Uproar in Niger state, 37 die in custody

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What happened

In tonights programme, investigation is ongoing into the death in custody of thirty-seven people, accused of illegal mining in Nigeria.

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Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:52:51 UTC.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen’s sixth State of the Union speech: A grand sweep, but thin on details?

  2. We’re ideally placed to chair EU budget negotiations, says Irish Minister of State

  3. Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

  4. Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters over deaths of 37 miners in custody

  5. Survivors recount panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died

  6. Uproar in Niger state, 37 die in custody

  7. U.S. State Department clears $2.7 billion Ukraine defence package

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