Tag: Niger
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Stampede at Niger Government House Claims Three Lives
By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji At least three people have died and several others sustained injuries following a stampede at the Niger State Government House in Minna. The incident occurred on Tuesday night after some youths were reportedly invited to the Government House amid plans for a protest over the recent deaths of 37 gold miners.…
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“Emmanuel Emeka, Suleiman Dantala…” — NSCDC Releases Names of 37 Niger Miners Who Died in Custody
By Gloria Drealomalicha The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have been released. The victims were among suspected illegal miners arrested during anti-illegal mining operations conducted by the NSCDC across the state on September 15 and 16,…
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Niger Deaths: People Began Collapsing After They Sprayed Something Inside the Cell — Survivor Recounts
By Sunday Ameh A surviving miner has alleged that a substance was sprayed inside a detention cell while he and other suspected illegal miners were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The miner made the allegation while recounting his experience in custody during a visit to…
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Niger Miners’ Deaths: “There Will Be No Attempt To Shield Anyone” — Idris
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has promised to take appropriate action against anyone found responsible for the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Friday, saying the…
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Niger Police Probe Deaths Of Suspected Illegal Miners In NSCDC Custody
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026, after some persons arrested over alleged illegal…
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Niger Appoints New Army Chief After Failed Mutiny
By George Omagbemi Niger’s military government has appointed Gen. Mahaman Sani Kiaou as the new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, following a major shake-up of the country’s military leadership after last month’s failed mutiny. Kiaou, who previously served as Chief of Staff of the Army, replaces Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou. His appointment was…
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2027: Pick Christian Running Mate Or Lose Our Votes – Niger APC Christian Coalition Warns Bago
By Paul Joseph A coalition of Christian members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State has urged Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to pick a Christian as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, warning that another Muslim-Muslim ticket could cost the party crucial votes. The group said its demand is rooted in…