Artisanal mining president demands probe into death of Niger miners

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The National Artisanal Mining Cooperative Society president has demanded a probe into the death of 37 miners in an NSCDC detention cell in Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/artisanal-mining-president-demands-probe-into-death-of-niger-miners/

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