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Plateau Lands Agency Says It Did Not Allocate Land in Aliyu Scandal, Seeks Clarity in TETFund Case
JOS, Nigeria (Sept. 30, 2025) — The Plateau State Geographic Information Service (PLAGIS), a key state agency in charge of land mapping and titles, has denied any involvement in the illegal land or property allocations tied to Lawmaker Adamu Aliyu’s alleged TETFund contract scam.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
PLAGIS says it was never asked to approve or issue titles or land allocations related to the disputed contract, and that its records show no transaction matching the details of the allegations.
The controversy centres on claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that Aliyu, who represents Jos North-North, fraudulently obtained ₦73.6 million from businessman Mohammed Jidda, under the pretense of helping him secure an ₦850 million TETFund contract at the University of Jos. Premium Times Nigeria+2Tori.ng+2
According to court documents, Aliyu allegedly handed over a forged contract award letter for a N500 million indoor sports hall project, and provided bank account details for payment to his own GTBank account, and that of a company, Imanal Concept Ltd. The University of Jos later confirmed the letter was not genuine. Premium Times Nigeria+2Tori.ng+2
The ICPC has accused Aliyu of ignoring repeated invitations to explain his role. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja declared him “wanted” after the lawmaker failed to respond through the Assembly clerk and via WhatsApp. Premium Times Nigeria+2Africa Press Arabic+2
In its clarification, PLAGIS said its service level agreement under the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning confines its mandate to issuing land titles (such as Right of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy), surveying and mapping, approving layouts, and providing geographic information. It noted that none of these roles include contract awarding for TETFund projects nor issuing contract award letters for university infrastructure. Plateau State Government+1
PLAGIS also pointed out its digital maps and databases show no land or property transfers or title registrations under the names claimed in some media reports. The agency asked for forensic verification of the documents—especially the contract award letter allegedly used in the transaction—to determine authenticity.
Lawmaker Aliyu has denied wrongdoing. He claims the case is civil, not criminal, accusing ICPC of omitting key facts in its filings. Aliyu says he refunded ₦45 million to Jidda’s company, Mohiba Investment Ltd., and that his involvement was limited to delivering documents provided by a third party. Premium Times Nigeria+2Africa Press Arabic+2
Legal experts say the case raises important questions of agency responsibility, oversight and document verification. Contracts awarded under government-or university-funded programmes like TETFund must follow clear legal process, which includes verifying that contract award letters are issued by the proper authority. Missing or forged documents can allow fraud to occur.
The ICPC is expected to publish a wanted notice and to activate arrest provisions after the court’s order. Aliyu reportedly surrendered to the ICPC in Abuja on Sept. 15. Nigerian News Today+1
What Happens Next: An independent forensic audit of the documents and bank account transfers has been proposed by civil society groups. The outcome may influence whether the case remains criminal, or parts of it are resolved in civil courts. Authorities are also under pressure to clarify which agencies do what in land and contract administration, to prevent similar scandals in future.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has indicated that residents may have to wait until May before knowing his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election, as political consultations within the state continue.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the governor disclosed that he would publicly unveil his chosen successor before the end of the first week of May, following extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the state.
Makinde explained that the selection process has involved wide engagements with elders, religious leaders, and other influential figures, noting that while several aspirants have emerged, no final decision has been reached.
He added that the choice of a candidate is a sensitive responsibility that requires broad acceptance and careful consideration to maintain political stability and continuity in the state.
The governor also dismissed speculations suggesting that he had already endorsed any individual, stressing that no aspirant has been officially anointed for the race.
Makinde further noted that the direction of his political decision, including the platform on which the party will contest, may depend on the outcome of a pending Supreme Court ruling affecting the Peoples Democratic Party.
He stated that the ruling is expected to provide clarity on internal party matters, which could influence his final decision regarding the 2027 governorship election.
Bayern Munich have officially secured another Bundesliga title following a 4-2 victory over VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena, confirming their triumph with four games still remaining in the season.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the win extended Bayern’s lead to 15 points over Borussia Dortmund, who suffered a shock defeat to TSG Hoffenheim a day earlier, effectively ending the title race and triggering celebrations in Munich.
The match saw Stuttgart take an early lead in the 21st minute through Chris Führich, but Bayern responded strongly before halftime. Raphaël Guerreiro restored parity before Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies scored in quick succession to turn the game around within minutes.
England captain Harry Kane, who started the match on the bench after being rested, was introduced in the second half and quickly made an impact by scoring from close range to further extend Bayern’s advantage. Stuttgart later managed a consolation goal through Chema Andrés, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
The title adds to Kane’s growing list of achievements since joining Bayern in 2023, marking his third trophy with the club after previously winning the Bundesliga and German Super Cup. He also continues to impress individually, with 32 league goals in 27 appearances this season.
Under manager Vincent Kompany, Bayern have delivered a dominant campaign, suffering only one defeat all season while scoring 109 goals and conceding just 29.
The club now shifts focus to a possible treble, with a DFB-Pokal semi-final clash against Bayer Leverkusen, upcoming league fixtures against Mainz 05, and a UEFA Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain later this month.
Kidnapped candidates of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have narrated their traumatic experience after being rescued from captivity, where they said they were subjected to starvation, beatings, and inhumane treatment for four days.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the victims were abducted on Wednesday along the Taraku–Otukpo road in Benue State when armed men attacked a Benue Links passenger vehicle. They were later rescued in the early hours of Sunday following coordinated operations by security operatives.
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, who received the victims at the Government House in Makurdi, confirmed that among those rescued were eight UTME candidates, while others were regular commuters. He assured that the victims would receive medical attention and support, adding that efforts were ongoing to prevent a recurrence of such incidents. He also appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to consider special arrangements for the affected candidates who missed their examinations.
Recounting their ordeal, one of the victims, 18-year-old Gbenga Daniels, said the abductors dispossessed him of ₦8,000 and subjected them to constant assault, adding that they survived without proper food or clean water. Another survivor, Ngukulan Iornav, also 18, said they were fed only garri mixed with salt throughout their captivity and were repeatedly beaten.
A medical student, Orih Raphael Sylvester, explained that the victims were moved from one location to another within the forest to avoid detection by security forces. He said they initially went without food, later drank unsafe water, and were eventually forced to contact their families under duress while being assaulted. He added that they were later given instructions early Sunday morning to move toward the express road, where they eventually encountered military personnel.
Other victims, including a 100-level Accounting student of the Federal University of Lafia, Sunday Augustine, and Akor Jessica, also described the experience as traumatic, noting that they sustained injuries from repeated beatings with sticks and machetes.
A relative of two of the victims disclosed that the kidnappers initially demanded ₦10 million per person before a ransom of ₦3.4 million, along with food supplies, was eventually paid to secure their release.
Security authorities confirmed that 18 passengers were initially abducted, with some escaping during the ordeal, while 13 remained in captivity until their rescue. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Enemari, said several suspects have been arrested and are assisting investigations, noting that the operation involved multiple security agencies.
However, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disputed claims that the victims were UTME candidates, stating that preliminary findings suggest they were participants in a police recruitment exercise returning from Makurdi when the incident occurred.
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