27 h. ago BUA Cement awards N200,000 scholarship to 200 students in three Northern states

BUA Cement has awarded ₦200,000 scholarships to 200 students drawn from Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, in a

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7 d. 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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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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2 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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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 Kebbi School Attack: DHQ Probes Alleged Troops Withdrawal From Facility

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has directed the probe of circumstances surrounding the alleged withdrawal of troops from a girls school in Kebbi State where students were abducted on Monday. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, stated this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the Military High Command was deeply concerned […]

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2 w. ago Fear of student abduction: Plateau, Niger, Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi shut schools, hostels, varsity

•CAN confirms abduction of 303 students, 12 teachers in Niger •Parents besiege boarding schools to evacuate their children • We are close to abducted Kebbi students’ location ―Matawalle AS the fear of the abduction of school children by terrorist grips parts of Northern Nigeria, state governments in the region have begun to close primary and […]

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2 w. ago Police deploy tactical team to Ogun community after viral video

Ogun State Police deploy a tactical team to Ajebo community to ensure security after a viral video alleged a planned attack by herdsmen. Calm restored. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deploy-tactical-team-to-ogun-community-after-viral-video/

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2 w. ago Police Deploy Tactical Team To Ogun Community Over Viral Attack Video

The video claims some persons were planning to attack the Ajebo community of the state and have already camped in the area. The post Police Deploy Tactical Team To Ogun Community Over Viral Attack Video appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Katsina Orders Closure Of All Public Schools Over Security Concerns

Katsina, located in the North-West zone, borders Kebbi State, where gunmen abducted 26 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, earlier this week. The post Katsina Orders Closure Of All Public Schools Over Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kwara gov meets security chiefs as Army, police deploy tactical teams

Kwara’s governor convenes a meeting to enhance Kwara State security, deploying new tactical teams to combat kidnapping gangs after a recent community attac Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-gov-meets-security-chiefs-as-army-police-deploy-tactical-teams/

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2 w. ago FG Condemns Deadly Attack on Kebbi Girls’ School, Vows Swift Action

Federal Ministry of Education is collaborating with security agencies and the Kebbi State Government to ensure the safe return of the abducted students and bring those responsible to justice. The post FG Condemns Deadly Attack on Kebbi Girls’ School, Vows Swift Action appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kebbi Attack: Confront This Evil Before It Consumes Us, NLC Tells FG

President of the Association, Joe Ajaero raised the alarm following a terrorist attack in Kebbi State, where 25 female students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School were kidnapped. The post Kebbi Attack: Confront This Evil Before It Consumes Us, NLC Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Kebbi Abduction: We Know Where The Girls Are, Rescue Imminent — Senator Maidoki

The incident has continued to draw attention globally with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) among the list of high-profile organisations calling for the safe return of the students.  The post Kebbi Abduction: We Know Where The Girls Are, Rescue Imminent — Senator Maidoki appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Kebbi Abduction: We Have Fair Idea Where Schoolgirls Are — Senator Maidoki

The incident has continued to draw attention globally with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) among the list of high-profile organisations calling for the safe return of the students.  The post Kebbi Abduction: We Have Fair Idea Where Schoolgirls Are — Senator Maidoki appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Kebbi Abduction: Tinubu Assures Families Of Schoolgirls’ Return, Names Of Students Released

His message came days after gunmen attacked the school, killing its vice principal while abducting several students. The post Kebbi Abduction: Tinubu Assures Families Of Schoolgirls’ Return, Names Of Students Released appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Kebbi Governor says Manga not a Christian enclave as FG releases names of abducted schoolgirls

The Federal Government on Wednesday officially released the names of students abducted by terrorists in Manga, a community in Kebbi read more Kebbi Governor says Manga not a Christian enclave as FG releases names of abducted schoolgirls

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3 w. ago Tinubu postpones S’Africa, Angola trips over Kebbi, Kwara attacks

President Tinubu postpones his G20 trip following recent Kebbi and Kwara attacks, ordering security forces to rescue abducted students and find the culprit Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-postpones-safrica-angola-trips-over-kebbi-kwara-attacks/

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3 w. ago ‘Nigeria Has Failed To Protect Its Schoolchildren,’ US Senator Jim Risch Decries

  United States Senator Jim Risch has criticised the Nigerian government for failing to protect schoolchildren from jihadist and criminal abductions. Risch’s remarks followed recent attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria. On Monday, gunmen stormed Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, abducting 25 female students. The school’s vice principal, Hassan Makuku, was killed, while […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Sends Shettima To Kebbi, Vows To Rescue Kidnapped Students

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State today to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government would ensure their quick release. He also sent his condolences to the military over the death of gallant soldiers and Brigadier General Musa […] The post Tinubu Sends Shettima To Kebbi, Vows To Rescue Kidnapped Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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