Dickson S. Adama

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PHOTOS: Protest rocks Plateau over mass killing

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

Christians from across Plateau State on Easter Monday protested in Jos, the state capital, over the recent killings in Bokkos and Bassa local government areas, which claimed about 100 lives and led to destruction of property. The Christians, under the aegis of Church Leaders Denominational Forum on the Plateau, were mostly dressed in black and matched from the old government house in Rayfield to the new government house in Little Rayfield.
Women miners seek inclusion in N1tr solid minerals budget

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

The Plateau State chapter of Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) has called on the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development to ensure women’s inclusion in the implementation of the N1 trillion allocated for the sector in the 2025 budget. During the committee’s oversight visit to mining sites and institutions in Jos, WIMIN stressed that women contribute significantly across the mining value chain but remain underrepresented in policy and employment.
Killings: NGF Chair leads condolence visit to Jos, appeals for peace

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman and Governor of Kwara State Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Thursday, led a delegation of the Forum to commiserate with the government and people of Plateau over the recent violence in parts of the state. While commiserating with the families of the victims, he also commended the interventions of the security agencies, which prevented further escalation. The NGF delegation was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
Nigeria: Gen. Alkali's Murder - Court Adjourns Case to May 28 After Cross-Examination of Ex-Garrison Commander

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Dickson S. Adama

A high court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has adjourned the trial over the murder of Major-General Idris Alkali (rtd) to May 28 and 29, 2025, for the defendants to open their defence. The adjournment followed the continued cross-examination of retired Major-General U. I. Mohammed on Wednesday. Before this, the prosecution had formally closed its case.
Gen. Alkali’s murder: Court adjourns case to May 28 after cross-examination of ex-garrison commander

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

A high court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has adjourned the trial over the murder of Major-General Idris Alkali (rtd) to May 28 and 29, 2025, for the defendants to open their defence. The adjournment followed the continued cross-examination of retired Major-General U. I. Mohammed on Wednesday. Before this, the prosecution had formally closed its case.
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Survivors Recount Ordeal, Acf Urges End to Attacks

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ado Musa |Dickson S. Adama |Haruna G. Yaya |Maryam Ahmadu-Suka |Abbas Jimoh

Survivors of the brutal attacks on March 28 and April 2 in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State have narrated harrowing accounts of their experiences. Gunmen targeted several communities--Ruwi, Mangor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai--leaving behind a trail of death and destruction. Although security agencies are yet to release official casualty figures, residents claim at least 52 people were killed, with many others injured or still missing.
Charcoal, firewood businesses boom in Plateau despite government clampdown

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

The danger of global warming stemming from human activities like tree felling, deforestation, pollution, industrialisation among others has continued to grow more concerns. Despite the ecological implications of felling trees, which leads to habitat loss, soil erosion and disruption of the natural balance of an ecosystem, affecting plant and animal life, people continued to fell trees to produce charcoal for energy.
N54.9trn budget will reposition Nigeria’s economy – Senator Plang - Daily Trust

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang has assured that the provisions in the 2025 budget, Nigeria’s economy will be repositioned and boost developmental initiatives.
Gen. Alkali’s murder: Cross-examination of ex-garrison commander to begin April 7 - Daily Trust

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

The High Court (2) in Jos, Plateau State, has rescheduled the cross-examination of retired Major-General U.I. Mohammed to April 7 in the ongoing murder trial of Major General Idris Alkali. On the same date, the defendants are set to open their defence, following the prosecution’s earlier conclusion of its case. The court had earlier scheduled the session for February 13, but proceedings were delayed due to the judge’s absence, as he was attending a National Conference for Judges in Abuja.
Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang suspends mining activities in Plateau

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Dickson S. Adama

The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has signed the Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all mining activities across the state. The governor the move was aimed protecting the environment, addressing security challenges, and safeguarding the well-being of citizens. He disclosed this at a stakeholders’ engagement held at the New Government House in Jos, the state capital, on Saturday morning.