3 h. ago All Abducted Pupils, Workers Of Niger School Freed, Catholic Diocese Confirms

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has confirmed that all those abducted from St Mary Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, were reunited with their families, even as he said the diocese discovered that only 230 were actually abducted and rescued. LEADERSHIP reported that the bishop of the diocese has maintained […]

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11 h. ago At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, has called on the government to lead with integrity and courage, in read more At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

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12 h. ago Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School

It said the abducted persons comprised 12 staff members, 14 students, and 204 pupils, The post Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Abducted Niger pupils, staff reunited with families — Official

All 230 pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Niger State have been rescued and safely reunited with their families, an official co Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-niger-pupils-staff-reunited-with-families-official/

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15 h. ago “Taxation must not punish the poor,” Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas

Gerald mamman, the Catholic Bishop of Katsina Diocese, has called on the Federal Government to urgently provide targeted support for read more “Taxation must not punish the poor,” Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas

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43 h. ago Niger: Commissioner assures health workers of improved welfare

The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, has assured medical practitioners in Niger of

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59 h. ago Niger school awaits official handover of remaining abducted pupils

A Niger school awaits the official handover of pupils after a mass abduction, with officials clarifying discrepancies in the total number released. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-school-awaits-official-handover-of-remaining-abducted-pupils/

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Niger Governor Receives Freed Schoolchildren, Teachers

Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, on Monday evening, received the remaining freed 130 schoolchildren and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara local government area of the State, released on Sunday. Amid tight security, the governor received the children and their teachers while lauding the efforts of the federal government through the […]

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3 d. ago St. Mary’s Private Catholic School Confirm Freedom Of 130 Kidnapped School Children

The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Proprietor of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, has confirmed the release of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers. According to the Bishop, Governor Umaru Bago personally called him to convey the good news of their release. However, the exact number of those freed […] The post St. Mary’s Private Catholic School Confirm Freedom Of 130 Kidnapped School Children appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Bago to receive freed abducted Niger school children Monday

Abducted Niger school children from St Mary’s Private School in Agwara have been freed. Governor Mohammed Bago is set to receive the students on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-bago-to-receive-freed-abducted-niger-school-children-monday/

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4 d. ago NSA receives 130 abducted St Mary’s Catholic school pupils in Abuja

Authorities said the successful rescue resulted from sustained security pressure and coordinated efforts, amid growing calls for

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4 d. ago Catholic diocese reaffirms commitment to compassion, human dignity

The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to compassion, human dignity, and social justice in commemoration of read more Catholic diocese reaffirms commitment to compassion, human dignity

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1 week ago Bago admits 315 pupils abducted from Niger school, two parents die

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago admits to the abduction of 315 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic School, a reversal of his earlier denial of the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/bago-admits-315-pupils-abducted-from-niger-school-two-parents-die/

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2 w. ago I didn’t say Christians are not persecuted in Nigeria — Bishop Kukah

Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has denied claims that he said Christians in Nigeria are not facing persecution.

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2 w. ago “Bandits Told Us Not To Make Noise Or They’ll Beat Us” – Released Niger Catholic School Pupil Recounts Abduction Ordeal

The abducted schoolchildren from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have shared the harrowing experience on how their abductors forced them to sleep on a trampoline inside the bush and were warned not to make noise. One of the schoolchildren rescued, Florence Michael, spoke on Monday shortly after the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, […] The post “Bandits Told Us Not To Make Noise Or They’ll Beat Us” – Released Niger Catholic School Pupil Recounts Abduction Ordeal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu welcomes release of 100 Niger pupils, orders rescue of others

President Tinubu welcomes the release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger State and orders security agencies to secure the freedom of the remaining hostages. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-welcomes-release-of-100-niger-pupils-orders-rescue-of-others/

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Gov Bago Receives 100 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren After Release

Two hundred and sixty-five people—including 253 children and 12 teachers—remained in captivity until Sunday, when the number was reduced to 165, following the release of 100 pupils. The post UPDATED: Gov Bago Receives 100 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren After Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago FG Secures Release Of 100 Of 315 Kidnapped From St.Mary’s Catholic School In Niger

The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The development was reported by TVC News and Channels Television on Sunday, though federal authorities were yet to issue an official statement as of press […] The post FG Secures Release Of 100 Of 315 Kidnapped From St.Mary’s Catholic School In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack

The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 abducted pupils from St. Mary’s School in Niger State after a recent school attack by gunmen. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

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2 w. ago FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted from Niger Catholic school

The Federal Government on Sunday secured the release of at least 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary read more FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted from Niger Catholic school

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