FG COMMITTEE SEEKS TWO WEEKS EXTENSION TO PROBE DEATHS OF 37 IN NSCDC CUSTODY. (PHOTO).

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 FG COMMITTEE SEEKS TWO WEEKS EXTENSION TO PROBE DEATHS OF 37 IN NSCDC CUSTODY The Federal Government’s independent committee investigating the reported deaths of 37 persons in NSCDC custody in Niger State has asked for an additional two weeks to complete its assignment. Chairman of the Committee, Jonathan Kure, says appreciable progress has been made since its inauguration, including inspection of the custody facility, conduct of autopsies, and taking of statements from NSCDC personnel, survivors, families and other witnesses. The Committee says the additional two weeks will enable it to review the volume of evidence and testimonies gathered, while giving all persons implicated in the incident an opportunity to respond. The Committee is now expected to complete its investigation and submit its report by 21st October, 2026.

100,000 NIGERIANS,ARE LIVING OUTSIDE NIGERIA AS REFUGEES-U.S ASSISTANT SECRETARY SAID SO TODAY.

                            According to Ms Linda Thomas-Greenfield,the U.S Assistant Secretary for African Affairs,today thursday said that about 100,000 Nigerians were currently living outside Nigeria as refugees in neighbouring countries.Thomas-Linda,who announced this to Journalists from across Africa in a telepress conference,said that Boko Haram attacks had forced more than one million Nigerians out of their homes.According to her,these people have serious concerns that urgently need to be addressed ''More than a million Nigerians have been forced from their homes.Close to 100,000 Nigerians are living outside of Nigeria as refugees.Thousands of families,ordinary people,have been impacted by Boko Haram.And these people have serious concerns that urgently need to be addressed''.She said further that ''There was multifaceted effort in place to deal with security issues as well as dealing with the root causes.We're also working with governments to look at broad economic development in the regions affected by Boko Haram by encouraging businesses to invest in those areas.We are also working with the governments {Nigeria} to ensure that those who have been victims of Boko Haram receive the assistance that they require to rebuild their lives''.One more photo below.                                                                                                                                                                 

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