Rescuers Search for Dozens Trapped in Nigerian Gold Mine Collapse
Authorities have confirmed one fatality, with at least 30 individuals still missing. Local residents, however, estimate that up to 44 workers may be trapped.
Betrand Adeye
Adeye is The African Exponent's West African Correspondent based on Abuja, Nigeria. He covers all West African Stories that matter with a slick African style.
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Nigeria's Public Workers Launch Nationwide Strike Over Minimum Wage Dispute and Electricity Tariff Hikes
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Nigerian Government Offers Reward Following Deadly Attack in Abia State
According to defense spokesperson Major-General Edward Buba, the soldiers were deployed as peacekeepers, and the civilians were caught in the crossfire.
Mali Midfielder Mohamed Camara Suspended for Covering Anti-Homophobia Message
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Nigeria Adopts New National Anthem Amid Widespread Criticism
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UNHCR Official Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region
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Nigerian Civil Society Holds Moment of Silence for Victims of Violence
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Ten Killed and 160 Kidnapped in Boko Haram Attack on Nigerian Village
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Burkina Faso Extends Military Rule by Five Years
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Chester Zoo Welcomes Family of Endangered West African Roloway Monkeys
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Nigeria's Ademola Lookman's Hat-Trick Leads Atalanta to Europa League Glory
Lookman opened the scoring with two goals in the first 26 minutes and sealed the win with a third, 15 minutes from full-time, becoming only the sixth player to score a hat-trick in a European final, a feat last achieved in 1975.
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