News
3 Killed, 1 Injured In Mining Pit Collapse In Niger
Three persons were killed while one sustained injuries when a mining pit collapsed at Bazakwoi, a village in Adnun community of Niger.
The incident was confirmed by Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, Director-General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA).
“The agency received report of a mining pit collapse at Bazakwoi of Adnun community.
“The incident occurred on Thursday. It involved local miners who were said to be carrying out mining activities illegally.
“Three persons were confirmed dead while one person was rescued alive with injuries.”
He added, however, that no one was trapped in the pit.
ALSO READ: Very Cerebral, Upright, Transparent And Kind: FPRO Praises New PSC Chairman, Argungu
The incident is coming barely one week after a mining pit collapsed in Galkogo community, killing one person and trapping 14 persons who are still in the pit.
VAT Hits N2.42 Trillion As Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Begin To Deliver Results
Ika South Commences N50,000 Bursary Disbursement To Students
RMFAC Data Verification: Gov. Oborevwori Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency
Soludo Joins South-East Leaders To Endorse Tinubu In Ebonyi
Delta Govt Bans Graduation Parties In Private Schools, Warns Defaulters Of Sanctions
FG Approves N7.5Bn TETFund Grants For 174 Research Projects In Universities, Polytechnics, COEs
NUJ South-South Raises Alarm Over Fake Military Escorts, Calls for Stronger Security, Road Infrastructure
DELSU Begins 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening, Announces MTN Scholarship Opportunities
DELSU Begins Sale Of JUPEB, Secondary School Admission Forms For 2026/2027 Session
FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays
DELSU Retains Position As Nigeria’s Best State University, Moves Up In 2026 Rankings
DELSU VC Appoints Prof. Vincent Efebeh As New Dean Of Student Affairs
No State Announcements: APC Tightens Grip On NASS Primaries
NDC Primaries: Omo-Agege, Obakpororo Secure Landslide Victory
-
Education20 hours agoDelta Govt Bans Graduation Parties In Private Schools, Warns Defaulters Of Sanctions
-
News8 hours ago
Soludo Joins South-East Leaders To Endorse Tinubu In Ebonyi
-
News6 hours ago
RMFAC Data Verification: Gov. Oborevwori Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency
-
Education6 hours ago
Ika South Commences N50,000 Bursary Disbursement To Students
-
Feature5 hours ago
VAT Hits N2.42 Trillion As Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Begin To Deliver Results
