Pope Urges Release of 315 in Nigeria Mass Kidnapping
Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate release of over 300 hostages taken from Nigerian Catholic schools. Learn about the escalating kidnapping crisis and international response.
Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate release of over 300 hostages taken from Nigerian Catholic schools. Learn about the escalating kidnapping crisis and international response.
Abdullahi Fodio University in Kebbi State shuts down immediately following abduction of 24 students at Maga school. President Tinubu sends VP Shettima to assess situation.
Kebbi State Police warn against planned protests for abducted Maga schoolgirls, citing fragile security and ongoing rescue efforts. Urge public cooperation.
Kebbi State House of Assembly suspends Fakai Local Council Chairman Muhammad Fawa for six months over corruption, theft of transformers, and illegal farmland allocations. Read full details.
Vin Diesel has been cleared of s£xual battery claims by a former assistant. The Los Angeles court dismissed the case due to a jurisdictional technicality. Read the full details here.
Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo demands government action following Kwara church attack and Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. She compares situation to Chibok tragedy. Join the call for change.
Security analyst reveals 4 key strategies to rescue 25 abducted Kebbi schoolgirls. Government urged to act swiftly using available intelligence tools and negotiation channels.
Northern CAN condemns recent attacks in Kwara, Borno, and Kebbi states, calling for intensified security operations and justice for victims of violence against worshippers and military personnel.
Nigerian music star Davido speaks out on church attack in Kwara and abduction in Kebbi. He prays for victims, curses violence sponsors as fans criticize silent celebrities.
President Tinubu cancels South Africa, Angola trips amid security concerns. Senator Kalu praises decision as demonstration of fatherly care for kidnapped children.
Kebbi LG chairman dismisses US lawmaker's claim that schoolgirls' abduction occurred in a Christian enclave, releases names of 25 Muslim students. Join the call for accurate reporting.
Music executive Don Jazzy calls on President Tinubu to demand accountability from security chiefs following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. No terrorist should be spared, he insists.
President Tinubu is deeply troubled by the Kebbi schoolgirl abduction, VP Shettima assures. The government vows to deploy all state instruments for rescue and justice.
Kebbi LG chairman dismisses US lawmaker's religious claims, confirms all 27 abducted Maga schoolgirls are Muslim. Full list of names released amid ongoing rescue operation.
President Tinubu postpones South Africa, Angola trips to address Kebbi schoolgirls kidnapping and Kwara church attack. Security reinforcements deployed to affected areas.
Kebbi State government publishes names of 25 abducted Muslim schoolgirls from Maga, countering a US lawmaker's claim of a Christian enclave. Officials urge calm and focus on rescue efforts.
Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami declares intention to contest Kebbi governorship election in 2027 under ADC, citing insecurity and economic hardship.
President Tinubu postpones his G20 and AU-EU summit trips to address the kidnapping of Kebbi schoolgirls and the Eruku church attack. He has ordered a major security deployment in Kwara State.
President Tinubu expresses depression over abduction of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls and killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba. Security agencies directed to rescue victims immediately.
Peter Obi speaks on Kwara church attack, Kebbi schoolgirls abduction, and PDP crisis. Former governor alleges government orchestrated political party instability. Read full analysis.
Nigerian military forces eliminate multiple terrorists and bandits during clearance operation in Kebbi State. No soldier fatalities reported in the engagement.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges Nigerians to maintain perspective on security challenges, citing global examples while addressing recent attacks in Borno and Kebbi.
The Nigerian Bar Association demands immediate security reforms following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and killing of a General in Borno. Read their urgent call to action.
President Bola Tinubu postpones G20 and AU-EU summits in South Africa and Angola following the abduction of 25 girls in Kebbi and church attack in Kwara. Security reports awaited.
Terrorists invaded Kebbi school, abducting 25 girls. Student narrates escape ordeal as President Tinubu deploys VP Shettima, vows rescue mission.
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim reveals Federal Government has lost operational control of Northern Nigeria security as terrorists expand attacks to Kwara and Kebbi states.
UNICEF condemns terrorist attack on Kebbi school where 25 students were kidnapped, demands urgent protection for schools and implementation of Safe Schools Declaration.
President Tinubu postpones his G20 and AU-EU summit trips to address the kidnapping of 24 Kebbi schoolgirls and the Eruku church attack. He deploys additional security forces to Kwara State. Read the latest updates.
President Tinubu expresses depression over the abduction of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls and killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba. He directs security agencies to act swiftly. #NigeriaSecurity
Senate President Godswill Akpabio faces backlash for comments on Kebbi schoolgirls abduction, suggesting crime is global. Read the full story and reactions.