any chairmanship without his betrayal.

In conclusion, if you can include Hausas in Jos North's conversation, you may as well include Igbos, cos they also have a very significant number in Jos north.


NB. I prefer to avoid divisive disputes, especially with my fellow Plateau indigenes, whom I deeply cherish. The Plateau people are a united family, stronger and more significant than any settlers or land grabbers. I hold great love and respect for the Anaguta, Afizere, Irigwe, and all other tribes of the Plateau. Together, we stand greater than any opposition..

suleimanshehu:
Berom majority indeed. Please, don't deceived those that don't know Plateau State. Out of 17 LGAs in the state, berom are partly establish in only 3 LGA. So, readers those 3/17 sounds Like Majority? No tribe in Plateau State is in anyway majority.

Berom is comfortably the biggest tribe in Plateau state; they occupy 4 LGAs, not 3, but even if they occupy 3, have you considered that there are about 54 different indigenous tribes in Plateau state? If one tribe basically owns 3 LGA, that leaves the 53 other tribes to contend with 14 LGA, so how can you say they are not the majority? Remember, Hausa/Fulani has no place in Plateau state, so when they are talking about the state, dem no even be part of the ingredients at all.

It will be very difficult to wrestle Plateau State out of the hands of Jang. He is a Berom man, his people love him, they are the Majority indigenous tribe, he performed very well in terms of infrastructure in the state during his tenure, to date, no other governor comes close. His alliance with Mutfwang was/is a blessing to the Plateau people, as Mutfwang is also showing 'workings' in the state. Bagos, despite being a Berom man too, is too new to Plateau top politics, and does not have the crowd Jang commands.

For the sake of Plateau, i will urge the both parties to bury any grief they have between them, cos plateau people witnessed firsthand what a useless and corrupt administration looks like during the Lalong/APC era in the state and i am 100% sure no one wants to go back there with what they are getting with Mutwang right now.

They should never allow APC creep in again.

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Openair:
Oga he has added proof from "ThisDayLive" I'm waiting for your response this time ooo...

Where is the proof oga? Can't find it anywhere.

dalongjnr:
Lies.
Just last week Friday about 100 houses were burnt in gyembwas and many lives were lost in that carnage.
Within mangu LGC town,about 8 people were slaughtered in chichim,a town about less than a kilometer from the divisional police station, on the evening of Tuesday,last week.
Another 5 were killed within bwai district in mangu LGC.

Did you read the write-up at all? Who is denying the attacks and killings? The write up is not denying the killings and the fulani agenda, the write up is clearing the narrative that plateau people are fearful cowards who allow the Fulani terrorists to claim and rename any lands they want on the lateau, please read and comprehend.

Moventist:
Some of your narrative is not correct! I am from Plateau. Some of our villages are under the control of Fulani herdmens backed by Buhari through buratai when he was chief of army staff. They even dig boreholes to them. And give them all the necessary cover!

The truth about the Plateau like many other middle belt region is about gracing land which the Fulanis needs our conical mountains with lush green grasses, the initially conived with Hausas and declared Jihad which means to eradicate Christians and take over the lands. The Hausas have now become their victims which has long been the Fulani's tactics of land grabbing and power ( Using Islam)

Until date we are battling with the Fulanis in remote villages bordering Kaduna and Nasarawa. Now they are not in power that's why the attacks against is has reduced

I understand that many fulani dwell in Plateau communities in their numbers, however, the narrative I am trying to clear is that our people have not run away and left those communities for them, they still live in parts of those communities despite the fighting and chaos. The southerners think once fulani attack, the locals will run away and leave their ancestral lands for them, but that's not the case. As for neighboring communities, you will definitely get that considering that Nasarawa and Kaduna have almost entirely been taken over by Hausa/Fulani's. Nobody is doubting their agenda which is to steal the lands, but the narrative out there is that they ransack, take, and rename any community they like, and that's not the case.

Uchefame:
If the aim of the killings is not to take over there land, what is the reason for that?

id4sho:
Bro, rest abeg. Mahanga- Jol(area behind Yakubu Gowon Airport down to Kura) axis have been taking over by the marauding fulanis even though there's relative peace in the city. Plateau State really needs investors 👌💯

Definitely, the aim is to take over the land; however, the narrative out there is that the Fulani/government has taken over these lands already and are renaming it, but that is far from the truth. People whose houses were burnt in this violence still stay in these communities, rebuilding and getting their lives back together, while being more vigilant.

