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20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack

Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.

Tinubu orders aerial cordon on forests amid kidnappings

President Tinubu deploys 24-hour aerial surveillance over Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger forests to combat kidnapping surge. Security forces coordinate air-ground operations to rescue victims and dismantle criminal networks.

Teachers Threaten Strike Over School Attacks

Nigeria Union of Teachers warns of nationwide strike following terrorist attacks on schools in Kebbi and Niger states. 25 students abducted in Kebbi, 300+ pupils in Niger. Federal government urged to act.

265 Niger Catholic School Captives Named

Niger State Catholic diocese releases names of 265 students and staff still held by bandits after school attack. 50 students escaped. Full details and list.

Falz Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

Nigerian rapper Falz calls for citizens to demand security accountability from lawmakers beyond social media activism. He questions government handling of recent kidnappings in Kwara and Niger states.

Tompolo gets honorary doctorate from ECU

Edwin Clark University confers an honorary doctorate on Tompolo for his transformative contributions to education and regional security. The university also unveils a N10 billion endowment fund.

Police Doubt 50 Students' Escape in Niger

Niger State Police cannot verify CAN's report that 50 abducted Catholic school students escaped. Commissioner confirms only night-of-attack escapes verified. Read latest updates.

NBA condemns abduction of 315 students in Niger

Nigerian Bar Association condemns mass abduction of 315 students and teachers in Niger State, aligns with UN calls for urgent action to protect schools and implement Safe Schools Declaration.

5 Decomposed Bodies Found Near FCT Border

Shocking discovery of five decomposed bodies with gunshot wounds near FCT border. Police investigation underway as community demands answers. Read latest updates.

50 Niger Schoolchildren Escape Kidnappers

Fifty abducted children from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captors. Over 250 students and staff remain missing following Friday's mass kidnapping. CAN confirms details.

Tinubu on Kwara Rescue, Niger Students Escape

President Tinubu praises security forces after 38 Kwara worshippers rescued, 51 Niger students escape captivity. Read latest updates on Nigeria's security situation.

50 Abducted Niger Pupils Escape, Names Released

Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary Private School in Niger State have escaped captivity. Bishop Bulus Yohanna confirms 253 children and 12 staff remain held. Read the full list of names.

50 Niger Schoolchildren Escape from Kidnappers

Fifty of the 315 students abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped. Security forces continue search for remaining children. Read the latest updates.

Okonjo-Iweala Saddened by School Attacks in Nigeria

WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expresses deep sorrow over the killings and kidnappings of students and teachers in northern Nigeria. Read more on the security crisis and its impact on education.

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