5 h. ago Federal Government Confirms Rescue Of All 230 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren

The Federal Government has confirmed the successful rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, bringing the total number of freed pupils to 230 and marking the end of the ordeal. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday night in […]

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13 h. ago All Schoolchildren Abducted From Niger State Catholic School Released — Minister

The Minister of Informationa and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the release as a moment of triumph and relief for Nigeria and “a fitting end to the year”. The post All Schoolchildren Abducted From Niger State Catholic School Released — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Catholic Bishop Confirms Release Of Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren, Teachers

The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and proprietor of the school, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, said Governor Umaru Bago personally called him to convey the good news of their release. The post Catholic Bishop Confirms Release Of Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren, Teachers appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago BREAKING: Remaining Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Freed As 130 Regain Freedom

All the schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Agwara local government area of Niger State, have been released, following the rescue of the final batch of 130 victims, bringing the total number of freed pupils and teachers to 230. Officials of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) confirmed the […]

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17 h. ago UPDATED: 130 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren Released — Presidency

A presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, who announced this on Sunday, said none of the schoolchildren were left in captivity. The post UPDATED: 130 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren Released — Presidency appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG confirms release of NAF aircraft, detained 11 personnel in Burkina Faso

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and 11 of its personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Tinubu orders rescue of 115 as Bago receives 100 schoolgirls

100 abducted schoolchildren are rescued in Nigeria’s Niger State. President Tinubu orders security agencies to intensify efforts to free the remaining 115. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-rescue-of-115-as-bago-receives-100-schoolgirls/

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1 week ago Niger schoolchildren: We must account for all victims, Tinubu charges security forces

"Tinubu equally charged the security agencies to ensure the swift release of the remaining 115 students and their teachers ...

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1 week ago Monday News Recap: Freed Niger State Schoolchildren, Tinubu’s Orders, Benin Coup, Church Attack +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Monday News Recap: Freed Niger State Schoolchildren, Tinubu’s Orders, Benin Coup, Church Attack +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago ‘Security Agencies Must Prevent Future Kidnappings,’ Tinubu Welcomes 100 Niger State Schoolchildren’s Release

President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian children should no longer be “sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma”. The post ‘Security Agencies Must Prevent Future Kidnappings,’ Tinubu Welcomes 100 Niger State Schoolchildren’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Gov Bago Receives 100 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren After Release

The children arrived at the Niger State Government House at about 5:20 pm on Monday and were received by Governor Umar Bago and other government officials. The post Gov Bago Receives 100 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren After Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue

Moore said a joint task force has been established to address the alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The post Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago FG Secures Release Of 100 Schoolchildren Abducted In Niger State

Bandits on 21 November 2025, attacked the St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, in the remote community of Papiri, abducting 315 people—303 students and 12 teachers. The post FG Secures Release Of 100 Schoolchildren Abducted In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago FG disburses N3.7bn to 2,000 tertiary institution workers under TISSF

The Federal Government has confirmed the successful disbursement of ₦3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) scheme.

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2 w. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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2 w. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring that ” the children are doing fine and will be back soon”. He said this when he was received by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa […]

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2 w. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents

The Niger school abduction occurred on 21 November 2025, when armed bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in the remote community of Papiri. The post Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, NSA Assures Parents appeared first on Channels Television.

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