Beremx:
This your propaganda doesn't fly. The governor of plateau state who is the chief security officer of the state gave the story of some communities taken over by Fulani terrorists and you're here saying otherwise.

Arrant nonsense

When he says 'taken over', he doesn't mean these herdsmen now live there as their own, he simply means they attack there every now and then, definitely with the aim to occupy, but the locals there still live there, and nowhere is being renamed. It is impossible for anyone to take over the plateau state, that is why a muslim can never be governor or deputy there. The plateau people guard their lands jealously.

id4sho:
Bro, rest abeg. Mahanga- Jol(area behind Yakubu Gowon Airport down to Kura) axis have been taking over by the marauding fulanis even though there's relative peace in the city. Plateau State really needs investors 👌💯

The Fulani has quite a number there; however, the locals still very much live there. Riyom is being occupied by the Beroms. The fulani tried to change the community name to Mahanga, which is a Hausa word, but that name never stuck. Today, when you go there, the government school there is still called N'omadic Primary School Rafin Acha, Jol Ward Riyom LGA. So if the Fulani has taken control of the place and are renaming it, why then is the School not named Nomadic Primary School Mahanga when it was established? Have you asked who the chairman of the Jol word is? You guessed right, a Berom man named Bature Sati Shuwa, the king of Jol is His Royal Highness Da Thomas Darian Dafwol, so how have they displaced the locals entirely?

the locals simply live there with them.

So, people down south in Nigeria keep spreading all this wrong info about Plateau State. They’re saying things like the locals are getting kicked out, their lands are being renamed, and Hausa-Fulani folks are taking over everything. But, I mean, that’s just not what’s happening. Plateau is actually a cool, laid-back state with good vibes, tasty food, and a nightlife that’s honestly pretty fun. It’s nothing like the wild mess you hear about in the south. Yeah, there’s some trouble, but it’s way out in the countryside, not in the cities. And all that talk about land being given away for Ruga settlements? Total nonsense. The locals here are super protective of their land, they’ve been standing their ground for years. Like, take the Berom people, they’ve been pushing back against the Fulani forever. And when they heard Jaiz Bank, this Islamic bank, might fund fixing up Terminus Market, they were like, “No chance!” This is all about setting the record straight and shutting down the dumb rumors.

The Middle Belt, Plateau State, and the Truth Behind the Narratives

Nestled in the heart of Nigeria, the Middle Belt is a region of extraordinary diversity, cultural richness, and natural beauty. Stretching across central Nigeria, it serves as a geographical and cultural bridge between the predominantly Muslim north and the largely Christian south. This region, encompassing states like Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba, is known for its fertile lands, rolling hills, and vibrant communities. Among these states, Plateau stands out as a beacon of tranquility, cultural harmony, and economic potential, despite the misinformation and false narratives peddled by some media outlets and individuals, particularly from southern Nigeria. These narratives paint a distorted picture of insecurity, forced resettlement, and land renaming, which could not be further from the truth. This piece aims to set the record straight, celebrating Plateau’s unique character while debunking the myths that threaten to tarnish its image.

At the heart of the Middle Belt lies Plateau State, with its capital, Jos, serving as a hub of culture, commerce, and nightlife. Plateau is a land of breathtaking landscapes and agricultural richness, its fertile soils yielding an abundance of crops like Irish potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, yams, and millet. This agricultural prowess has earned it a reputation as one of Nigeria’s key food baskets, with bustling markets overflowing with fresh produce. Jos, in particular, is a city alive with energy; its food scene is a delight, offering local delicacies like gwote (a vegetable dish) and kunu (a millet-based drink) alongside a variety of cosmopolitan options. The nightlife is equally captivating, with music venues, clubs, and cultural festivals lighting up the evenings, creating a sense of joy and community.

Unlike the chaotic, overcrowded cities of southern Nigeria, such as Lagos or Port Harcourt, Jos offers a refreshing contrast. Life here is quieter, safer, and easier to live in, with a cool climate, affordable living costs, and a well-planned urban layout. Residents often describe Plateau as a haven of peace, free from the gridlock and infrastructure challenges that plague the south. This serene environment, coupled with its natural beauty and economic opportunities, makes Plateau a special place, distinct from the hustle and bustle of southern Nigeria.

