9 h. ago No Proof Yet That Kidnapped Anglican Priest Achi Is Dead — Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has stated that there was ‘no clear confirmation yet’ that the kidnapped Kaduna-based Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, has been killed, despite viral reports and a formal announcement by the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna confirming his death in captivity. Gwamnishu clarified this while reacting to the growing public concern and […]

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16 h. ago Be guided by professional ethics, nursing council tells varsity graduates

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 35 newly graduated nursing students of Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, urging them to be guided by the ethics of the profession. The acting registrar of the council, Ndagi Alhassan, stated this while administering the oath of allegiance on them. He told them that nursing profession […]

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36 h. ago Nigeria fails to learn from repeated school kidnappings – Rights group

Human Rights Watch berates Nigeria’s government for failing to learn from repeated school kidnappings, leaving students and teachers vulnerable to attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-fails-to-learn-from-repeated-school-kidnappings-rights-group/

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3 d. ago After 4 Weeks In Captivity, Family Of Kidnapped Kaduna Priest Begs Tinubu For Intervention

The family and associates of Rev. Edwin Achi, the Anglican priest abducted alongside his wife, Sarah, on October 26, 2025, have issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies to intensify efforts toward securing their release. The couple, abducted during a night attack on their residence in Nissi village, Chikun […]

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3 d. ago Abductions: Northern Women Group Faults Closing Down Of Public Schools

A coalition of women advocates, Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW), has faulted the shutdown of public schools following spate of student abductions in Northern Nigeria even it condemned the menace, describing the recent kidnappings in Kebbi and Niger States as evidence of a deepening national security collapse. The group, which brings together […]

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3 d. ago Pope Leo calls for release of kidnapped priests, students in Nigeria and Cameroon

Pope Leo XVI has called for the immediate release of priests, students and other victims abducted in Nigeria and Cameroon read more Pope Leo calls for release of kidnapped priests, students in Nigeria and Cameroon

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4 d. ago Yobe Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Over Rising Insecurity 

Yobe joins the growing number of states to have shut schools amid rising security threats, especially the mass abduction of students in the northern parts of Nigeria.  The post Yobe Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Over Rising Insecurity  appeared first on Channels Television.

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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 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 Wave of school abductions may lower students’ attendance rate, foundation warns

A UK charity warns that recent school abductions in Nigeria threaten to lower student attendance rates and undermine the nation’s education system. Read More: https://punchng.com/wave-of-school-abductions-may-lower-students-attendance-rate-foundation-warns/

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5 d. ago Attacks in Nigeria: What’s behind the latest kidnappings, church raid?

Nigeria has grabbed global headlines again following a spate of attacks by gunmen involving the kidnapping of dozens of students read more Attacks in Nigeria: What’s behind the latest kidnappings, church raid?

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6 d. ago Christians, Muslims ‘Slaughtered’ In Nigeria’, Says Pope Leo XIV

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has stated that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist activities as well as economic and land-related tensions. The Pope’s remarks came amid heightened international attention on Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The Pope made the comments in a video […]

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6 d. ago Police, Military Deployed To Rescue Another Kidnapped Students, Staff Of Niger Catholic School

POLICE TACTICAL UNITS, MILITARY COMPONENTS DEPLOYED TO PAPIRI FOR IMMEDIATE RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED STUDENTS OF ST. MARY’S PRIVATE (CATHOLIC) SECONDARY SCHOOL, PAPIRI AGWARA LGA The Niger State Police Command wishes to confirm that on 21st November, 2025 at about 2.00am, report received indicated that some armed bandits invaded St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri […] The post Police, Military Deployed To Rescue Another Kidnapped Students, Staff Of Niger Catholic School appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Terrorists Invade Catholic School In Niger, Abduct Students, Staff

An unconfirmed number of students and staff have been abducted at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. Details of the abduction remain sketchy, but sources told Daily Trust that many students were taken during a raid on the school last night. A source from one […] The post Terrorists Invade Catholic School In Niger, Abduct Students, Staff appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affects Both Christians And Muslims – Pope

Pope Leo XIV has said that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist groups, economic and land-related conflicts. His comments come as international scrutiny over Nigeria’s security situation intensifies. The Pope made the remarks in a video that went viral on Friday, recorded during an interview on Tuesday […] The post Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affects Both Christians And Muslims – Pope appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affect Both Christians And Muslims – Pope

Pope Leo XIV has said that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist groups, economic and land-related conflicts. His comments come as international scrutiny over Nigeria’s security situation intensifies. The Pope made the remarks in a video that went viral on Friday, recorded during an interview on Tuesday […] The post Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affect Both Christians And Muslims – Pope appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago VIDEO: Pope says violence in Nigeria affects Christians, Muslims

Pope Leo XIV says the violence in Nigeria affects both Christians and Muslims, linking the conflict to extremism, economic factors, and land disputes. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-pope-says-violence-in-nigeria-affects-christians-muslims/

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6 d. ago Kidnapped Catholic Priest, Fr. Paschal, Not Dead – Kaduna Archdiocese

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has dismissed  false reports circulating on social media claiming that the abducted priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, has been killed, warning the public to disregard the unverified information. In a statement issued yesterday and signed by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, the Church described the […]

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6 d. ago Schoolgirls’ Abduction: Tinubu Directs Matawalle To Relocate To Kebbi

The abduction of the students have continued to be subject of discussion within and outside Nigeria. The post Schoolgirls’ Abduction: Tinubu Directs Matawalle To Relocate To Kebbi appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic Priest Fr Paschal Not Dead — Archdiocese

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has dismissed reports circulating on social media, claiming that the abducted priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, has been killed. The Church urged the public to disregard the unverified information. In a statement on Thursday by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, the Church described the rumour […]

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