41 Northern Schools Closed Amid Banditry Attacks
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf condemns school closures in northern Nigeria due to banditry. Learn how insecurity threatens education development and what solutions are needed.
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OPay Addresses Viral Shutdown Rumors in Nigeria
OPay dismisses social media rumors about shutting down operations in Nigeria. The fintech company confirms customer funds remain safe and accessible under CBN regulation.
No Contact from Papiri School Kidnappers - CAN
Niger CAN chairman confirms no communication from kidnappers who abducted 315 from St Mary's Catholic School. 265 pupils and teachers remain missing after 50 escaped. Parents traumatized.
Schoolboy, 8, stabbed at primary school in Melbourne
An 8-year-old boy was stabbed at Brentwood Park Primary School in Melbourne. An 11-year-old suspect is being questioned. Police found multiple knives in his bag.
Northern Groups Accuse Foreign Actors of Fueling Attacks
The Coalition of Northern Groups accuses foreign and local actors of a coordinated plot to destabilize Northern Nigeria through violence and propaganda. Read the full statement and demands.
Niger Assembly Threatens Shutdown Over Insecurity
Niger State House of Assembly may suspend legislative activities over worsening security. Lawmakers demand rescue of kidnapped students from St. Mary's School in Papiri.
Wike Threatens Action Over False School Shutdown Order
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has suspended education officials and promised severe sanctions over an unauthorized memo ordering school closures in Abuja. Read details.
VIEW faults school closures as Nigeria slides into terror
Northern women coalition VIEW condemns school closures after mass abductions, warns Nigeria sliding into terror. Demands protection, not panic responses.
Doguwa Attacks Tinubu Govt Over Insecurity
Rep Alhassan Ado-Doguwa demands National Assembly shutdown over worsening insecurity, describing Northern situation as devastating. House leadership pushes back.
FCT Orders Secondary Schools Closure Over Security
FCT Administration directs all public senior secondary schools in Abuja to close by November 28 due to rising security concerns nationwide. Stay informed about safety measures.
Northern Governors Security Meeting on November 29
Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.
Niger School Attack: Missing Children Count Uncertain
About 50 schoolchildren escaped bandits in Niger State Catholic school attack. Authorities remain uncertain about missing pupils as bishop restricts information sharing with security officials.
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.
Atlantic Hall wins ALTECS U-17 school football tourney
Atlantic Hall defeated British International School Lagos 1-0 to clinch the 2025 ALTECS U-17 Secondary School Football Competition, a platform merging education and sports for Nigerian youth.
Zamfara Enhances Security to Keep Schools Open
Zamfara State government has unveiled new security measures to protect schools from bandit attacks, ensuring classes continue. Learn how they plan to safeguard education.
Delta School Panic Over False Herdsmen Attack
Students at Otagba-Ogbe Girls Secondary School in Delta State fled classrooms amid herdsmen attack fears. Police confirm false alarm, urge calm and warn against spreading unverified information.
School Abductions Cripple Northern Nigeria Education
Amnesty International warns mass kidnappings of students will cause severe education setbacks in Northern Nigeria. Thousands may drop out due to trauma and fear.
Full List: 265 Abducted Niger Catholic School Victims Named
Catholic Diocese releases names of 265 abducted students and teachers from St. Mary's Schools in Niger State. 50 students escaped. Government urged to act swiftly.
Zamfara Govt Rejects School Closures Over Insecurity
Zamfara State Government pledges not to shut schools despite kidnappings in the North. New security measures are in place to protect students and ensure academic continuity.
Zamfara Keeps Schools Open Amid Kidnapping Wave
Zamfara State Government refuses to shut schools despite northern Nigeria's student abduction crisis. Commissioner reveals security measures to protect students while maintaining education.
Bauchi Closes Schools Amid Security Crisis
Bauchi state government orders immediate closure of all public and private schools due to escalating security threats across northern Nigeria. Stay informed.
VIEW Urges Protection Over School Closures in North
Northern coalition VIEW condemns school closures as response to kidnappings, demands strategic protection for students and warns of education crisis. #Education #Security
Lagos-Calabar Highway Section Opens December 2025
Federal Government confirms the first 47km of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will open to motorists between December 12-17, 2025. Get the latest updates on this transformative infrastructure project.
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.
Bauchi Closes Schools Over Insecurity Concerns
Bauchi State government closes all public and private schools immediately due to rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria. Governor Bala Mohammed prioritizes student safety amid regional kidnappings.
Safe School Transport: Free Bicycles for Lagos Pupils
GRA Empowerment Foundation launches its free Cycle 2 School Plus programme for Lagos public school students, providing safe transport & skills training. Read more.
50 Abducted Niger School Pupils Escape from Captors
Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captivity and reunited with families. Security efforts continue for remaining victims.
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.
Kebbi Closes Schools Following Mass Abduction of Students
Kebbi State Government orders immediate closure of all public and private schools after gunmen attacked GGCCSS Maga, abducting 25 students. Stay informed on security measures.
7 States Shut Schools Over Insecurity Threats
Multiple Nigerian states have closed schools due to escalating insecurity and targeted attacks. Learn which states are affected and why officials took this drastic action.
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