5 h. ago Championing peace, security in Niger Delta through education promotion

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, cuts the image of a man who came prepared to make a deliberate and targeted impact in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Although he had a lot of options open to him to ensure that the fragile peace in the region was strengthened to make way […]

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23 h. ago Federal Government Didn’t Pay Ransom To Rescue Abducted Victims, Says Senate Spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has stated that the Federal Government did not pay any ransom to secure the release of victims abducted in Kebbi and Niger States. Adaramodu stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, while responding to concerns about the lack of visible evidence of […]

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39 h. ago Niger school abduction: PDP visits Bago, seeks end to politicisation of security

…pledges support for victims families The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday commiserated with read more Niger school abduction: PDP visits Bago, seeks end to politicisation of security

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42 h. ago Niger abduction: PDP Chairman seeks review of Nigeria’s security system

“We understand your plight and stand with you during this difficult period. We are committed to supporting peace and progress in Niger State and across the nation,” he said.

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2 d. ago Senate hails Tinubu, security agencies for rescuing hostages

The Nigerian Senate commends President Tinubu for recent hostage rescues but warns of escalating Nigerian insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-hails-tinubu-security-agencies-for-rescuing-hostages/

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3 d. ago Tinubu Orders Total Security Cordon on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger Forests, Airforce To Expand Air Surveillance

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive security cordon on forests in Kwara State following recent incidents of kidnappings and terrorist activities. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement posted on X by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare. According to Dare, the President instructed the […] The post Tinubu Orders Total Security Cordon on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger Forests, Airforce To Expand Air Surveillance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Tinubu orders total security cordon of Kwara, Niger, Kebbi forests

As the search for kidnapped schoolchildren continues, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered a total security cordon over the forests read more Insecurity: Tinubu orders total security cordon of Kwara, Niger, Kebbi forests

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3 d. ago Tinubu Orders Total Security Cordon On Forests In Kwara, Niger, Kebbi

The President also directed the Air Force to expand its air surveillance across the innermost parts of the forests in Kwara State, where it is believed the terrorists are hiding. The post Tinubu Orders Total Security Cordon On Forests In Kwara, Niger, Kebbi appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Abductions: Northern Women Group Faults Closing Down Of Public Schools

A coalition of women advocates, Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW), has faulted the shutdown of public schools following spate of student abductions in Northern Nigeria even it condemned the menace, describing the recent kidnappings in Kebbi and Niger States as evidence of a deepening national security collapse. The group, which brings together […]

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7 d. ago Pipeline surveillance: Vandalism attempts down by 87% — PINL

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the Private Security Company covering the eastern corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline TNP across

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7 d. ago Catholic Diocese Condemns Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Niger

  The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has condemned the early-morning attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, which left pupils, students, teachers, and a security personnel abducted, with the latter reportedly shot during the assault. The attack occurred between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2025. […]

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8 d. ago Kidnapping: Niger blames school for reopening despite closure order

Pupils were kidnapped in Niger State after a school reopened against a government closure order issued due to security threats, officials said. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-niger-blames-school-for-reopening-despite-closure-order/

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2 w. ago IN PICTURES: Residents Vote In Anambra 2025 Governorship Election

Security was heightened across the state, the Niger Bridge in Onitsha was cordoned off, and market leaders in Aguata temporarily closed shops to encourage voter participation. The post IN PICTURES: Residents Vote In Anambra 2025 Governorship Election appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Reps Condemn Attack On Niger Lawmaker’s Convoy, Mourn Slain Security Operatives

The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the armed attack on the convoy of a member of the House representing Borgu/Agwara federal constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammed Ali, which left several security operatives dead and others injured. Describing the incident as a cowardly and tragic assault, the lawmakers expressed deep sorrow over the loss […]

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3 w. ago FIFA Announces New Peace Prize To Be Awarded At World Cup Draw

The announcement came before Infantino appeared at the America Business Forum in Miami, where US President Donald Trump and Argentine World Cup champion Lionel Messi were also speakers. The post FIFA Announces New Peace Prize To Be Awarded At World Cup Draw appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Group sensitises N’Delta youths on accessibility of FG’s interventionist programmes, policies

Many people in the Niger Delta region are not well-informed on the accessibility of the various interventionist programmes  of President Bola Tinubu-led administration and as such are not benefiting from the packages. To this end, the Niger Delta Progressives Alliance (NDPA) has commenced a sensitisation exercise aimed at educating the citizens on the available opportunities, […]

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