What is the story about: FG names 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 NSCDC detainees?

The Federal Government has set up a 10-member panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people detained by the NSCDC in Niger State for illegal mining.

How do left, center, and right outlets frame this story?

The Federal Government has set up a 10-member panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people detained by the NSCDC in Niger State for illegal mining.

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Bias Comparison — FG names 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 NSCDC detainees

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FG names 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 NSCDC detainees

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: The Federal Government has set up a 10-member panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people detained by the NSCDC in Niger State for illegal mining. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-names-10-member-panel-to-probe-deaths-of-37-nscdc-detainees/
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FG names 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 NSCDC detainees