Debunking the False Narratives: Security and Land Myths

Despite its many strengths, Plateau State has been unfairly targeted by misinformation, especially from southern media and individuals who exaggerate the state’s security challenges. These false narratives claim that Plateau is a hotbed of violence, with locals being resettled, their lands renamed, and territories occupied by Hausa-Fulani groups. Such stories are not only inaccurate but also divisive, aimed at sowing fear and mistrust.
The truth is that Plateau State, particularly Jos, is quite safe and stable. While there have been incidents of violence, these are mostly confined to the outskirts and rural areas, and despite that, the locals don't automatically start running, selling or leaving their burnt houses/lands, far from that. These clashes, though unfortunate, are isolated and do not reflect the overall security situation in the state. Urban centers like Jos remain peaceful, with residents going about their daily lives without fear.

One of the most persistent lies is that locals are being resettled and their lands renamed or allocated to Hausa-Fulani settlers, often tied to the so-called Ruga scheme. This is categorically false. No part of Plateau has been designated for Ruga or any form of occupation by Hausa-Fulani groups. The Ruga initiative, a federal proposal to create settlements for pastoralists, was met with fierce resistance from Plateau’s people and government, and it was never implemented in the state. Claims of land renaming or forced displacement are baseless fabrications, unsupported by evidence and refuted by the lived reality of Plateau’s diverse ethnic groups, who remain firmly in control of their ancestral territories.

The locals of Plateau State are deeply attached to their lands, viewing them as a sacred inheritance tied to their identity and survival. For over two decades, indigenous tribes like the Berom have stood resolute in defending their territories against perceived encroachments, particularly from Fulani pastoralists. This struggle dates back to tensions in the early 2000s, including the 2001 Jos crisis, which was sparked by disputes over political representation and indigene rights. The Berom, one of the state’s largest ethnic groups, have been especially vigilant, often referring to Jos as their “Jerusalem” to underscore its cultural and spiritual significance.

This defense is not driven by aggression but by a legitimate desire to protect their heritage and livelihoods. The Berom and other groups, such as the Anaguta and Afizere, have consistently resisted pressures, whether from grazing disputes or political maneuvers, that threaten their control over their lands. Their efforts have ensured that Plateau remains a stronghold of indigenous culture and autonomy, countering any narrative of external domination.

A striking example of this vigilance came with the proposal to rebuild the famous Terminus Market in Jos. When it was revealed that Jaiz Bank, an Islamic financial institution, would sponsor the project, the locals rejected it outright. For many in Plateau, particularly the predominantly Christian indigenous communities, the involvement of an Islamic bank in a major public project raised concerns about external influence over their economic and cultural space. Protective of their sovereignty, they opposed the plan, leading to its suspension. This incident reflects not prejudice but a deep commitment to maintaining local control, rooted in a history of safeguarding their identity against outside pressures.

Setting the Record Straight

The misinformation about Plateau State, whether about security, resettlement, or land occupation, often stems from ignorance or deliberate attempts to exploit ethnic and religious divides. These false narratives paint a bad picture of a state that is, in reality, a model of resilience and harmony. Plateau is not a land of chaos but a land of peace, prosperity, and pride. Its cities bustle with life, its farmlands thrive, and its people are united in preserving their way of life.

Violence, where it occurs, is limited to the outskirts and does not define the state. No land has been allocated for Ruga or Hausa-Fulani occupation, and the renaming of villages is a myth. The rejection of the Jaiz Bank project underscores the locals’ dedication to their values, not intolerance. It’s time to stop the false narratives and the distorted portrayals by ignorant voices, particularly from southern Nigeria. Plateau State deserves to be seen for what it truly is: a fruitful, vibrant, and safe haven, a shining example of Nigeria’s potential for peace and progress. Let’s celebrate it, not slander it.

Plateau State, And The Truth Behind The Narratives By Cutezt

Thomasankara:
[/color]no let plateau man hear this your claim o, say dem don rename eem community o[color=#770077]

Don't mind him, dishing out nonsensical false statements from somewhere in the south, meanwhile, he has never spent 1 week in the Middle Belt. Pleateu people will gladly give their lives to stop Fulani from occupying their lands, that is no news for over 2 decades now, that is how much they value their land. People who rejected the rebuilding of Terminus market because the sponsoring bank is an Islamic bank, and this one is saying nonsense.

