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Plateau High Court Remands Four Suspects in DSS Custody over Jos North Killings

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April 30, 2026

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Plateau State High Court has ordered that four suspects be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services following their connection to the March 2026 killings in the Angwa Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area.

During the proceedings on Thursday, the court adjourned the matter until May 8, 2026, to allow for a Court Management Conference.

This decision followed an application by the defense counsel, who informed the court that they required additional time to consult with the defendants since they were meeting them for the first time on the day of the scheduled arraignment.

The suspects, identified as Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu Dogo), Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (also known as Yaroro), and others, are facing charges related to criminal conspiracy and terrorism.

The State Attorney General, Philemon Daffi, filed the charges under the Penal Code Law of Plateau State, 2017.

Although the defendants pleaded not guilty to the counts brought against them, the state maintained that the group conspired to carry out the attacks that resulted in significant loss of life across several local government areas.

The killings, which took place on March 28, resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals, including children, in Bassa and Bokkos.

A point of contention arose during the hearing regarding where the suspects should be held. While the defense counsel argued for the defendants to be moved to a correctional center to facilitate better legal access, the Attorney General insisted on their return to DSS custody because investigations into the terrorism-related offenses are still active.

Presiding Judge Justice Gidelia FomYom , ultimately ruled that the magnitude of the case necessitated the suspects’ return to DSS custody.

However, the judge directed the authorities to ensure the defense team is granted the necessary access to their clients.

The Attorney General who spoke with journalists, reiterated that the nature of the charges requires strict detention while the legal process continues.

Meanwhile, lead defense counsel Mustapha Saliu expressed satisfaction with the court’s direction and stated that the defense team remains committed to following the case to its conclusion.

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Hon. Darim Ezekiel Dachomo Returns to Jos After India Visit, Receives Warm Reception

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April 30, 2026

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The leader of the YES WE CAN Movement, Hon. Darim Ezekiel Dachomo, on Wednesday arrived in Jos, Plateau State, following a recent visit to India.

He was warmly received at the Yakubu Gowon Airport by a delegation comprising supporters, family members, and friends, who gathered to welcome him back to the state.

Prominently present at the reception was the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Riyom Local Government Area, who formally received Hon. Dachomo on behalf of the party.

In his remarks, the PDP chairman reaffirmed the party’s commitment to providing a fair and inclusive political environment for all stakeholders, assuring equal opportunity for participation. He also extended goodwill messages, wishing Hon. Dachomo success in his future political engagements.

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Netflix wants you to watch ‘Clips,’ its TikTok-like vertical video feed

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April 30, 2026

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You’ve heard of Instagram Reels — now get ready for Netflix Clips.

Netflix is redesigning its mobile app and introducing Clips, a vertical video feed intended to help users discover new content by sharing highlights from original Netflix programming.

“Think of ‘Clips’ as a personalized highlight reel that helps you decide what to watch or play next, without endless scrolling,” Netflix wrote in a press release. “You’ll see short clips from series, films and specials tailored to your tastes, with an easy way to go deeper when something grabs your attention.”

The idea is that if you’re on the go, you likely aren’t going to pull out your phone to watch the next three minutes of the “Love is Blind” episode you’re on. But you might watch a short, curated clip of another Netflix show for a fast laugh (which is exactly what Netflix named a similar feature, Fast Laughs, in 2021).

We may have rolled our eyes five years ago when every social media platform rushed to release a TikTok copycat feature, but now, even LinkedIn is pushing vertical video on its mobile app. It’s safe to say that vertical video is here to stay.

Netflix, for its part, has experimented for years with how to incorporate short-form video, and the company seems to have settled on Clips.

It’s not just TikTok-like social feeds where vertical video is taking over. The microdrama industry –bite-sized episodic series, typically under 10 minutes per episode, designed to be watched on a phone screen — which first caught on in Asia, is building momentum in the U.S., making users more accustomed to watching serialized stories on vertical feeds.

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Other streamers like Peacock and Tubi are also adding vertical video experiences on mobile.

At TechCrunch Disrupt last October, Netflix Chief Product and Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone talked about Netflix’s experimentation with vertical video but said that Netflix isn’t trying to compete with TikTok.

“[Netflix] is not intending to copy or chase exactly what a TikTok or others are doing because we think that there’s a certain type of entertainment — or moment of truth — that’s especially valuable to our members, and we really want to be focused there, versus trying to be all things at every moment, which I don’t think needs to be a core part of the strategy,” Stone said at the time.