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Amnesty demands independent probe into deaths of miners in Niger
Amnesty International has demanded an independent probe into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State. The post Amnesty demands independent probe into deaths of miners in Niger appeared…
Alake sends team to probe Niger miners’ deaths
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has deployed a team to investigate the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger Read More:…
Women miners demand justice over deaths of 37 miners
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Women in Mining Nigeria, WIMIN, has condemned the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State,…
Five Alleged Illegal Miners Die In Taraba Pit Collapse
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, said five miners were dug out of the collapsed pit following efforts by local residents. The post Five Alleged Illegal Miners Die In Taraba Pit Collapse…
Atiku pledges scholarship for teenage Niger miner in viral video
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to support the education of Yusuf Aliyu, a teenage artisanal miner in Niger State whose video went viral following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the state.…
Tinubu orders probe of 37 dead illegal miners at NSCDC custody
President Bola Tinubu on Friday ordered a full and transparent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by read more Tinubu orders probe of 37 dead illegal miners at NSCDC custody
Atiku pledges scholarship to viral Niger teen miner
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said his “heart breaks” each time he watches a viral video of a teenage artisanal miner, Yusuf Aliyu, speaking at a mining site in Niger State after the deaths of 37 miners…
Gov Bago vows to expose truth behind 37 miners’ deaths
Niger Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has vowed to uncover and make public the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 miners who The post Gov Bago vows to expose truth behind 37 miners’ deaths appeared first on…
Niger Govt Unaware Of Miners’ Arrest Before Deaths In NSCDC Custody – Bago
According to Bago, 67 artisanal and suspected illegal miners were taken into custody, while 37 subsequently died. The post Niger Govt Unaware Of Miners’ Arrest Before Deaths In NSCDC Custody – Bago appeared first on…
IGP vows thorough probe into deaths of 37 suspected miners
Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has vowed a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the read more IGP vows thorough probe into deaths of 37 suspected miners
This is Nigeria’s critical minerals moment — Let’s make the most of it
Long before the first barrel of Nigerian crude was pumped and sold, our solid minerals sector was already carrying the read more This is Nigeria’s critical minerals moment — Let’s make the most of it
Nigeria’s solid mineral exports rise N113.53 billion to N249.7 billion in H1 2026
Nigeria’s solid mineral exports rose by N113.53 billion year-on-year to N249.70 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a sharp increase in the value of mineral products shipped during the period. The post…
Taraba Must Turn Mineral Wealth Into Investments — Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has challenged Taraba State to move beyond identifying mineral deposits and develop them into bankable investment opportunities capable of creating jobs, industries…
“We are ready to die here,” miners return to site after 37 die in custody
MINNA — “We are ready to die here.” That was the grim declaration of some teenage and adult miners who returned to the M.I. Wushishi mining site in Minna, Niger State, even as the mass arrest of suspected illegal miners…
Atiku Demands Accountability Over Deaths Of Suspected Miners In NSCDC Custody
Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has demanded accountability over the deaths of suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of…
EXCLUSIVE: Over 30 Suspected Illegal Miners Beaten To Death In NSCDC Custody In Niger, Witnesses Claim
EXCLUSIVE: Over 30 Suspected Illegal Miners Beaten To Death In NSCDC Custody In Niger, Witnesses Claim A witness also alleged that NSCDC officers attempted to dispose of the bodies without notifying their families.
