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Catholic school abduction: we must save our brothers, sisters in Christ — Riley Moore

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  At least 215 children and 12 teachers were kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Nigeria, in a shocking incident that has drawn international attention.   Reacting to the tragedy, U.S. Congressman Riley Moore described the situation as “beyond horrific,” stressing that vague statements from the Nigerian government are no longer enough. He called […]

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Bandits

Boko Haram kills eight, three kidnapped in fresh Borno attack

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Eight people were killed and three others were kidnapped when suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Warabe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on Thursday morning. According to HumAngle, “All the members killed are part of the CJTF, except for one,” a local

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Chaos without borders: From Borno to Kwara, Nigeria hit by wave of killings, mass abductions

Chaos without borders: From Borno to Kwara, Nigeria hit by wave of killings, mass abductions

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In one devastating week, Nigeria was thrust into turmoil as violent attacks swept across multiple states, leaving behind a trail of grief, fear, and unanswered questions. From Borno to Kwara, Zamfara to Niger, communities were struck with a level of brutality that showed, yet again, how deeply insecurity continues to cut into the nation’s heart.

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After Kebbi, Niger abductions, Katsina govt shuts public schools

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The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools following fresh security concerns and rising violence in some communities.   The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, confirmed the development on Friday while briefing journalists in Katsina. He said the decision was taken to protect students and teachers

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A father reportedly died of a heart attack after his three children were kidnapped in the recent Niger school abduction, as families struggle with fear and uncertainty.

BREAKING: 215 pupils, 12 teachers abducted in Niger Catholic school attack

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that 215 pupils and 12 teachers were abducted during Friday’s attack on a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area.   The confirmation was given by the Niger CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who said the incident marks one of the

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Reno Omokri

These sudden attacks too coordinated to be coincidental — Reno Omokri

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Reno Omokri has said the recent surge in terror attacks across Nigeria is not a random development but a coordinated effort, arguing that the pattern of incidents shows clear signs of orchestration.   Omokri made the claim in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, where he linked the sudden increase in attacks

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Niger govt

‘School proceeded to reopen without approval’, Niger govt speaks on St. Mary’s kidnap incident

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The Niger State Government has blamed St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, for reopening without government approval, leading to the mass abduction of pupils. The government said the school violated a security directive issued weeks earlier following intelligence warnings.   In a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government,

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Niger: Students, staff kidnapped as terrorists invade Catholic school

Niger: Students, staff kidnapped as terrorists invade Catholic school

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Tension has gripped Niger State after terrorists launched a midnight assault on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff. Details remain sketchy, but Daily Trust reports that multiple sources confirmed that several students were taken during the late-night raid.

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Segun Awolow

JUST IN: Awolowo’s grandson Olusegun dies at 62

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Former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Olusegun Awolowo, has died at the age of 62.   His family announced his passing in a statement on Thursday.   The statement read, “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather ,  Olusegun Awolowo.   “He was

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Life imprisonment: Kanu verdict was scripted by Tinubu regime — Sowore

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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has condemned the Federal High Court’s life imprisonment verdict against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), describing it as politically orchestrated rather than a product of justice.   Sowore, speaking after the judgment on Thursday, insisted that the outcome had been

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