22 h. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren, Teachers Will Soon Reunite With Families — Yilwatda

Over 300 students and teachers were abducted when terrorists invaded the school in the Agwarra local government area of Niger State. The post Abducted Niger Schoolchildren, Teachers Will Soon Reunite With Families — Yilwatda appeared first on Channels Television.

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49 h. 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.

Events

3 d. ago FULL LIST: Catholic Diocese Unveils Names Of Pupils, Students, Teachers In Captivity

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Niger State has released the names of 265 pupils, students and teachers of St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Agwara local government area of the State, who were still in captivity. LEADERSHIP recalls that bandits had attacked the school on November 21, abducting 315 persons, including 303 students and 12 teachers. […]

Politics

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 Mass Abductions: Education Faces More Setbacks In Northern Nigeria – Amnesty Int’l

Sanusi expressed concern that many parents will now be hesitant to send their children to school due to the growing wave of school kidnappings. The post Mass Abductions: Education Faces More Setbacks In Northern Nigeria – Amnesty Int’l appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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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 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 […]

Politics

4 d. ago FULL LIST: Names of 50 Niger Catholic school pupils who escaped from abductors

Tribune Online had earlier reported that the number of abducted students and teachers rose to 315, including 12 teachers, up from the initial figure of 227.

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4 d. ago 50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN

Over 300 students were abducted when terrorists invaded the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools. The post 50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago BREAKING: 50 pupils escape as Niger CAN confirms 253 still held after Papiri school abduction

The confirmation came days after suspected terrorists stormed the school and abducted a total of 303 pupils, students, and 12 staff members.

Politics

4 d. ago Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers

Sources said the gunmen arrived in large numbers, riding on over 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van. The post Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers And Others

Sources said the gunmen arrived in large numbers, riding on over 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van. The post Niger Attack: Pope Urges ‘Immediate Release’ Of 315 Abducted Students, Teachers And Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Pope Demands Immediate Release Of 315 Abducted In Niger School, Others

The gunmen, who stormed the Niger State school reportedly arrived in force, traveling on more than 60 motorcycles and accompanied by a van. The post Pope Demands Immediate Release Of 315 Abducted In Niger School, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. 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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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.

Politics

5 d. ago Niger govt shuts down private, public schools over insecurity

Following abduction of 315 students and 12 teachers by terrorists from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri in Agwarra local government area of

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5 d. ago Niger school attack: Number of abducted students, teachers climbs to 315, says CAN

The number of students and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government read more Niger school attack: Number of abducted students, teachers climbs to 315, says CAN

Politics

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 Gov Bago Orders School Closure, Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Niger Students

He reiterated that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the affected community receives full government attention and support. The post Gov Bago Orders School Closure, Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Niger Students appeared first on Channels Television.

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