39 h. ago Catholic sisters seek intervention over Niger school abduction

The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles appeal for global intervention in the Niger school abduction, where 165 students and staff remain in captivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/catholic-sisters-seek-intervention-over-niger-school-abduction/

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4 d. ago Niger abduction: Uncertainty over fate of students still in captivity

Uncertainty looms over the Niger abduction as 115 students remain captive. Despite 100 being freed, families await the safe return of the others. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-abduction-uncertainty-over-fate-of-students-still-in-captivity/

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6 d. ago Bago admits 315 pupils abducted from Niger school, two parents die

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago admits to the abduction of 315 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic School, a reversal of his earlier denial of the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/bago-admits-315-pupils-abducted-from-niger-school-two-parents-die/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Tinubu welcomes release of 100 Niger pupils, orders rescue of others

President Tinubu welcomes the release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger State and orders security agencies to secure the freedom of the remaining hostages. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-welcomes-release-of-100-niger-pupils-orders-rescue-of-others/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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.

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1 week 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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1 week ago FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack

The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 abducted pupils from St. Mary’s School in Niger State after a recent school attack by gunmen. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

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1 week ago FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted from Niger Catholic school

The Federal Government on Sunday secured the release of at least 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary read more FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted from Niger Catholic school

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1 week ago BREAKING: FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack

The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully secured the release of 100 pupils abducted during the recent school attack in Niger State. More details he Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

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1 week 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 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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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 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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2 w. 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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