Thursday, June 18, 2026

Catholic school

February 24, 2026

Tinubu govt paid N10 billion to Boko Haram to free abducted schoolchildren, teachers: Agence France-Presse

Citing two sources, AFP stated that “the total ransom at N40 million per head — around $7 million in total”, while “another put the figure lower at N2 billion overall”.

President Bola Tinubu , Boko Haram and National Security Adviser Ribadu
December 22, 2025

FG hails release of Catholic school pupils

FG says the rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger is a reaffirmation “of our nation’s resolve to protect its people”.

October 27, 2022

N8 billion property razed in Cross River: Fire Service

The federal fire service said property valued at more than N8 billion was destroyed by fire in Cross River from January to October 26.

fire