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24 Kebbi schoolgirls freed after week-long captivity

24 students from Government Girls Comprehensive School in Maga, Kebbi State have been released after 7 days in captivity. Read about the security response and ongoing school safety concerns in Northern Nigeria.

Two Ogun factories sealed for safety violations

Federal Government seals True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogun State over severe occupational safety breaches. Minister warns employers endangering workers' lives.

Zamfara Enhances Security to Keep Schools Open

Zamfara State government has unveiled new security measures to protect schools from bandit attacks, ensuring classes continue. Learn how they plan to safeguard education.

DJ Chicken Faces Prosecution for Road Accidents

Ogun State government accelerates prosecution of entertainer DJ Chicken following multiple road incidents. Two crashes in November raise public safety concerns. Read full details.

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.

Bauchi Closes Schools Amid Security Crisis

Bauchi state government orders immediate closure of all public and private schools due to escalating security threats across northern Nigeria. Stay informed.

Bauchi State Shuts Schools Over Security Concerns

Bauchi State government orders immediate closure of all educational institutions following security consultations. Parents urged to remain calm as authorities work to ensure student safety.

SAFE AI Launch Sets New User Safety Standards

Dr. Gbemisola Adetayo's SAFE AI initiative launches groundbreaking user safety framework and manual to address cognitive over-reliance and emotional attachment to AI tools.

Wesley University Reduces Tuition Fees

Wesley University in Ondo slashes tuition fees for the 2025/2026 session to ease the financial burden on students and parents, ensuring access to quality education.

Bauchi Closes Schools Over Insecurity Concerns

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.

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.

7 States Shut Schools Over Insecurity Threats

Multiple Nigerian states have closed schools due to escalating insecurity and targeted attacks. Learn which states are affected and why officials took this drastic action.

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.

Gunmen Abduct Students from Niger Catholic School

Unknown gunmen invaded a Catholic secondary school in Niger State's Papiri community, abducting students. Legislative aide confirms police notified. Latest in Nigeria's school security crisis.

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