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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...

The Niger State Government has ordered an investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps....

The curfew took effect after Friday’s Jumu’ah prayers and will remain in force until further notice. Bago directed residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement during the restriction. He...

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has granted a pardon to popular native doctor Chidozie Nwanyi, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, and appointed him Ambassador for Youth Reformation....

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that any official found responsible for the deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State be arrested and prosecuted. The President...

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has disclosed that 67 artisanal and suspected illegal miners were held in a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, cell before 37 of them...

At least 49 people have died in Ondo State following a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak linked to consumption of an alcoholic drink, health authorities have said. About 182 people have...

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has invited Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Singapore as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral relations. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador...

Five men accused of involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have pleaded not guilty to seven terrorism-related charges before the...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed relevant government agencies to achieve at least 95 per cent National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment coverage by December 2026. The President gave the directive...