{
  "id": 8282328,
  "title": "Evening recap: 67 miners crowded into NSCDC cell before 37 died, Tinubu orders prosecution of officials, other top stories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/evening-recap-67-miners-crowded-into-nscdc-cell-before-37-died-tinubu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T18:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/evening-recap-67-miners-crowded-into-nscdc-cell-before-37-died-tinubu-orders-prosecution-of-officials-other-top-stories/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 15-16, 2026, 67 suspected illegal miners were arrested in an NSCDC cell in Niger State, with 37 subsequently dying in custody. Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago revealed that 67 illicit miners were confined in an NSCDC cell before 37 of them lost their lives to suffocation or substance inhalation. This prompted President Bola Tinubu to direct a thorough investigation and prosecution of any officials responsible for the miners' deaths. Tinubu emphasized the need for full transparency and accountability.\n\nMeanwhile, Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy celebrated his daughter's engagement to a female partner, showcasing a supportive stance on LGBTQ+ rights. Actress Toyin Abraham distanced herself from the Lagos APC campaign council, stating she does not wish to engage in politics. The campaign rally in Warri saw supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso attacked by suspected thugs, according to eyewitnesses and reports. The incident gained attention through a photographer's post on X, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in political campaigning.",
  "summary": "Niger State Governor reveals 37 of 67 detained miners died in an NSCDC cell. President Tinubu has ordered a full investigation and prosecution of officials Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-67-miners-crowded-into-nscdc-cell-before-37-died-tinubu-orders-prosecution-of-officials-other-top-stories/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Atiku demands accountability over deaths of suspected miners in NSCDC custody",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/atiku-demands-accountability-over-deaths-of-suspected-miners-in-nscdc",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:00:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "“No Nigerian should lose right to life in custody” — Atiku on Niger deaths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/no-nigerian-should-lose-right-to-life-in-custody-atiku-on-niger-deaths",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:10:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Niger State imposes 24-hour curfew after suspects die in NSCDC custody",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/niger-state-imposes-24-hour-curfew-after-suspects-die-in-nscdc-custody",
        "published": "2026-09-18T13:59:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Atiku demands justice for miners who died in NSCDC custody",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/atiku-demands-justice-for-miners-who-died-in-nscdc-custody",
        "published": "2026-09-18T14:27:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu orders probe of 37 dead illegal miners at NSCDC custody",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/tinubu-orders-probe-of-37-dead-illegal-miners-at-nscdc-custody",
        "published": "2026-09-18T14:58:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}