45 h. ago NUT threatens nationwide strike over rising attacks on schools, students’ abductions

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has warned of a possible nationwide strike, following a recent surge in attacks on schools and the abduction of students by terrorists and bandits in Kebbi and Niger States.

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3 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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4 d. ago 50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN

Over 300 students were abducted when terrorists invaded the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools. The post 50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Pope Demands Immediate Release Of 315 Abducted In Niger School, Others

The gunmen, who stormed the Niger State school reportedly arrived in force, traveling on more than 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van. The post Pope Demands Immediate Release Of 315 Abducted In Niger School, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Fear of student abduction: Plateau, Niger, Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi shut schools, hostels, varsity

•CAN confirms abduction of 303 students, 12 teachers in Niger •Parents besiege boarding schools to evacuate their children • We are close to abducted Kebbi students’ location ―Matawalle AS the fear of the abduction of school children by terrorist grips parts of Northern Nigeria, state governments in the region have begun to close primary and […]

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5 d. ago Niger school attack: Number of abducted students, teachers climbs to 315, says CAN

The number of students and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government read more Niger school attack: Number of abducted students, teachers climbs to 315, says CAN

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5 d. ago Gov Bago Orders School Closure, Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Niger Students

He reiterated that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the affected community receives full government attention and support. The post Gov Bago Orders School Closure, Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Niger Students appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Niger Attack: CAN Says 227 Students, Teachers Abducted By Gunmen

The attackers riding on over 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van, were reported to have arrived in large numbers at the private Catholic school located in the Agwara Local Government Area of the state, in the early hours of Friday. The post Niger Attack: CAN Says 227 Students, Teachers Abducted By Gunmen appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago [UPDATED] Niger Attack: Abduction Toll Rises To 315 Students, Teachers — CAN

The attackers riding on over 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van, were reported to have arrived in large numbers at the private Catholic school located in the Agwara Local Government Area of the state, in the early hours of Friday. The post [UPDATED] Niger Attack: Abduction Toll Rises To 315 Students, Teachers — CAN appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 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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5 d. ago Niger Government Blames Catholic School For Abduction Of Students

The Niger State Government on Friday condemned the kidnapping of pupils from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the State. The State government also attributed the incident to the school’s reopening without government clearance despite prior directives suspending boarding activities in the area. Multiple sources indicated that several students were abducted […]

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6 d. ago Atiku urges state of emergency after terrorists raid Niger Catholic School

Atiku Abubakar urges a state of emergency on insecurity after terrorists abducted students and staff from a Catholic school in Niger State. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-urges-state-of-emergency-after-terrorists-raid-niger-catholic-school/

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6 d. ago Catholic school abduction occurred despite intelligence warning, Niger govt says

The Niger State Government has condemned the abduction of students from St. Mary Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri read more Catholic school abduction occurred despite intelligence warning, Niger govt says

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6 d. ago Students, staff feared missing after terrorists raid on Niger catholic school

Terrorists launch a midnight raid on St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, abducting students and staff. A joint rescue mission is underway. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-students-staff-feared-missing-after-terrorists-raid-on-niger-catholic-school/

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6 d. ago Niger State Govt Condemns Abduction Of Students, Says School Ignored Red Alert

The state government said that despite an earlier security directive, St. Mary’s School reopened without notifying or obtaining clearance. The post Niger State Govt Condemns Abduction Of Students, Says School Ignored Red Alert appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Niger State Student’s Abduction Unfortunate, School Ignored Red Alert — Govt

The state government said that despite an earlier security directive, St. Mary’s School reopened without notifying or obtaining clearance. The post Niger State Student’s Abduction Unfortunate, School Ignored Red Alert — Govt appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago BREAKING: Students, staff feared missing after terrorists raid on Niger catholic school

Terrorists launched a midnight raid on St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff. Details are emergi Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-students-staff-feared-missing-after-terrorists-raid-on-niger-catholic-school/

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6 d. ago Students, staff abducted as bandits raid Catholic school in Niger

Several students and staff of St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, read more Students, staff abducted as bandits raid Catholic school in Niger

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