security agencies

37 Miners’ Death: ‘NSCDC, Police, Ministry Do Not Report To Me’ – Gov. Bago 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- September 21, 2026
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has raised concerns over his limited control of federal security agencies operating in the state, despite his constitutional designation as chief security officer. His remarks come amid scrutiny over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Naija News
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NSCDC Investigates Deaths Of 33 Miners Arrested In Niger 0
- CRIME, SLIDE
- September 18, 2026
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered an investigation into the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died after being arrested during an enforcement operation in Niger State. The detainees were apprehended during a joint operation targeting illegal mining activities around the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis of the state on September
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Fayemi Reveals 5 Election Gods Every Politician Must Satisfy 0
- NEWS
- September 11, 2026
ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has identified five critical forces he described as “election gods” that politicians must satisfy to stand a strong chance of winning elections in Nigeria. Fayemi identified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, the judiciary, non-state security actors and financial resources as major factors that
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