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At a judicial inquiry on 17 October, suspended Niger State NSCDC Commandant Suberu Aniviye said the deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody could have been prevented and apologised to families. Niger State reported 37 deaths while a mortuary official testified 33 bodies were received, a discrepancy yet to be resolved.
Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State commissioner and APC chieftain, has resigned from the party, saying the decision was personal. He had been a vocal critic of the Muslim-Muslim ticket arrangement ahead of the 2027 elections.
Niger State PDP governorship candidate Muhammad Nami said he would work to restore the livelihood and dignity of rural women affected by insecurity and displacement, according to Punch.
Governor Umaru Bago, representing President Bola Tinubu, flagged off the Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Makera-Kontagora federal highway in Bida and pledged to mobilise the highest number of votes nationwide for Tinubu in the next election. Officials, including Works Minister David Umahi and Information Minister Mohammed Idris, cited figures on road coverage and project funding.
PDP governorship candidate Mamman Nami said his administration would manage public resources transparently and end cash-sharing practices at Government House. He also alleged misuse of Government House premises involving intoxicating substances.
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