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Nigeria: NASS Probes Death of 26 Nigerian Women in Spanish Warship
Vanguard, 10 November 2017
The two arms of the National Assembly, Senate and House of Representatives, have begun a holistic investigation into the discovery of dead bodies of 26 young Nigerian girls, ages… Read more »
Nigeria To Investigate Death of 26 Girls On Spanish Ship
The Senate has launched an investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of 26 girls whose bodies were found on a Spanish warship in the Mediterranean Sea. The victims were suspected to have been sexually abused and murdered. The Senate also wants the government to "come together and put resources to reduce and eliminate unemployment as this is a major cause of illegal immigration."
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Nigeria: Senate to Investigate Death of 26 Girls On Mediterranean
Daily Trust, 9 November 2017
The Senate is to investigate the death of 26 young Nigerian girls on the Mediterranean while travelling to Italy. Read more »
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Nigeria: After Deaths of 26 Nigerians N'Assembly Demands Urgent Action Against Illegal Migration
This Day, 10 November 2017
The National Assembly Thursday called on the Federal Government to intervene through its relevant agencies to stem the tide of youths migration to Europe. Read more »
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The government has described the incident as a "monumental loss and a sad moment for the country" and added that more investigations are being conducted. Read more »
