- The Senate is investigating attacks occurring in Kebbi State and Niger State.
- Artisanal mining issues lead to the deaths of miners in their custody in Kebbi and Niger States, Nigeria.
- An investigation into the deaths of detainees in Niger State has been launched, prompted by suspected illegal mining activities. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the constitution of the inquiry committee.
Atiku Abubakar demands Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo account for the deaths during the NSCDC custody incident in Niger State, questioning Tinubu's administration.
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Updated Sep 25
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What happened
Atiku Abubakar demands Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo account for the deaths during the NSCDC custody incident in Niger State, questioning Tinubu's administration.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Atiku Abubakar meets with families of miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State.1 source
Atiku Abubakar donated funds to the families of miners killed by NSCDC.1 source
Political pressure mounts as Atiku questions Tinubu's administration over the Niger State NSCDC custody incident.1 source
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An investigation into the deaths of detainees in Niger State has been launched, prompted by suspected illegal mining activities. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the constitution of the inquiry committee.Also in this story
All 4 developmentsWithin The Senate is investigating attacks occurring in Kebbi State and Niger State.
The entities involved
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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
Nigerian politician (born 1982)
Nothing else this week.
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Atiku Abubakar
Nigerian politician
- The African Democratic Congress affirmed Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate and uploaded candidates to the INEC portal.
- The leadership structure built around Atiku Abubakar is being operationalized, including utilizing profiles like David Mark and focusing on regional support in North West Nigeria.
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Nigerian paramilitary agency
Related events
- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is intensifying efforts to tackle abduction incidents in Kaduna State.
- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is operating as a paramilitary agency within Nigeria, alongside discussions regarding presidential leadership on national security matters.
- Atiku Abubakar calls for an investigation into Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.
- Political actors warned Tinubu and Atiku against inflammatory campaigns while urging INEC to strengthen monitoring and compliance.
- President Tinubu committed to recruiting young personnel and ending stagnation in paramilitary forces, with the minister chairing the oversight board.