37 h. 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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49 h. 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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57 h. 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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57 h. 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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57 h. 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.

Society

3 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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2 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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2 w. 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/

Politics

2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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