6 d. ago Kebbi gov assures parents of students’ safety, security after Maga abduction

Following the Maga abduction, Kebbi’s governor assures parents of students’ safety with strengthened security measures and stakeholder consultations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-assures-parents-of-students-safety-security-after-maga-abduction/

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1 week ago Tinubu Acting Decisively To Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Shettima

Shettima assured that the Tinubu administration is determined to support the security establishment in Nigeria. The post Tinubu Acting Decisively To Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative

The investigation followed fresh national outrage triggered by the recent abduction of 25 female students in Kebbi State. The post Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over Collapse Of $30m Safe School Initiative appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Educationist Urges Help For Abducted Children To Heal Trauma

Chief executive officer (CEO) of STEM Child Care Academy, Abuja and founder of the online platform EduReach, Mamu Alhaji Muhammad, has called for urgent support to help abducted children in Kebbi and Niger states overcome trauma and return to school. Muhammad who stated this at a press in Abuja yesterday, said terrorism is threatening the […]

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2 w. ago From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

On November 17, 2025, armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, killed the vice read more From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

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2 w. ago DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi

The Defence Headquarters Abuja has opened a full-scale investigation into the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where 26 schoolgirls were abducted last week. A top source revealed that all soldiers previously stationed at the school had been […] The post DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: DHQ summons, grills soldiers in Abuja

Learn about the Kebbi schoolgirls abduction where military personnel were withdrawn before the attack. Defence Headquarters is now investigating the incide Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-schoolgirls-abduction-dhq-summons-grills-soldiers-in-abuja/

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3 w. ago Federal Government Didn’t Pay Ransom To Rescue Abducted Victims, Says Senate Spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has stated that the Federal Government did not pay any ransom to secure the release of victims abducted in Kebbi and Niger States. Adaramodu stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, while responding to concerns about the lack of visible evidence of […]

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3 w. ago Abduction: Kebbi gov assures parents of quick release of their wards

Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris, has assured parents of the abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area, of the state that their children will be rescued soon. The governor gave the assurance while addressing journalists in Maga shortly after meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers, parents of […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: Senate demands probe, sanctions over troops’ withdrawal

Senators spoke up angrily on Wednesday about the insecurity ravaging the country, calling for decisive actions by the authorities to confront terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.

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3 w. ago Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal

A video has surfaced showing that the Nigerian government and the bandits who abducted the Kebbi schoolgirls negotiated and arrived at a deal before the girls were set free. Recall that some  kidnapped students of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, were released on Tuesday with the government claiming that no ransom was paid […] The post Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Atiku Faults FG for Celebrating Release of Abductees, Says Kidnappers Are Walking Free

The comment followed the rescue of abductees in Niger, Kwara and Kebbi states with the presidency saying no ransom was paid. The post Atiku Faults FG for Celebrating Release of Abductees, Says Kidnappers Are Walking Free appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Is No Cause For Celebration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at the Federal Government over the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, arguing that their release is no cause for celebration but a sign of Nigeria’s deteriorating security climate. In a statement from his media team on Wednesday, Atiku insisted that the development should […]

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3 w. ago Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader

The girls were rescued after more than one week in captivity. The post Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescued In Niger State – Matawalle

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists at Maga in Kebbi State last Monday. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on November 17 and abducted the girls shortly after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident triggered other kidnappings in Eruku in Kwara State and […]

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3 w. ago FG Enabling Insecurity, Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Govt — Adebayo

The SDP 2023 presidential candidate's comments come as armed groups have abducted several people in Kebbi, Kwara and Niger states since last Monday. The post FG Enabling Insecurity, Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Govt — Adebayo appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Kebbi Governor Announces Rescue Of 24 Abducted Schoolgirls From Terrorists

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has announced the ‘rescue’ of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu local government area of the State. “The freed girls had been rescued unharmed and were on their way to the state capital,” Governor Idris said on Tuesday night during a special press briefing […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Welcomes Freed Kebbi Schoolgirls, Orders Push To Rescue Others

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Tuesday’s release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga, Danko-Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on Wednesday, November 17, and abducted the girls, moments after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident triggered some other copycat kidnappings […]

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3 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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