29 h. ago Rescue Of Niger Students, A Profound National Relief — Info Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of Niger State, as a moment of profound relief for the nation and families of the children. The Minister stated this on Wednesday when […]

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56 h. ago Aviation: Senate condemns ‘abysmal rise’ in airfares, summons minister, FAAN, AON, others

Senators rose in unison on Tuesday against what they called an “abysmal rise” in air ticket prices in the country, as airlines charge as much as N700,000 for a one-way ticket.

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67 h. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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7 d. ago [VIDEO] Declare War On Terrorists, Kill Those Trying To Kill Us, Analyst Tells Tinubu

His comment comes amid rising insecurity in several parts of the country especially the mass abduction of students, banditry and other crimes. The post [VIDEO] Declare War On Terrorists, Kill Those Trying To Kill Us, Analyst Tells Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Police rescue abducted Rivers students as CSOs urge stronger security measures in schools

The Rivers State Police Command has said that five students of the Rivers State University (RSU), Emohua Campus, abducted in read more Police rescue abducted Rivers students as CSOs urge stronger security measures in schools

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7 d. ago JUST IN: Five abducted Rivers varsity students regain freedom 

Five students from Rivers State University, abducted from their campus, have been rescued unhurt by police tactical teams. Efforts are on to nab the kidnap Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-five-abducted-rivers-varsity-students-regain-freedom/

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8 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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8 d. ago Outrage as gunmen abduct 4 students in Rivers, Police wade in

The abduction of four students of the Rivers State University (RSU) in the early hours of Tuesday December 2, 2025 read more Outrage as gunmen abduct 4 students in Rivers, Police wade in

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Gunmen invade community, abduct five Rivers varsity students

Gunmen, believed to be cultists, have abducted five students of the Rivers State University from their off-campus residence in Emuoha Local Government Area Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-invade-community-abduct-five-rivers-varsity-students/

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1 week ago Insurgency: FG getting support from US, UK, France, says Ribadu

Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, confirms support from the US, UK, and France to tackle the Nigerian insurgency and rescue 265 abducted students and teachers. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurgency-fg-getting-support-from-us-uk-france-says-ribadu/

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1 week ago From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

On November 17, 2025, armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, killed the vice read more From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

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1 week ago Kogi West Senator Condemns Ejiba Church Abduction, Demands Unconditional Release Of Victims

The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday  Karimi, has called on the Federal Government and all sub-national authorities to work towards the unconditional release of worshippers abducted during a Sunday attack on a C&S Church branch in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement issued to newsmen in […]

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1 week ago Parents Of Abducted Niger Pupils Accuse Government Of Neglect

Parents of the abducted students and pupils of St. Mary Catholic Schools in Niger State staged a protest on Saturday, accusing the government of neglecting their plight as their children and teachers spent eight days in captivity. Over 200 distressed parents converged on the school premises to register their names and those of their missing […]

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1 week ago Niger: ‘Our children are still missing’ — Parents cry out over St Mary students’ abduction

Dimas Joseph Mauhuta, whose son Julius Dimas (JSS 2) was abducted, criticised the government for denying the scale of the incident.

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1 week ago Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominees List ‘Scandalous, Reflective Of Presidential Values’, Says PDP

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recently released list of ambassadorial nominees submitted to the Senate for confirmation by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as “scandalous, reprehensible and reflective of the President’s values.” In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Saturday, the PDP alleged that […]

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1 week ago DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi

The Defence Headquarters Abuja has opened a full-scale investigation into the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where 26 schoolgirls were abducted last week. A top source revealed that all soldiers previously stationed at the school had been […] The post DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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