4 d. ago UN laments spate of attacks in Niger State, calls for protection of civilians, schools

Mohamed Malick Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has called for stronger protection of civilians, civilian read more UN laments spate of attacks in Niger State, calls for protection of civilians, schools

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1 week ago Books in the shadow of guns: Insecurity, learning loss, and the credibility of educational assessment in Nigeria

On November 21, 2025, armed gunmen stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, abducting 303 students, some as young as read more Books in the shadow of guns: Insecurity, learning loss, and the credibility of educational assessment in Nigeria

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2 w. ago Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School

It said the abducted persons comprised 12 staff members, 14 students, and 204 pupils, The post Catholic Diocese Confirms Release Of 230 Abducted Pupils, Staff Of Niger School appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Gov Bago Receives 130 Rescued Students, Staff Of St. Mary’s Catholic School

Over 300 students and staff were abducted from the school in November, sparking outrage across the country. The post Gov Bago Receives 130 Rescued Students, Staff Of St. Mary’s Catholic School appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago FG hands over rescued students to Bago, promises school reopening

The Nigerian government announces the successful rescue of 130 abducted students and promises to reopen schools closed due to insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-hands-over-rescued-students-to-bago-promises-school-reopening/

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2 w. ago Niger gov receives remaining 130 abducted Catholic students, staff

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago receives the remaining 130 abducted students and staff from the St Mary’s Catholic School kidnapping. Read the details here Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-gov-receives-remaining-130-abducted-catholic-students-staff/

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2 w. ago Gov Bago Receives Remaining Rescued St. Mary’s School Students

The Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has received the remaining abducted students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School. The post Gov Bago Receives Remaining Rescued St. Mary’s School Students appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago ‘Release Of Niger School Children Looks Arranged’, Says Atiku’s Aide

Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding the abduction and release of students from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State. He described the government’s announcement as suggestive of a staged incident. Ibe noted this on Sunday after the final batch […]

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2 w. ago Niger: Police confirm release of remaining 130 Papiri students

The Niger Police Command has confirmed the release of the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary Catholic read more Niger: Police confirm release of remaining 130 Papiri students

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3 w. ago Why attacks on schools, abduction of students must end now —Stakeholders

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on the recent surge in attacks on schools and abduction of students and teachers for ransom, with stakeholders making strident call for the Federal Government and security agencies to up their games in providing permanent solution to the menace threatening education and future of young Nigerians. Experts and critical stakeholders in the […]

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3 w. ago Catholic sisters seek intervention over Niger school abduction

The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles appeal for global intervention in the Niger school abduction, where 165 students and staff remain in captivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/catholic-sisters-seek-intervention-over-niger-school-abduction/

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3 w. ago Niger abduction: Uncertainty over fate of students still in captivity

Uncertainty looms over the Niger abduction as 115 students remain captive. Despite 100 being freed, families await the safe return of the others. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-abduction-uncertainty-over-fate-of-students-still-in-captivity/

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4 w. ago Kidnapping: Safe School Project to deploy more security personnel

Learn how the National Safe School Project will deploy more security and use intelligence-driven operations to combat rising attacks on Nigerian schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-safe-school-project-to-deploy-more-security-personnel/

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4 w. ago Kebbi gov assures parents of students’ safety, security after Maga abduction

Following the Maga abduction, Kebbi’s governor assures parents of students’ safety with strengthened security measures and stakeholder consultations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-assures-parents-of-students-safety-security-after-maga-abduction/

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