Dogalmighty17:
This is bad. To think just last night, I saw a Benue links bus fully loaded with passengers headed to Makurdi around 11pm. They stopped over to refuel and I engaged the driver in conversation.

I asked him if he wasn't aware of what Fulani are doing on the lafia - Makurdi road. He was dismissive. I wished him luck and drove off.

Mind you, Yelwata is on a major federal highway. The following major military formations are all less than 35 minutes drive. to Yelwata. Nigerian army 72 BN Makurdi, Nigerian air force tactical air command, and others within lafia. Yet the military has failed to go after these attackers who have lodged in the forests of Nasarawa state and attack from there.

President Tinubu will be in lafia this week to commission projects. Yelwata is a short 25 minutes drive from Lafia. Will he be bothered to visit?

This same kind of thing happened in Plateau state and today over 64 communities in Plateau state have been resettled and renamed by Fulani.

The same government that can't send helicopters to trace the location of these Fulani killers was quick to send policemen and helicopters to dislodge people who protested in Makurdi today.

The Fulani don't hide. They are on the banks of River Benue on the Nasarawa side. That's where they cross from to come and kill in Benue. Our security agencies are simply incapable of doing their jobs.

But who is giving you guys this misinformation about Plateau state? name 2 communities out of the 60 that have been resettled and renamed by Fulani or stop dishing out nonsense, false information from your room.

grandsuccess:
PURPOSE ACHIEVED!

Land now fully taken over by Fulani herdsmen. THIS REFUGEES WILL NOW GO AND DIE IN IDP CAMPS!

Plateau: 60% 0f indigenous people lands taken boreholes sunk at various locations every 3km as requested. (but i guess they will still demand for an additional 15%).

Kaduna South: 40% 0f indigenous people lands taken so far remaining 20% (which they will achieve before the end of 2027).

Benue: 15% taken soon to complete 60% lands as demanded.

Enugu: 0% gotten yet out of the 15% demanded from the governor (none gotten yet but full attacks in progress. But the people are resilient)

Imo: 2% given so far out of the 20% demanded (They know that they can lose the 2% of a new governor takes over but they are banking on using diplomacy to keep the lands gotten so far)

Delta: 0% gotten yet out of the 15% demanded (none gotten yet but full attacks in progress. But the people are resilient)

Edo: 0% gotten yet out of the 15% demanded (none gotten yet but full attacks in progress. But the people are resilient)

Ebonyi: 0.5% gotten so far out of 20% demanded

Kogi: 15% taken so far out of the 35% demanded

Kwara: 20% given so far out of the 40% demanded

Ondo: 5% taken so far out of the 20% demanded

Osun: 2% taken so far out of the 15% demanded

Oyo: 2% given so far out of the 10% demanded

FULLY TAKEN (100%):
BORNO
KATSINA
KEBBI
SOKOTO
NIGER
YOBE
JIGAWA
ZAMFARA


THERE IS A % DEMAND FROM EACH AND EVERY REGION IN NIGERIA. SOME ARE OUTRIGHT TAKEOVER AS LISTED.

ONLY ANAMBRA, ABIA, BAYELSA, CROSS RIVER, AKWA-IBOM, AND RIVERS ARE IN TOTAL REFUSAL FOR LAND SPACE ALLOCATION TO THEM. But as things are going in Rivers now, they may get a deal from Rivers.

ALL THE POLITICIANS ARE IN THE KNOW. HENCE NONE OF THEM IS TALKING ABOUT THE KILLINGS.

YOUR GRANDFATHERS DOING THEIR BESTS TO MAKE THE FULANI MASTERS HAPPY, AGREED TO THESE LAND DEALS DURING THE GENOCIDE WAR AGAINST NDI IGBO.

THE LAND DEAL IN IGBO LAND WAS SIGNED BY SOME GREEDY IGBO POLITICIANS WHO WANTED TO BE GOVERNOR BY ALL MEANS. TO US NDI IGBO, THAT DEAL DIES IMMEDIATELY THE GOVERNOR LEAVES OFFICE.


