Tiv Land Dispute: Court to Rule on Monarch and Company’s Involvement by July 24.
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Tiv Land Dispute: Court to Rule on Monarch and Company’s Involvement by July 24.
A High Court in Obi, Nasarawa State, has scheduled July 24, 2025, to rule
on whether the Olosoho of Agwatashi and Farm Network Services can be added to a land dispute case brought by 21 Tiv communities against the Nasarawa State government and others. The case challenges Executive Order No. 3 of 2023, issued by Governor Abdullahi Sule, which the plaintiffs argue unlawfully seized their ancestral lands without proper legal backing or compensation.
Justice Solomon Ayenaje set the date after hearing arguments from legal representatives on both sides. Prof. A. Kana, SAN, and Mr. A.U. Idris, representing the monarch and the company respectively, argued that their clients have significant interests in the 10,000 hectares of land in question and should be included in the proceedings. The monarch claims traditional custodianship of the land, while Farm Network Services says it holds 450 hectares within the disputed area.
The plaintiffs, including Aondo Tivlumun, Dr. Francis Uger, and Upav Felix Saaior, argue that the state’s takeover of their land was illegal, done without consent, lawful process, or compensation. The disputed land spans several villages in Awe and Obi Local Government Areas.
Defendants in the case include the Governor, Attorney-General, Ministries of Lands and Survey and Agriculture, and the Nigerian Army.
At a previous hearing on May 27, the court ordered all parties to maintain the current state of affairs until a final decision is made. The most recent hearing on June 11 focused on the applications for joinder.
Plaintiffs’ counsel, Mr. Jerry Aondo, SAN, opposed the requests, stating that the applicants are not necessary to the case, which centers on the legal interpretation of the land acquisition process. He also alleged that the existing court order to preserve the status quo was being ignored.
In response, counsel for the state government, Alhassan Sabo, Director of Civil Litigation, denied any violations and insisted the government is complying with the court’s orders.
After hearing all submissions, Justice Ayenaje postponed the ruling on the joinder applications to July 24, 2025, and reminded all parties to adhere strictly to the court’s directives.
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Content & Editorial Manager - Leads the creation, review, and publication of high-quality news and media content. She ensures that all editorial work reflects the organization’s standards of accuracy, professionalism, and relevance, while also engaging and informing the audience.
As the key driver of TokinPoint Media LTD's editorial voice, the manager oversees content planning, assigns tasks to writers or editors, enforces deadlines, and ensures consistency across all platforms. She also plays a strategic role in aligning content with audience interests and search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.