Africa
Obi Media Office Says Alake Is Distracting Probe After 37 Miners Die
Peter Obi’s media team accuses Minister Dele Alake of trading political barbs instead of pursuing answers after 37 suspects died in NSCDC custody.
Northern Governors Demand Transparent Probe After 37 Die in NSCDC Custody
The Northern States Governors' Forum called for a full, transparent probe after 37 suspects died while held by NSCDC in Niger State.
Tinubu Orders Probe, Promises Prosecution After 37 Detainees Die in NSCDC Custody
President Tinubu ordered a full, transparent probe and possible prosecutions after 37 suspected illegal miners died while held by the NSCDC in Minna.
Niger State Postpones Election Campaigning After 37 Suspected Miners Die in Custody
Governor Bago declared three days of mourning after 37 detainees died; authorities cite possible diphtheria while relatives and an intelligence
Bandits Burn Operation Burst Outpost in Oyo, Steal Generator and Motorcycle
Attackers struck an Operation Burst post on the Igbeti/Igboho road before dawn, burning the outpost and taking a generator and motorcycle.
Army Hands 18 Suspected Illegal Miners to NSCDC Mining Marshals After Izom Raid
Eighteen suspected illegal miners arrested in Izom, Gurara LGA have been transferred by the Nigerian Army to NSCDC Mining Marshals in Sauka, Abuja