Nigerian Men Challenged to Combat Gender-Based Violence
FAME Foundation calls for male allies in combating gender-based violence during 2025 16 Days of Activism. Learn about new initiatives and partnerships addressing GBV across Nigeria.
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Men Called to Stand Against Gender-Based Violence
FAME Foundation intensifies its campaign against GBV during 2025 16 Days of Activism, urging male allies to speak out and support survivors while launching new initiatives.
IGP Calls for United Action Against Insecurity in Nigeria
IGP Kayode Egbetokun urges collective response to insecurity during Niger State visit. 50 missing St. Mary's schoolchildren recovered as police deploy tactical assets. Join the fight for safer Nigeria.
Foundation Takes GBV Fight to Vulnerable Abuja Community
The Daurama Foundation launches its 2025 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence in Durumi, Abuja, a hotspot for domestic abuse, using a powerful documentary to drive change.
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.
36% of Married Nigerian Women Face Domestic Violence
Alarming data reveals 36% of married women in Nigeria survive intimate partner violence. Stakeholders demand passage of the Reserved Seats Bill to empower women in policymaking and combat GBV.
IGP in Kebbi as search for abducted Maga schoolgirls continues
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun visits Kebbi State amid intensified search for 25 abducted Maga schoolgirls. Fresh attacks in Niger State see 315 pupils kidnapped as security forces deploy.
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.
Pope Demands Release of Kidnapped Priests, Students
Pope Leo XVI calls for immediate release of kidnapped priests and students in Nigeria and Cameroon. Over 300 abducted in Niger State attack. Join the prayer for their safety.
KACRAN condemns school kidnappings in Kebbi, Niger
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association strongly condemns kidnapping of students in Kebbi and Niger States, appeals for immediate release and praises Tinubu's response to crisis.
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.
NAPTIP tightens noose on GBV offenders with 40 convictions
NAPTIP vows to intensify enforcement against gender-based violence offenders during 16 Days Activism. Agency secured 40 convictions, including life sentences for rapists. Join the fight to end digital violence against women.
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.
Falz Questions Government Over Kidnap Victims Release
Nigerian rapper Falz challenges government after 38 church members in Kwara and 50 victims in Niger State regained freedom without arrests. He demands accountability and nationwide protest.
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.
US Condemns Mass School Abductions in Northern Nigeria
The United States condemns the mass abductions of over 300 students in Niger and 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi, urging the Tinubu government to swiftly capture the terrorists and protect Christians.
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.
50 Abducted Niger Students Escape, Names Released
Fifty students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captivity after mass abduction. Authorities release names as search continues for remaining victims.
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 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.
Pope Urges Release of 315 in Nigeria Mass Kidnapping
Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate release of over 300 hostages taken from Nigerian Catholic schools. Learn about the escalating kidnapping crisis and international response.
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.
50 Abducted Niger Pupils Escape from Captors
Fifty students abducted from St. Mary's School in Niger State have escaped. Get the latest updates on the ongoing security situation and rescue efforts.
Mass School Abduction in Nigeria: 300+ Students Taken
Gunmen kidnapped 315 students and teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, marking Nigeria's second mass school abduction within one week. Read about the nation's troubling history of kidnappings.
Niger lawmakers condemn St. Mary's School abduction
Niger State lawmakers condemn the abduction of St. Mary's Catholic School pupils in Agwara. They demand decisive security action and pledge support for rescue efforts. #NigeriaSecurity
Niger State Closes All Schools After Mass Kidnapping
Niger State government orders immediate closure of all schools following abduction of over 300 students in Papiri. Governor Bago announces security measures while rescue operations continue.
315 Abducted in Niger School Attack: Catholic Diocese
Catholic Diocese confirms 315 students and teachers kidnapped in Niger state. Government denies school closure order as security agencies launch rescue operations.
Reps Aviation Chair Slams Niger School Abduction
Rep. Abdullahi Garba condemns the tragic abduction at St. Mary's School in Niger, urging security agencies to ensure the pupils' safe return and calling for a national strategy on school safety.
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