The Federal Government has inaugurated an independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal…
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Adeyanju: NSCDC Must Account For Deaths Of 37 Miners In Custody
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has said the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
Niger Miners’ Deaths: Government Probe Will Be A Cover-Up, Rufai Oseni Says
Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has questioned the credibility of any investigation conducted by government agencies…
Miners’ Deaths: NSCDC Parades Suspended Niger Commandant, Officers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is currently parading its suspended Niger State Commandant,…
MURIC Seeks Justice, NSCDC Overhaul Over 37 Miners’ Deaths
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigeria Security and…
Niger Declares 24-Hour Minna Curfew After 37 Detainees Die
The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Minna following protests over the deaths…
37 Suspected Miners Die In NSCDC Custody, FG Orders Probe
Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
ADC Demands Probe Into Deaths Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded an immediate and independent investigation into the reported deaths…
Miners’ Deaths: FG Suspends Niger NSCDC Commandant, Orders Probe
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the immediate suspension of the Niger State Commandant…
Troops Rescue 22 Kidnap Victims in Niger
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims from a suspected terrorist…