5 h. ago ‘Kidnapping Of Niger Schoolchildren, A Sad Development’, PDP Says During Visit To Bago

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has regreted the recent tragic incident of the kidnapping of schoolchildren at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Niger State, describing it as a sad development and unfortunate. This was disclosed on Thursday during a high-powered sympathy visit to Niger State by the Party’s NWC […]

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21 h. ago Niger Governor Bago Confirms Rescue Of 11 More Papiri Schoolchildren

Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has disclosed that 11 additional students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwarra local government area of the State, have been rescued following last week’s attack on the school. Bago revealed this during an interview with BBC News Africa, where he said; “Yes. Because […]

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22 h. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren, Teachers Will Soon Reunite With Families — Yilwatda

Over 300 students and teachers were abducted when terrorists invaded the school in the Agwarra local government area of Niger State. The post Abducted Niger Schoolchildren, Teachers Will Soon Reunite With Families — Yilwatda appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago Niger bandit attack: Father died after three children’s abduction — CAN chairman

The pains and the trauma are still very fresh. We tried speaking to the parents today, and they were scared of speaking to us.

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33 h. ago Father of three abducted Niger schoolchildren dies of heart attack – CAN chairman

A father of three children abducted from a school in Niger State has reportedly died of a heart attack, highlighting the trauma faced by families. Read More: https://punchng.com/father-of-three-abducted-niger-schoolchildren-dies-of-heart-attack-can-chairman/

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45 h. ago Niger Assembly Threatens To Shut Down Over Abducted Catholic Schoolchildren

Apparently disturbed by the security situation in some parts of the state leading to abductions from St Mary Catholic School Papiri, Agwarra local government area, the Niger State House of Assembly has threatened to shut down legislative business in the state if the schoolchildren were not rescued and the security situation improved. The Speaker of […]

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60 h. ago Bring Back Our Girls: Coalition Urges Tinubu To Act On Kebbi, Niger School Abductions

A global coalition of education and child-rights advocates, Bring Back Our Girls Global (BBOG Global), has issued an urgent appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding decisive action following the recent mass abductions of schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger States. In an open letter dated Monday, November 24, 2025, the coalition described the latest attacks […]

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5 d. ago Abductions: “It’s Not Too Late To Declare State Of Emergency” — Atiku Tells FG

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity following another mass abduction of schoolchildren in Niger State. Atiku, reacting to Friday’s attack on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, warned that the spiraling kidnappings across the country demand […] The post Abductions: “It’s Not Too Late To Declare State Of Emergency” — Atiku Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police, Military Deployed To Forests In Search Of Kidnapped Schoolchildren– Niger CP

The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Elleman, assured the public of the Command’s determination to rescue all abducted students unhurt. The post Police, Military Deployed To Forests In Search Of Kidnapped Schoolchildren– Niger CP appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Catholic Diocese Condemns Abduction Of Schoolchildren In Niger State, Raises Safety Concerns

The incident came days after 25 schoolgirls were forcibly taken away from their school in Kebbi State by gunmen. The post Catholic Diocese Condemns Abduction Of Schoolchildren In Niger State, Raises Safety Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Parents Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Narrate Ordeals, Seek Children’s Rescue

The parents of the 25 schoolgirls abducted by bandits at Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, have expressed that they were living in trauma, fearing for their daughters’ safety and well-being. One of the fathers of the abducted children, Malam Tukur Zakiru Maga, the father of 17-year-old Surayya Tukur, a SS3 student said […]

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