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Over 20 feared trapped in Taraba …
About 20 people, including women and children, are feared trapped after a mining pit collapsed in Mayo Kam community, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Thursday. The incident occurred in the afternoon while the miners were reportedly working inside the pit, sending residents into panic ...
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Illegal Mining: Niger sets up panel …
The Niger State Government has constituted a committee of inquiry to determine the cause of the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement issue...
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Amnesty demands independent probe into deaths …
Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The rights organisation said the victims, including minors, were arrested o...
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Police order probe as 37 suspected …
The police are investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, ordered the investigation following the discovery at an NSCDC detention facility in the earl...
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Two suspected terrorists who attacked police …
The police in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east, say they have arrested two suspected terrorists allegedly involved in a foiled attack on Agwa Divisional Police Headquarters in August. The police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Mr Okoye, a deputy supe...
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Over 20 feared trapped in Taraba mining pit collapse
UnverifiedAbout 20 people, including women and children, are feared trapped after a mining pit collapsed...
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Illegal Mining: Niger sets up panel to probe deaths of 37 detainees in NSCDC...
UnverifiedThe Niger State Government has constituted a committee of inquiry to determine the cause of...
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Amnesty demands independent probe into deaths of miners in Niger
UnverifiedAmnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 suspected...
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Police order probe as 37 suspected illegal miners die in NSCDC custody
UnverifiedThe police are investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of...
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Two suspected terrorists who attacked police facility arrested – Official
UnverifiedThe police in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east, say they have arrested two suspected terrorists allegedly...
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‘They underrated us’: Aduku speaks on Falconets’ big win over England
UnverifiedMoses Aduku, Nigeria U-20 women’s coach believes England paid the price for underestimating the Falconets...
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2027: Former presiding officers back Tinubu, to mobilise 11 million votes
UnverifiedFormer Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria (FOPSHAN) have reiterated their support...
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Tinubu reacts as Nigeria wins arbitration against Sunrise Power
UnverifiedOn Thursday, an International Arbitration Tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce...
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PERSONAL TRIBUTE: They don’t make them like Olu Jacobs anymore — Tunde Kelani
UnverifiedI first crossed paths with Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs—fondly known to many of us as Uncle...
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Abuja NUJ loses another member weeks after ex-chairman’s death
UnverifiedTheNigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) FCT Council has announced the death of one of its senior...
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JUST IN: Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots
UnverifiedThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria’s request for an increase in its allocation...
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Rainbow Coalition: APC South-east caucus backs governors, asks Wike to apologise for ‘disrespect’
UnverifiedMembers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-east have asked the Minister of...
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Nwabali returns as Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly
UnverifiedSuper Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and retained the core...
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#EndSARS: Postmortem confirms journalist Pelumi Onifade died from gunshot wound
UnverifiedA postmortem examination has confirmed that 20-year-old Pelumi Onifade, a journalist with Gboah TV, died...
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Shettima clarifies remarks on northern governors’ support for President Tinubu in 2023
UnverifiedThe Office of the Vice President has clarified recent remarks by Vice President Kashim Shettima...
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WHO urges safer care for people living with noncommunicable diseases
UnverifiedTheWorld Health Organisation(WHO) has urged African countries to strengthen patient safety in the care of...
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Air Peace disputes NCAA August delay report, cites data discrepancies
UnverifiedAir Peace has disputed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) August flight disruption report, saying...
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EFCC investigates suspect arrested with fake $212,200 in Kano
UnverifiedTheEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) said it has commenced investigation into a suspect arrested in...
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Alleged Cocaine Trafficking: Court upholds 30-day extension of KC Luxury’s detention
UnverifiedThe Federal High Court in Lagos has upheld the 30-day detention of Kazeem Michael Afolabi,...
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UN mission says US committed war crimes in Iran
UnverifiedA UN fact-finding mission on Iran has found reasonable grounds to believe the United States...
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