Nigerians! Sebi na Igbo be naija problem ba? Una go learn by force.

Stop writing nonsense, Fulani/Hausa people occupy less than 5% of Plateau State. If there is any people who have vehemently rejected anything Hausa/Fulani occupying their lands for more than 2 decades now, its Plateau In fact, there is far more Hausa/Fulani occupied areas in just 1 local government in Kaduna than the entire Plateau State combined. The current Plateau governor will never try that nonsense, even Lalong could not try that nonsense. Tell me 1 Fulani occupied area taken for Hausa/Fulani in Pleatau state, or don't say what you do not know.

lapintoz:
And you are hailing Alex otti for doing well in Aba. Why not move your poverty stricken fellows to Aba 😃

Your narrow perspective assumes anyone criticizing this devilish regime is from the East? Visit the Middle Belt and see the reality for yourself. Nigeria is far larger than the South West, which is just a small part of the country. As for me, I'm doing well despite Tinubu's policies, which have actually made business more difficult. Free yourself from the chains of tribalism. I would never support someone from my region if they are clearly responsible for the deaths of thousands.

A president that doesn't wait for others to acknowledge his deeds and praise him, he does it himself

God forbid!

Ideally, I will vote for the candidate, irrespective of the party, but with recent trends, it seems like there is no likeable person in that party at all. Even if you were liked before, the moment you join that party, you begin saying and doing things that will insult the people and absolutely make them turn against you.

I really wonder if the people voting for that evil party has a functioning brain.

This is proof that statisense is a scam. They sit in one room and compute nonsense cos they know Nigerians will buy into it.

Efuaye:
Do Startisense just wake up in the morning and dish out statistics from their imagination or do they actually go to the field to gather data?

That handle is a fraud, they just wake up and cook up one nonsense statistic. Nobody knows them, the handle is probably run by one guy in his bedroom thinking hard everyday on how to dish out controversial stats.

The percentage of adultery in Lekki, VI, and those ghettos on the mainland alone covers that of the entire Nigeria by a mile.

Modified - it is owned by Femi Bejide, do the maths.

OgaSeun:
I be Ogaseun but having to swear before you can comment on a Muslim post while Muslims don't need to the same before commenting on other religion post is a clear illustration of the country we are living in.
When the Muslims kill a Christian.. They're shielded..
But it the Christians do the same.. They get roasted...
Seun you dey mess up.. Na your namesake dey yarn you the truth.
Free the forum.. Let everybody speak their minds...
If I mention small Afghanestern or Developeast...
Dem go ban me... On top wetin.

I think the swearing stuff has been removed.

Lazy9jaYouth:
Chelsea FC once struggled to get sponsors (which would have offset some of their expenses, hence their worth), that was why the club invested in young players with the hope of future gain in the transfer market.
But for now, Cole Palmer seems to be the only player who could generate the needed income via transfer.

N.B
Trophies don't bring the needed income, Transfer Market does.

I don't think they struggled to get sponsors, any sensible company will jump at the opportunity to have their name on Chelsea's kit, they instead struggled to find a sponsor that was ready to match their sponsorship monetary demands.

Love800:
Where do i see the apple cedar vinegar to buy?
Spray. Is it a perfume?

Go to any big store, Shoprite or game has it. It has a sour smell, smells like old palm wine, just put it in a spray bottle or something and spray on your head.

It works perfectly to manage all types of dandruff, it even did wonders on one of my old dogs who had dandruff and her hair was falling, after 2 weeks, all hair grew back.

Love800:
How can one cure dandruff?

Anytime i go to the salon to cut my hair, white stuffs is seen flying everywhere, like powder being blown by breeze!
Inside the following week after the barbing, after a while when through with my bath, my head will be shinning all white with dry white flakes falling from my head. Maybe when my hair is now fully grown back, nobody notices the white stuff again. After sometime when i visit the salon again for an hair-cut, the problem continues again!

NOTE: i have tried many solutions but no one has been effective! How do i get it off my hair/head?


*File photo for illustration

Buy a good shampoo and wash your hair. Spray a 50/50 mix of apple cedar vinegar and water on the hair every 2 days, in 2 weeks, you will see results.

And then nobody will account for that money. Naija is really a crime scene.