Gov Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths
Security agencies have also been directed to enforce the curfew and take measures to protect lives and property across the metropolis. The post Gov Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths…
Miners’ deaths: Adeyanju rejects panel payment, vows to expose cover-up
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has joined the committee investigating the deaths of alleged gold miners in Minna, Niger State, vowing to expose any attempt to shield those responsible or suppress the truth. The post…
Tinubu turns to BRICS for AI, digital infrastructure and critical minerals investment
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper cooperation with BRICS countries in artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, fintech, telecommunications, critical minerals and advanced…
‘Crime against humanity’ — Adeyanju condemns deaths of 37 alleged miners
Adeyanju described the incident as a “crime against humanity” and called for the swift prosecution of anyone found responsible. The post ‘Crime against humanity’ — Adeyanju condemns deaths of 37 alleged miners appeared…
Alleged Miners’ Deaths: Adeyanju Rejects Disease Outbreak Claim, Demands Probe
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the reported death of 37 suspected miners, including minors, while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger…
FG suspends Niger State NSCDC Commandant 20, others over miners death
The federal government has announced the suspension of 20 officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), over the... read more FG suspends Niger State NSCDC Commandant 20, others over miners death
Niger miners’ deaths: Adeyanju accepts committee role
Lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has accepted an invitation to join the Federal Government’s committee investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, but said he would reject any…
Niger Miners’ Parents Demand Compensation After Deaths In Custody
Parents of suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have demanded compensation for the bereaved families. The parents said compensation…
37 Niger Miners Tragedy: Blood, ‘foam’ in their mouths, burns on body – Governor
“The fact that these individuals were suspected of illegal mining does not in any way remove their right to life, dignity and humane treatment" The post 37 Niger Miners Tragedy: Blood, ‘foam’ in their mouths, burns on…
FG backs Taraba mineral development
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Oladele Henry Alake, has pledged the Federal Government’s institutional support for Taraba State’s efforts to attract credible investments and…
Parents of miners who died in NSCDC custody demand compensation
Parents of artisanal miners who died in the custody of the NSCDC in Minna, Niger State, have demanded compensation for the bereaved families. Read More:…
States miss jobs, revenue from $700bn mineral wealth
Nigerian states are missing out on jobs and revenue from over $700bn in solid mineral deposits, with the sector contributing little to the nation’s GDP. Read More:…
33 illegal miners feared dead in Niger
No fewer than 33 suspected illegal miners are feared dead in Niger State after being detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Read More:…
Niger miners’ deaths: No one culpable will be shielded, FG assures
The Federal Government has assured that no one found culpable in the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State will be shielded Read More:…
Eyewitnesses recount last moments of over 30 illegal miners who died in Niger cell, "They cried for air"
Niger cell deaths: A survivor describes 33 suspected illegal miners screaming for air as the federal government orders a probe and suspends the NSCDC chief
Breaking: 33 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in NSCDC Custody in Niger
Laleye Dipo in Minna No fewer than 33 illegal Miners are reported to have died in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp custody in Minna, Niger state.The deceased were
Morning recap: Tinubu may broker Wike-APC govs truce, 40 miners die in NSCDC custody, other top stories
Read the morning recap on President Tinubu’s potential truce talks with Wike and APC governors, the death of 40 miners in NSCDC custody, and more. Read More:…
FG suspends NSCDC Commandant over miners’ deaths in custody
He added that "we run a government whose ultimate priority is security of lives, and we have worked to stay true to this." The post FG suspends NSCDC Commandant over miners’ deaths in custody appeared first on Vanguard…
Miners’ deaths: FG suspends 20 NSCDC officers, inaugurates probe panel
The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the Corps’ custody in Niger State. The officers were suspended…
Alake-led AMSG seeks safety reforms after Sudan mine collapse
Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), chaired by former Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for The post Alake-led AMSG seeks safety reforms after Sudan mine collapse appeared first on…
Minna miners’ deaths: APM, northern senators demand transparent probe
…seek independent autopsies, restraint by security agencies The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and the Northern Senators Forum have demanded an read more Minna miners’ deaths: APM, northern senators demand transparent…
Probe begins as 40 miners die in NSCDC detention
The NSCDC has launched an investigation into the deaths of 40 suspected illegal miners who died in its custody in Minna, Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/probe-begins-as-40-miners-die-in-nscdc-detention/
Niger gov questions number of miners arrested before 37 deaths
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has questioned the number of miners arrested after 37 died in NSCDC custody, suggesting suffocation or poisoning. Read More:…
How 37 Illegal Miners Died In Niger Civil Defence Custody, 20 Others In Taraba Pit
NSCDC begins probe of Minna incident By CHRISTIANA NWAOGU, ABU NMODU AND ATTAH ANTHONY More facts have emerged on the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Mining…
