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Mass Kidnapping in Niger State: Families Beg for Release of 300 Pupils
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Mass Kidnapping in Niger State: Families Beg for Release of 300 Pupils

Parents in Niger State are in anguish after armed men abducted more than 300 children from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area, in one of the largest school kidnappings Nigeria has witnessed in recent years. The attack, which also saw several teachers taken, has sparked desperate pleas from families for the safe return of their children and renewed calls for urgent government action to stem the rising tide of insecurity across the region.

95News11/25/2025
Relief in Niger as 50 Kidnapped Schoolchildren Regain Freedom— Catholic Bishop
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Relief in Niger as 50 Kidnapped Schoolchildren Regain Freedom— Catholic Bishop

A wave of relief swept through Niger State as 50 abducted schoolchildren have regained their freedom and reunited with their families, confirmed by a Catholic bishop. The pupils reportedly escaped from captivity during a lapse in security and were later found by local vigilantes. Medical and trauma support is now being provided as authorities continue to search for any remaining missing children.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni11/23/2025
Tragedy in Niger: NEMA Confirms 39 Dead, 60 Injured in Tanker Explosion on Agaie–Bida Road
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Tragedy in Niger: NEMA Confirms 39 Dead, 60 Injured in Tanker Explosion on Agaie–Bida Road

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that at least 39 people were killed and more than 60 others sustained injuries when a petrol tanker overturned and exploded in the Essa community, along the Agaie–Bida road in Niger State. The tragedy unfolded in the early afternoon when a lorry carrying fuel tipped over and locals reportedly rushed to scoop the spilt contents—triggering the devastating blast.

95News10/22/2025