Minister hails release of Niger school pupils
Minister commends President Tinubu's leadership in securing freedom for all 280 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary's School in Niger State after a month-long ordeal. Read the full story.
Minister commends President Tinubu's leadership in securing freedom for all 280 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary's School in Niger State after a month-long ordeal. Read the full story.
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu directs Commissioners of Police in Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi to deploy personnel for a peaceful Christmas. Public urged to report suspicious activities.
Police in Ogun, Delta, and Imo states launch major security operations for Christmas and New Year. Joint patrols, traffic control, and bans on fireworks aim for a safe celebration. Read details.
Dr Ayo Ogunsan, LSSTF boss, deploys a monitoring team to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of security resources. Read how this move aims to boost public trust.
The NSCDC deploys over 55,000 personnel nationwide to protect citizens and critical assets during Christmas and New Year. Public urged to provide credible intelligence.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commends President Bola Tinubu for the safe release of all 230 abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. Read how this marks a victory against insecurity.
The final group of pupils and teachers abducted from St. Mary's school in Niger State have been released. Read the full story of their rescue and reunion with families.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.
The final group of 130 kidnapped pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have been freed. Authorities credit sustained security pressure for the successful release. Read the full details.
Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago appeals for prayers for the safe return of the remaining abducted pupils of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. He made the call at a dinner with journalists.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the full details of the rescue operation and the ongoing efforts to free the remaining captives.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the latest details on the rescue and the ongoing crisis.
Federal Government secures release of 100 pupils from Niger school attack. 153 pupils and 12 teachers still held. Details of release remain unclear. Read the latest.
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
Governor Peter Mbah launches hi-tech drones, bulletproof gear, and patrol vehicles to make Enugu the safest state in Nigeria. See the full security upgrade details.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets CAN leaders, confirms abducted students are in stable condition. President Tinubu halts travel over Papiri school kidnapping. Full details.
Over 300 children remain captive after Niger state school abduction, fueling debates on Christian persecution and banditry. Communities pray for safe return as political rhetoric inflames tensions.
Hundreds demonstrated at Nigerian embassy in Madrid over mass abductions of schoolchildren. Parents protest government inaction as over 250 students remain captive. International pressure mounts.
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
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.
Niger State Governor Umar Bago reveals new details about St Mary school attack, clarifying students are missing not abducted as rescue operations continue.
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
A Niger State parent suffered fatal heart attack following abduction of three children from St. Mary's School. Rev. John Hayab reveals ongoing trauma among affected families.