A surviving miner has given a chilling account of what happened inside a detention facility in Niger State where 37 suspected illegal miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The testimony was delivered on Friday during a visit by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Governor…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of several suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated raid carried out by the Niger State Command on September 15 and 16, 2026, in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis, as part of…
Commuters and travelers faced major disruption on Saturday night and Sunday as residents blocked the Mokwa-Bida Highway in Niger State. The protesters said they were fed up with repeated bandit attacks along the busy route. They barricaded all major entry points into Mokwa town, bringing movement to a standstill. A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent…
A devastating boat accident occurred in Kogi State, resulting in the loss of numerous lives. The incident involved a boat carrying around 200 traders, which capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger while en route to a market in Niger State. As of the latest reports, 54 bodies have been recovered from the…