21 h. 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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48 h. ago FG introduces virtual lessons for primary, secondary schools

tackles teacher shortage, boosts digital learning The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s)! read more FG introduces virtual lessons for primary, secondary schools

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3 d. 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 d. ago Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears

*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!!!* *TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALL SCHOOLS IN BAUCHI STATE DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS.* The Bauchi State Government wishes to notify the general public that all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions—including Federal Government-owned schools and private schools—are hereby closed with immediate effect. This decision, though difficult, was taken by the Government of Bauchi State after […] The post Bauchi Govt. Shuts All Public, Private Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Institutions Over Security Fears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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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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5 d. ago Niger govt shuts down private, public schools over insecurity

Following abduction of 315 students and 12 teachers by terrorists from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri in Agwarra local government area of

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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 Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International

The reactions came after the Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the abduction of 315 students and staff members of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in the Agwarra local government area of Niger state. The post Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Number Of Pupils, Students Kidnapped In Catholic School In Niger Risen To 303 – CAN

The number of pupils and students abducted from the St Mary Private Primary and Secondary schools has risen to 303, according to the Niger State CAN. The abduction occurred in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, where gunmen stormed the St Mary’s Catholic School in the early hours of Friday, initially kidnapping 215 pupils and 12 […] The post Number Of Pupils, Students Kidnapped In Catholic School In Niger Risen To 303 – CAN appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Catholic Bishop decries media silence on renewed killings in Taraba

Catholic Bishop of Wukari Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Mark Maigida Nzukwein on Friday, lamented the media silence on the

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5 d. ago 227 Pupils, Students, Teachers Kidnapped At St. Mary’s Catholic School” – Niger CAN Reveals

The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 227 people comprising students, pupils, and teachers were abducted during the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara LGA, early Friday morning. The bandits reportedly invaded the school between 2am and 3am, forcing staff and students […] The post 227 Pupils, Students, Teachers Kidnapped At St. Mary’s Catholic School” – Niger CAN Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 227 Pupils, Students, Teachers Abducted In Catholic School Attack — CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, has confirmed that no fewer than 227 persons, including pupils, students and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwarra local government area of the State, were abducted on in the wee hours of Friday following an attack by suspected terrorists. The […]

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5 d. 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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6 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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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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8 d. ago Gombe Governor Constitutes Committee To Investigate Schools Vandalisation

Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the constitution of a committee to investigate the vandalisation of primary and secondary schools across the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the governor’s approval, said the action was informed by the state government’s concern over increasing cases of […]

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2 w. ago Let’s destroy extremism before it turns Nigeria to Gaza —Bishop Kukah

CATHOLIC Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has warned that unless Nigeria urgently confronts the growing tide of religious extremism and political intolerance, the country could descend into a Gaza-like situation marked by endless violence and despair. Delivering a keynote lecture titled ‘Nigeria: Time to Reload’ at the 60th birthday celebration of journalist and former […]

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3 w. ago Bishop Anagbe: Meet Nigerian priest who advocated Nigeria’s CPC designation

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe is a prominent Nigerian Catholic prelate, Claretian missionary, and vocal advocate for

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4 w. ago UNICEF, Partners Organise Quiz Competition to Observe World Polio Day

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KBPHCDA) and other implementing partners, has organised a quiz competition among primary and secondary schools in Birnin Kebbi to commemorate World Polio Day. The competition, held at the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) within the KBPHCDA office complex, aimed to […]

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