33 h. ago Why attacks on schools, abduction of students must end now —Stakeholders

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on the recent surge in attacks on schools and abduction of students and teachers for ransom, with stakeholders making strident call for the Federal Government and security agencies to up their games in providing permanent solution to the menace threatening education and future of young Nigerians. Experts and critical stakeholders in the […]

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1 week ago FG hands over 100 abducted Niger students to state government

•Students to undergo medical check up —Governor Bago•Tinubu charges security operatives to rescue remaining 115 students, teachers THE 100 schoolchildren of St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, that regained their freedom on Sunday night, have been handed over to the Niger State government. This […]

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1 week ago Donation, my personal way of giving back to the community, says JFAF founder

A community-based organisation, the Jeremiah and Felicia Aderoju Foundation (JFAF), has donated thousands of exercise books and textbooks to secondary school students across the Ibarapa East of Oyo State as part of its efforts to support education. About 20 schools benefited from the gesture that brought together teachers, community leaders, and students who expressed gratitude […]

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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 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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1 week ago Lafia Catholic Diocese Expands Education, Health Interventions

The Catholic Diocese of Lafia in Nasarawa State yesterday unveiled its achievements as it lined up activities to mark its jubilee celebration. Speaking at a press briefing to announce the commencement of the celebration, the Bishop of Lafia, Rev. David Ajang, said the diocese had recorded significant milestones in the areas of education and healthcare […]

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2 w. ago LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Quiz Master: Making Learning Fun Through Interactive Educational Games

As digital learning gains momentum across Nigeria, more students and teachers are turning to online tools that make education engaging and accessible. One platform attracting attention is Quiz Master, an online learning space that uses interactive quizzes and educational games to help learners revise topics across major school subjects. Quiz Master’s appeal lies in its […]

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2 w. ago 200 participants gain knowledge at National STEM Day 2025 event

In furtherance of efforts to promote STEM careers and practical innovation among the upcoming generation, over 200 people including students, teachers and volunteers, were engaged in a series of activities aimed at knowledge sharing to mark this year’s National STEM Day event successfully met its core objective of promoting STEM. The event held on November […]

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2 w. ago Insurgency: FG getting support from US, UK, France, says Ribadu

Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, confirms support from the US, UK, and France to tackle the Nigerian insurgency and rescue 265 abducted students and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-fg-getting-support-from-us-uk-france-says-ribadu/

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2 w. ago Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) earlier reported that 50 persons of the abductees escaped and reunited with their families. The post Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Police Deny Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Akwa Ibom School

The Akwa Ibom state Police Command has denied the alleged attack and abduction by insurgents of four students and some teachers of Mary Hanney Secondary School (NHSS) in Oron local government area of the State. A concerned social media influencer had raised the alarm over the infiltration by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, claiming that […]

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3 w. ago Niger Abduction: 265 Teachers, Students Still Unaccounted For — Catholic Bishop

The gunmen seized more than 300 children from the Catholic-owned institution, in a resurgence of the mass kidnappings that have long harrowed Nigeria.  The post Niger Abduction: 265 Teachers, Students Still Unaccounted For — Catholic Bishop appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Nigeria fails to learn from repeated school kidnappings – Rights group

Human Rights Watch berates Nigeria’s government for failing to learn from repeated school kidnappings, leaving students and teachers vulnerable to attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-fails-to-learn-from-repeated-school-kidnappings-rights-group/

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3 w. ago FULL LIST: Catholic Diocese Unveils Names Of Pupils, Students, Teachers In Captivity

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has released the names of 265 pupils, students and teachers of St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of the State, who were still in captivity. LEADERSHIP recalls that bandits had attacked the school on November 21, abducting 315 persons, including 303 students and 12 teachers. […]

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3 w. ago FULL LIST: Names of 265 pupils, teachers still in captivity after Niger school abduction

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has published the names of 265 students and teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, who are still held by abductors.

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3 w. ago FULL LIST: Niger Diocese releases names of 50 pupils who escaped abduction

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, Niger State, has released the names of 50 pupils who escaped after last week’s mass read more FULL LIST: Niger Diocese releases names of 50 pupils who escaped abduction

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3 w. ago FULL LIST: Names of 50 Niger Catholic school pupils who escaped from abductors

Tribune Online had earlier reported that the number of abducted students and teachers rose to 315, including 12 teachers, up from the initial figure of 227.

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3 w. ago Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers

Sources said the gunmen arrived in large numbers, riding on over 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van. The post Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers And Others

Sources said the gunmen arrived in large numbers, riding on over 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van. The post Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers And Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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