35 h. ago Rescue Of Niger Students, A Profound National Relief — Info Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children. The Minister stated this on Wednesday when […]

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69 h. ago ‘Happy Yet Still Sad’: Bishop Yohanna Expresses Mixed Feelings Over Partial Release Of Niger Students

The Bishop noted that while the rescue brought relief, the mood in the community remains heavy. The post ‘Happy Yet Still Sad’: Bishop Yohanna Expresses Mixed Feelings Over Partial Release Of Niger Students appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Tinubu commends return of 100 Niger school students, seeks safe release of others

President Bola Tinubu on Monday commended the security agencies for their tireless efforts in securing the freedom of the 100 read more Tinubu commends return of 100 Niger school students, seeks safe release of others

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3 d. ago No official confirmation yet on release of abducted Niger students — CAN

“It will be a thing of joy if some of our children have been released. We have been praying and waiting for their return,” Yohanna said.

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4 d. ago Niger CAN awaits confirmation of 100 freed abducted students

Niger’s CAN awaits official confirmation of the reported release of 100 Niger abducted students, expressing cautious optimism while prayers continue. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-can-awaits-confirmation-of-100-freed-abducted-students/

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4 d. ago BREAKING: FG secures release of 100 from abducted Niger pupils

The Federal Government on Sunday secured the release of 100 students who were kidnapped in Niger State....

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1 week ago Parents Of Abducted Niger Pupils Accuse Government Of Neglect

Parents of the abducted students and pupils of St. Mary Catholic Schools in Niger State staged a protest on Saturday, accusing the government of neglecting their plight as their children and teachers spent eight days in captivity. Over 200 distressed parents converged on the school premises to register their names and those of their missing […]

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1 week ago What’s your opinion on President Tinubu’s withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs amid security challenges?

Following the backlashes stemming from the kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states, and the abduction of Christian worshippers in Kwara, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs). KINGSLEY ALUMONA sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on this matter. Their views: Idowu Kayode President Tinubu’s […]

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Niger: 50 Of 315 Kidnapped Pupils, Students Of St. Mary Primary, Secondary Schools Escape, Reunite With Families — Catholic Bishop

Fifty of the abducted school pupils of St. Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools, Niger State, have reportedly escaped from their captors and have reunited with their parents. The Niger State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, made this known on Sunday in a […] The post Niger: 50 Of 315 Kidnapped Pupils, Students Of St. Mary Primary, Secondary Schools Escape, Reunite With Families — Catholic Bishop appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. 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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