227 students, teachers abducted from Niger Catholic school – CAN
The Niger state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reported that “227 persons, including teachers and…
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Niger State Govt condemns abduction of pupils from Catholic school
The Niger State Government has condemned the abduction of students from St. Mary’s School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local…
Police confirms attack on Catholic school in Niger, launches rescue…
The Niger State Police Command wishes to confirm that on 21st November, 2025 at about 2.00am, report received indicated that some…
Fresh attack as gunmen raid Catholic school in Niger, kidnap students,…
An unconfirmed number of students and staff have been abducted at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community,…
Tanker explosion: Niger gov donates N1m each to families of victims
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has pledged ₦1 million to each family of those who lost their lives and ₦500,000 to every…
Niger buries tanker explosion victims, offers survivors free treatment
The Niger State Government has held a mass burial for victims of the petrol tanker explosion that took place in Essa village,…
CAN accuses presidency of misrepresentation, insists killings in north…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of distorting facts and misrepresenting its stance on the…
NSCDC debunks death of illegal miners in Niger
The Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed reports alleging that lives were…
Police nab two for gun crimes in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men in separate cases involving illegal possession of firearms and attempted…
Soldier kills wife, self in Niger state
A soldier serving with the 221 Battalion at Wawa Cantonment in Niger State has allegedly taken his own life after reportedly…