JOS, NIGERIA — The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has nullified the two-year tenure for local government chairmen in the state, declaring that the provision is inconsistent with Section 7(1) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) .
In a judgment delivered on Friday, March 13, 2026, the state Chief Judge, Hon. Justice David Mann, ruled that the two-year tenure provided under Plateau State laws and the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) undermines the constitutional framework for democratically elected local government systems .
“I therefore grant a four-year tenure to elected local government chairmen in the state, aligning their tenure with the broader constitutional expectations for democratic governance at the grassroots level,” the judge ruled.
The court held that the shorter tenure contradicts constitutional provisions guaranteeing a democratically elected local government system and therefore cannot stand.
The judgment comes ahead of the local government elections scheduled for September 9, 2026, across the 17 local government areas of the state, as announced by PLASIEC.
According to the commission’s Secretary, Pam Davou, political campaigns will end at midnight on September 7, 2026, with voting expected to take place between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m..
The ruling effectively grants elected local government chairmen in Plateau State a four-year term, aligning their tenure with broader constitutional expectations for democratic governance at the grassroots level.
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Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro hospitalised in intensive care
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Brazil’s Ex-President Bolsonaro Hospitalised in Intensive Care With Pneumonia
By CDA News Nigeria | March 14, 2026
BRASILIA, BRAZIL — Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to an intensive care unit after being diagnosed with pneumonia, a hospital in the capital Brasilia confirmed on Friday
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The 70-year-old former leader was transferred under police escort from the Papuda Penitentiary Complex, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow Brazil’s democratic system following his 2022 election defeat
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According to a medical bulletin from the DF Star Hospital, Bolsonaro arrived at the facility after experiencing “high fever, low oxygen saturation, sweating, and chills”
. Diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests confirmed “bilateral bacterial bronchopneumonia, likely caused by aspiration”
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“He is currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit, receiving IV antibiotics and non-invasive clinical support,” the hospital statement added
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The former president’s eldest son, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, first announced the emergency transfer on social media, writing: “I ask for prayers that it not be anything serious”
. Speaking to journalists after visiting his father, Flávio described this as the most severe respiratory episode his father has experienced, noting the significant fluid accumulation in his lungs
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Jair Bolsonaro has faced recurring health complications since being stabbed at a campaign event before the 2018 presidential election, requiring multiple surgeries over the years
. In January, he was escorted to the same hospital for brain tests after falling from his bed in prison
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The former president was convicted in September 2025 by a panel of Supreme Court justices on charges including leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law
. The plot reportedly included plans to assassinate current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin . Bolsonaro has consistently denied any wrongdoing
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His hospitalization comes as Brazil prepares for general elections in October, with Senator Flávio Bolsonaro running as the right-wing candidate. Recent polls show him and President Lula da Silva in a technical tie in a potential second-round runoff
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Nigeria seeks collaboration of Sahel States against evolving IED threats
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria has called on West African and Sahel countries to strengthen collaboration in tackling the growing threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in ongoing counter-insurgency operations, warning that insurgents continue to adapt and refine their use of the deadly weapons .
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), made the call at the closing of a five-day Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Baseline Self-Assessment Workshop organised in collaboration with the United Nations Mine Action Service and the British High Commission .
Laka praised participants for their professionalism and technical expertise, highlighting that the networks formed during the workshop would enhance cooperation among the Armed Forces, security agencies, and international partners .
He warned that insurgents continue to adapt their tactics, emphasizing the need for constant innovation and coordinated action to stay ahead of evolving threats .
Laka reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to work with the United Nations and the British High Commission to host a regional seminar, bringing together security personnel from across West Africa and the Sahel to share experiences and best practices .
The workshop facilitator, Mr. Paul Amoroso, stressed that timely sharing of intelligence remains a major challenge in countering IED threats. Using a “jigsaw puzzle” analogy, he noted that while Nigeria has a strong intelligence picture, its value depends on sharing it promptly with decision-makers .
Amoroso explained that the workshop progressed from basic understanding of IED threats to advanced analysis, applying expertise across security, defence, and intelligence sectors, while also including civil society, academia, and industry in the solution set .
He commended participants, noting the workshop achieved in five days what would normally take two weeks, providing a solid foundation for a strategic national roadmap against IEDs .
The call for collaboration comes as Nigeria intensifies its fight against terrorism and insurgency, with IEDs remaining a weapon of choice for groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP in the North-East theatre of Operation Hadin Kai .
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration with Sahel countries to tackle the growing threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in ongoing counter-insurgency operations, warning that insurgents continue to adapt and refine their use of the deadly weapons .
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), made the call at the closing of a five-day Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Baseline Self-Assessment Workshop organised in collaboration with the United Nations Mine Action Service and the British High Commission .
Laka praised participants for their professionalism and technical expertise, highlighting that the networks formed during the workshop would enhance cooperation among the Armed Forces, security agencies, and international partners .
He warned that insurgents continue to adapt their tactics, emphasizing the need for constant innovation and coordinated action to stay ahead of evolving threats .
Laka reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to work with the United Nations and the British High Commission to host a regional seminar, bringing together security personnel from across West Africa and the Sahel to share experiences and best practices .
The workshop facilitator, Mr. Paul Amoroso, stressed that timely sharing of intelligence remains a major challenge in countering IED threats. Using a “jigsaw puzzle” analogy, he noted that while Nigeria has a strong intelligence picture, its value depends on sharing it promptly with decision-makers .
Amoroso explained that the workshop progressed from basic understanding of IED threats to advanced analysis, applying expertise across security, defence, and intelligence sectors, while also including civil society, academia, and industry in the solution set .
He commended participants, noting the workshop achieved in five days what would normally take two weeks, providing a solid foundation for a strategic national roadmap against IEDs .
The call for collaboration comes as Nigeria intensifies its fight against terrorism and insurgency, with IEDs remaining a weapon of choice for groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP in the North-East theatre of Operation Hadin Kai .
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