BREAKING: Niger state govt imposes 24-hour curfew amid protests over death of 37 miners
The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew following protests over the death…
Niger miners’ death: Nothing will come out of govt probe – Rufai Oseni
Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, has said that any investigation by the government into…
Senate Calls For Licensed Miners Audit, Seeks Compensation Scheme For Mining Workers
The Senate has asked the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development,…
Niger miners’ death: Arrest, prosecute NSCDC personnel involved now – Sowore
Reacting, Sowore said, "At this point, the NSCDC officers involved should have been arrested…
Niger miners’ death: Families will get justice – FG vows as probe committee inaugurated
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on has declared that the Federal Government would…
Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer during enforcement operation in Niger
Following a scuffle between operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…
NHRC condemns death of miners in NSCDC custody, demands investigation
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has condemned the death of about 37 persons…
Niger miners death: Tamper with evidence, be dealt with – FG warns NSCDC, others
The Minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday, warned the Nigeria Security and Civil…
34 miners killed in Pakistan coal mine explosion
At least 34 workers have been confirmed dead following a gas explosion at a…
Niger mining tragedy: NSCDC officials sprayed unknown substance on miners – Survivor alleges
A survivor of the tragic illegal mining incident in Niger State has alleged that…
Niger miners death will never be repeated – FG reels out ‘mandates’ to probe committee
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday said the federal government would ensure…
Illegal miners abandon Taraba site ahead of fresh task force raid
Illegal miners operating in Gangtu village, in Bali Local Government Council of Taraba State,…
Life of every Nigerian matters – Tinubu orders probe of Minna illegal miners’ death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ordered a complete and open investigation into the deaths of…
Niger miners’ deaths: Panel assures families of fair investigation
The 10-member Independent Investigative Committee set up by the Federal Government to investigate the…
Illegal mining rush fuels fresh insecurity fears in Taraba
Despite the Taraba State Government's repeated suspension of mining activities and the embargo that…
Mass death of NSCDC detainees: What we’ve discovered – Amnesty International
Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, has stated that it is prejudicial to…
