32 h. ago Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Is No Cause For Celebration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at the Federal Government over the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, arguing that their release is no cause for celebration but a sign of Nigeria’s deteriorating security climate. In a statement from his media team on Wednesday, Atiku insisted that the development should […]

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36 h. ago FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all public senior secondary schools in Abuja, the nation’s capital, to shut down on or before Friday, November 28, citing urgent security concerns. In a memo issued on Tuesday by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services, FCT secondary education board, seen by TheCable, principals and heads […] The post FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday reassured residents that schools in Abuja remain safe and dismissed rumours claiming read more FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

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40 h. ago Federal capital administration Debunks Reports On Early school Closure, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked the report that all Government Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications […]

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46 h. ago FG denies nationwide ban on open grazing, insists transition to ranching is gradual

The Federal Government on Tuesday denied issuing a nationwide ban on open grazing, saying Nigeria is instead undergoing a phased read more FG denies nationwide ban on open grazing, insists transition to ranching is gradual

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47 h. ago FCTA Debunks Reports On Early Closure Of Schools, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked media report that all public schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public […]

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3 d. ago Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears

*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!!!* *TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL SCHOOLS IN BAUCHI STATE DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS.* The Bauchi State Government wishes to notify the general public that all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions—including Federal Government-owned schools and private schools—are hereby closed with immediate effect. This decision, though difficult, was taken by the Government of Bauchi State after […] The post Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kaduna Government Denies N1bn Payment To Bandits, Threatens Legal Action Against El

The Kaduna State Government has dismissed allegations by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that the administration of incumbent Governor Uba Sani paid ₦1 billion to bandits. The government described El-Rufai’s comments—made during an interview on Channels Television—as false, politically motivated, and entirely lacking in evidence. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal […]

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4 d. ago Imo Government, EEDC Clash Over ‘Plans To Throw State Into Darkness’

The Imo State government, on Sunday, raised the alarm over alleged plans by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to embark on a deliberate massive power outage across the State. However, the EEDC, in a quick response, denied the allegations by the Imo State government and described it as baseless, unfounded, and completely devoid of […]

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4 d. ago PHOTOS: Parents Evacuate Students From FGGC Bwari Amid Heightened Security Fears

The federal government on Friday ordered the immediate shutdown of 47 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide, including FGGC Bwari. The post PHOTOS: Parents Evacuate Students From FGGC Bwari Amid Heightened Security Fears appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago After Shutting 41 Unity Schools, Federal Government Denies Nationwide Closure

A day after announcing the shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges over escalating security threats, the Federal Government has debunked a viral message claiming that all schools nationwide have been instructed to close from November 24, 2025. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade […]

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5 d. ago Insecurity: FG debunks rumoured directive on closure of schools nationwide

The Federal Government has dismissed social media report that it directed nationwide closure of

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5 d. ago FG, states shut schools as terrorists abduct 215 Niger pupils

Terrorists abduct 215 pupils in Niger, prompting the Federal Government and northern states to shut down schools over rising school abductions in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-states-shut-schools-as-terrorists-abduct-215-niger-pupils/

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5 d. ago BREAKING: FG orders closure of 41 federal unity colleges over insecurity

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following

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5 d. ago BREAKING: FG shuts 41 unity schools over rising student abductions

The Federal Government orders the temporary closure of 41 unity schools nationwide due to rising cases of student abductions and security breaches. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-shuts-41-unity-schools-over-rising-student-abductions/

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5 d. ago Nasarawa denies reported students’ abduction, warns against false alarms

The Nasarawa State Government and Police issue an abduction denial, dismissing rumors of kidnapped students in Doma LGA as a false and unverified alarm. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-denies-reported-students-abduction-warns-against-false-alarms/

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7 d. ago Federal Government Will Rescue Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls — VP Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that the federal government will deploy all instruments of the state to rescue the abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State. VP Shettima also assured that the killers of late Brigadier-General Musa Uba and the slain vice principal of the school were made to […]

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1 week ago Federal Government Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

The federal government has expressed deep concern over the abduction of female students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State in the wee hours of Monday, assuring families of the victims that all efforts were being deployed to secure their safe return. In a statement issued to […]

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2 w. ago Abuja gifted children’s school wins NILDS’ 10th quiz competition

…South-West cliches 2nd position with 60 points  The School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, emerged victorious at the 10th National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria organised on Monday by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). NILDS is an organ […]

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2 w. ago Trump’s threat: Lawyer urges Tinubu to act now against insecurity

He said Nigerians can no longer afford to live in denial, insisting that government must either act decisively or accept international assistance to stem the bloodshed.

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