13 h. 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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13 h. ago Catholic Bishop Confirms Release Of Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren, Teachers

The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and proprietor of the school, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, said Governor Umaru Bago personally called him to convey the good news of their release. The post Catholic Bishop Confirms Release Of Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren, Teachers appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago UPDATED: 130 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren Released — Presidency

A presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, who announced this on Sunday, said none of the schoolchildren were left in captivity. The post UPDATED: 130 Abducted Niger State Schoolchildren Released — Presidency appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago ‘Security Agencies Must Prevent Future Kidnappings,’ Tinubu Welcomes 100 Niger State Schoolchildren’s Release

President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian children should no longer be “sitting ducks for heartless terrorists intent on disrupting their education and subjecting them and their parents to unspeakable trauma”. The post ‘Security Agencies Must Prevent Future Kidnappings,’ Tinubu Welcomes 100 Niger State Schoolchildren’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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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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2 w. 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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