Ribadu: Abducted Niger Pupils Safe, Return Soon
NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets CAN leaders, confirms abducted students are in stable condition. President Tinubu halts travel over Papiri school kidnapping. Full details.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets CAN leaders, confirms abducted students are in stable condition. President Tinubu halts travel over Papiri school kidnapping. Full details.
Northern governors and traditional rulers issue urgent warning on insecurity after Kaduna meeting. They call for state policing and unity to combat banditry and kidnappings.
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.
Federal High Court in Kaduna strikes out lawsuit challenging Reverend Joseph John Hayab's leadership of Northern CAN. The court ruled the association lacks legal capacity to sue.
Muslim Rights Concern warns Christian Association of Nigeria's genocide framing and foreign intervention calls threaten Nigeria's unity. Read full analysis.
A father tragically died from a heart attack after bandits abducted his three children from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. CAN reveals 303 students and teachers were taken in Monday's attack.
Former Senator Shehu Sani accuses northern elite of exploiting security crises for 2027 elections. He reveals root causes: Almajiri, poverty, illiteracy. Read full analysis.
UN warns rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria could push 35 million into severe hunger during 2026 lean season. WFP emergency resources deplete by December without urgent funding.
Former Senator Shehu Sani accuses Northern elites of exploiting security challenges for 2027 elections, urges confrontation of root causes like poverty and illiteracy.
Ex-Senator Shehu Sani accuses Northern elites of exploiting insecurity for 2027 polls. He urges leaders to tackle root causes like poverty and illiteracy instead of playing politics with bloodshed.
Ex-Senator Shehu Sani urges Northern leaders to confront the region's 15-year insecurity crisis with honesty, tackling root causes like poverty and illiteracy for homegrown solutions.
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.
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga defends Tinubu's security approach, reveals bandit locations known but attacks risky due to civilian safety. Condemns Peter Obi's US invasion comments.
UN reports jihadist violence pushes 35 million Nigerians toward severe food insecurity. Thousands face famine-like conditions as attacks intensify amid funding cuts.
Zamfara State government has unveiled new security measures to protect schools from bandit attacks, ensuring classes continue. Learn how they plan to safeguard education.
Former Kano governorship candidate Salihu Tanko-Yakassai condemns Southern Nigerians for selective condemnation of jungle justice, highlighting violent incidents across regions.
Amnesty International warns mass kidnappings of students will cause severe education setbacks in Northern Nigeria. Thousands may drop out due to trauma and fear.
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.
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 State Government refuses to shut schools despite northern Nigeria's student abduction crisis. Commissioner reveals security measures to protect students while maintaining education.
Bauchi state government orders immediate closure of all public and private schools due to escalating security threats across northern Nigeria. Stay informed.
Northern coalition VIEW condemns school closures as response to kidnappings, demands strategic protection for students and warns of education crisis. #Education #Security
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 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.
Nigerian pastor Reverend Dr Olaleye Oluwafemi advises prospective corps members to reject NYSC postings to northern Nigeria, citing security concerns and lack of government empathy.
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.
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.
President Bola Tinubu commits to ending terrorism and banditry in northern Nigeria during ACF anniversary. Read his comprehensive security and economic revival plan.
Ten northern states close schools as insecurity worsens. Governors implement emergency measures following attacks. Read about the security crisis affecting education.
President Tinubu reveals Northern Nigeria's security crisis remains his deepest worry, threatening national progress. Read his urgent address at ACF's 25th anniversary.