7 h. ago All Abducted Pupils, Workers Of Niger School Freed, Catholic Diocese Confirms

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has confirmed that all those abducted from St Mary Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, were reunited with their families, even as he said the diocese discovered that only 230 were actually abducted and rescued. LEADERSHIP reported that the bishop of the diocese has maintained […]

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16 h. ago Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School

It said the abducted persons comprised 12 staff members, 14 students, and 204 pupils, The post Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School appeared first on Channels Television.

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64 h. ago Niger school awaits official handover of remaining abducted pupils

A Niger school awaits the official handover of pupils after a mass abduction, with officials clarifying discrepancies in the total number released. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-school-awaits-official-handover-of-remaining-abducted-pupils/

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4 d. ago All Schoolchildren Abducted From Niger State Catholic School Released — Minister

The Minister of Informationa and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the release as a moment of triumph and relief for Nigeria and “a fitting end to the year”. The post All Schoolchildren Abducted From Niger State Catholic School Released — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Bago to receive freed abducted Niger school children Monday

Abducted Niger school children from St Mary’s Private School in Agwara have been freed. Governor Mohammed Bago is set to receive the students on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-bago-to-receive-freed-abducted-niger-school-children-monday/

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8 d. 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 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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3 w. ago Bishop confirms 265 still missing after Niger school abduction, says no contact from kidnappers

Bulus Yohanna, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State and Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, clarified read more Bishop confirms 265 still missing after Niger school abduction, says no contact from kidnappers

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4 w. ago Niger school abduction: PDP visits Bago, seeks end to politicisation of security

…pledges support for victims families The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday commiserated with read more Niger school abduction: PDP visits Bago, seeks end to politicisation of security

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4 w. ago ‘Kidnapping Of Niger Schoolchildren, A Sad Development’, PDP Says During Visit To Bago

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has regreted the recent tragic incident of the kidnapping of schoolchildren at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Niger State, describing it as a sad development and unfortunate. This was disclosed on Thursday during a high-powered sympathy visit to Niger State by the Party’s NWC […]

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4 w. ago Abducted Niger school pupils, teachers will be reunited with parents soon — APC Chairman

“Our hearts are with you, our prayers are with you, and these children will be reunited with their parents as soon as possible...

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4 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/

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