An official investigation has concluded that 33 miners arrested on suspicion of illegal gold mining in Nigeria's Niger State died because of appalling detention conditions, describing their treatment as cruel, inhuman, and degrading.
What Happened?
The victims, mostly young men, were arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in September and detained in a crowded cell in Minna,...
A nurse has been killed and another health worker seriously injured after they were attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
The attack occurred in Bafwasende, a rural town in Tshopo Province in the eastern part of the country, amid ongoing efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak.
According to reports, the...
The police have arrested a suspected arms courier in Lagos State as part of efforts to tackle the illegal movement of firearms and strengthen security across the state.
The arrest is expected to support...
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate to secure external loans amounting to $20.52 billion and €1.05 billion as part of the Federal Government’s financing plans.
The request was transmitted to...
An investigative panel has reported that 37 miners died of suffocation while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The...
Many Nigerians have continued to express concerns over how quickly their mobile data subscriptions are exhausted, prompting renewed discussions about data consumption habits, background applications and the growing demand for internet services.
Telecommunications operator MTN...
Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has reportedly presented wedding gifts to popular Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile, attracting attention from fans and followers of both personalities.
The gesture has drawn interest online, highlighting...
The OK Movement has criticised the campaign council list of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising concerns over the composition of the team expected to coordinate the...
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly targeting the North’s estimated 56 million voters as he prepares for the 2027 presidential election.
The region remains a key...
More than 300 residents have reportedly been hospitalised following recurring gas emissions in parts of Ogun State, raising concerns over public health and environmental...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has rejected the short notice reportedly given for the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign council,...
As political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum, attention is gradually shifting to the future leadership of the Nigerian Senate, with...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that student loans provided under the Federal Government’s education financing scheme are voluntary and not compulsory...
