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#Niger State

Bandits Abduct 10 Farmers in Niger State, Police Confirm

At least ten farmers were abducted by armed bandits in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State while working on their rice fields, police confirmed on Wednesday, in the latest attack underscoring the worsening insecurity in Nigeria’s rural communities.

95News•11/27/2025

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Senate Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies After Successful Hostage Rescues Amid Rising Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate has praised President Bola Tinubu and the country’s security agencies for the swift rescue of dozens of kidnap victims in Kwara and Niger States, while warning that escalating attacks on schools and places of worship demand urgent federal intervention.

95News•11/26/2025

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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.

95News•11/25/2025

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Tinubu Orders Full Security Cordon on Kwara Forests Amid Rising Abductions

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon around forests in Kwara State, following a surge in kidnappings and terrorist activity. His aide, Sunday Dare, confirmed that the directive includes 24-hour aerial surveillance by the Nigerian Air Force, coordinated with ground troops, and extends to Kebbi and Niger States

95News•11/25/2025

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US Condemns Niger, Kebbi School Abductions, Demands Justice

The United States Government has strongly condemned the recent abductions of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi States, urging Nigerian authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and intensify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.

95News•11/24/2025

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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 Ayeni•11/23/2025

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Terrorists Seize 215 Pupils in Niger, Government Orders School Closures

Nigeria’s education sector was thrown into turmoil on Friday after terrorists abducted 215 pupils from a Catholic school in Niger State, prompting the Federal Government and state authorities to order the immediate closure of schools across vulnerable regions.

95News•11/22/2025

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Atiku Urges State of Emergency After Terrorists Raid Niger Catholic School

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of students and staff at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State, calling on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity.

95News•11/21/2025

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Students, Staff Feared Missing After Terrorists Raid Niger Catholic School

Terrorists raided St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff during a midnight attack. Authorities and the Catholic Diocese have confirmed the incident, but the exact number of victims is still being determined

95News•11/21/2025

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FG Declares Deep Sorrow as Tanker Blast in Niger State Claims 39 Lives, Injures Over 60

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 39 people died and more than 60 others were severely injured when a fuel tanker exploded in Essa community, Katcha LGA, Niger State.

95News•10/22/2025

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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.

95News•10/22/2025