20 NSCDC officers suspended over deaths of detained suspected illegal miners
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension on Saturday
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Niger miners’ deaths: Police secure scene, begin evidence preservation
The Nigeria Police Force has secured the scene where 37 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody in Niger State to preserve evidence for investigatio Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-police-secure-scene-begin-evidence-preservation/...
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CISLAC Demands Independent Probe, Accountability For Deaths Of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International, has condemned the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, demanding an independe...
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Nigeria’s indigenous languages to face extinction within 70 years – Linguists
Linguists estimate that if current non-transmission trends persist, many of Nigeria’s more than 500 indigenous languages could face severe endangerment or extinction within 50 to 70 years. Children, parents and experts said urban lifestyles had reduced children’s exposure to indi...
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High flood to hit Lagos, Delta, Imo, 12 other states in 7 days – NiHSA
…asks affected people to relocate By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NiHSA) has said a seven-day high flood will hit Imo, Cross River, Lagos and 12 other states. The Director General (DG) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NiHSA, Arch Umar Mohammed...
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Scotland proposes 3 visa routes to attract Nigerian, other foreign workers
By Mmesoma Goodness The Scottish Government has proposed three tailored immigration routes to attract foreign workers and graduates to Scotland as the country tackles population decline, an ageing population and labour shortages. The proposals, contained in a new policy paper tit...
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Nigerian stocks at record high despite Dangote’s refinery IPO high interest
The NGX equities market continued its strong bullish run (with the ASI at 249,804 index points), supported by demand for bellwethers, energy/industrial stocks, and banking subsectors. The post Nigerian stocks at record high despite Dangote’s refinery IPO high interest appeared fi...
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NPFL: Buter declares Sporting Lagos readiness for Abia Warriors clash
Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter says his team has put behind their last win over Inter Lagos as they gear up for the next game against Abia Warriors. The modest club will trade tackles with Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Sunday. Buter said ...
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JPMorgan struggles to forecast oil price as Iran war deepens Nigeria’s petrol concerns
The development comes as Nigerians face another increase in petrol prices, with pump prices rising above N1,400 per litre in parts of Abuja amid renewed pressure on global crude and refined-product markets. The post JPMorgan struggles to forecast oil price as Iran war deepens Nig...
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Kano by-election records low voter turnout
There was low voter turnout on Saturday during the by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into the Dawakin Kudu state constituency, Kano State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondents who monitored the exercise report that there were...
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Hoodlums kill popular Enugu opposition politician
The police have confirmed the incident. The post Hoodlums kill popular Enugu opposition politician appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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NASD appoints Arese Ugwu as acting MD, nine years after SEC suspension
Meanwhile, Ms Ugwu was among the directors of Partnership Investment Company, suspended for a period of five years in the capital market. The post NASD appoints Arese Ugwu as acting MD, nine years after SEC suspension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NPFL: Aondona returns to Sporting Lagos training after injury layoff
Sporting Lagos midfielder, Aondona Adeede has returned to training after an injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Aondona rejoined his teammates in full training this week after spending several weeks on the sidelines. His return is expected to strengthen Sporting Lagos’ midfield. S...