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Niger State

December 1, 2025

Tinubu govt says abducted Catholic schoolchildren doing fine in terrorists’ den

Bandits attacked St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, on November 21 and abducted over 300 students.

Nuhu Ribadu and St Mary's Catholic School
November 25, 2025

Jam’iyyar Matan Arewa demands swift rescue of abducted students

Ms Sadauki described the abductions as “utterly unacceptable,

Jam’iyyar Matan Arewa
November 23, 2025

Suspected herders kill five cops in Bauchi ambush

The state police spokesperson said two cops were injured in the attack.

Bauchi State
November 23, 2025

Tinubu celebrates release of abducted 38 Kwara worshippers, 50 Niger pupils

Mr Tinubu said, “I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety — and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people.”

Eruku church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Niger State’s logo
November 23, 2025

Nigeria will not become Islamic state, David Oyedepo condemns jihadists’ attack on church, schools

Mr Oyedepo expressed concerns over attacks on churches, berating those denying Christian genocide.

Bishop David Oyedepo in his church preaching
November 23, 2025

UN deputy chief condemns mass abduction of Niger schoolchildren

She urged governments and communities to protect children from violence in educational settings.

Amina Mohammed
November 22, 2025

Terrorists ‘testing grounds’ in Kogi, Kwara ahead of major attacks in South-West: Gani Adams

Mr Adams also alleged that the different terrorist groups are coordinated by foreign elements.

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland
November 22, 2025

303 pupils, 12 teachers abducted in Niger Catholic school: CAN

The association also faulted the government ‘s claim that it flouted orders to shut the school before the bandits struck.

Christian Association of Nigeria
November 22, 2025

227 pupils, teachers abducted from Niger Catholic school: CAN

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, and Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, have ordered closure of schools in the two states to prevent further abductions.

Christian Association of Nigeria
November 22, 2025

UN condemns Niger school abduction,urges safe schools

CAN said a total 215 students and 12 teachers were seized by gunmen from the school, located in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger.