By Golok Nanmwa, Jos JOS — Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security threats in the affected areas. The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, restricts movement between 6pm and 6am until further notice. The state Commissioner for […]

Names of 37 miners, who died in the custody of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State, have been released

At least nine persons have been killed in fresh attacks in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and neighbouring communities in Plateau State between Saturday night and Sunday morning, triggering tension and evacuation of women and children.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State, parading the suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Subaru Siyaka Aniviye, and 23 other officers at the Corps Headquarters in Abuja.

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