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PESMDAA Pledges Commitment to Tackling Illegal Mining, Environmental Degradation in Plateau

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1 year ago

August 7, 2025

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Plateau State Commissioner for Petroleum, Mr. Kumshi Yunana, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Petroleum, Environmental and Solid Minerals Degradation Awareness Association (PESMDAA) to raising awareness on the dangers of illegal mining and other environmentally harmful activities across the state.

Speaking to journalists in Jos, Kumshi described PESMDAA as a Non-Governmental Organisation with nationwide reach and grassroots structures, established two years ago to complement government efforts in protecting the environment and natural resources.

“Our work revolves around nine core mandates, but our major focus is public enlightenment and intelligence gathering to curb illegal mining, oil bunkering, and land degradation,” he said.

He clarified that while PESMDAA operates voluntarily, support from government institutions would help scale its impact. “Though our work is voluntary, government support will certainly enhance our reach and impact,” Kumshi noted.

According to him, the association’s growing acceptance among local communities is a result of its consistent advocacy and interventions. He called on residents to desist from illegal mining, which he identified as a major contributor to land degradation and environmental harm.

Kumshi urged community stakeholders and local government authorities to collaborate with PESMDAA to promote sustainable environmental practices across Plateau State.

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I will end 2027 campaign if anyone proves I collected money in US – Peter Obi

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3 hours ago

September 15, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has given a condition for stopping his 2027 political campaign.

Obi vowed to stop his presidential campaign if anybody could provide evidence of him collecting money from Nigerians in the diaspora.

Speaking in the United States (US), Obi dismissed claims that he was in America to source funds for his presidential campaign.

He said:

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Terrorists kill nine passengers in Plateau bus attack

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September 15, 2026

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Nine people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South council area.

The police command in Plateau confirmed the attack in a statement by its spokesman, Alfred Alabo, on Monday.

The command said it received a distress report at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday that terrorists operating on a motorcycle had attacked the bus.

According to the statement, the Toyota bus, with registration number BUU 621 ZL, was conveying passengers to Jos when the gunmen opened fire.

It said seven people were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others who sustained gunshot injuries later died in hospital. The police said the development brought the total number of fatalities from the attack to nine.

The police commissioner, Ayodeji Faniyan, immediately mobilised Mobile Police operatives, tactical teams, homicide detectives and forensic experts to the scene.

(NAN)