The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the constitution of the committee on Saturday, September 19, 2026, following a directive…

The Federal Government has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Anibiye, following the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in custody. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ordered the immediate suspension and directed a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The incident reportedly…

Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, early Saturday, with soldiers deployed around key government facilities and the national television station going off air. The shooting reportedly occurred in several parts of the capital, including the area around Air Force Base 101, located near Diori Hamani International Airport. The…