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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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UNICEF Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State, condemning the attack as a grave violation of children’s rights and urging Nigerian authorities to intensify rescue efforts while ensuring schools remain safe spaces for learning.

95News•11/19/2025

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One of 25 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Escapes, Offers Hope to Families

Authorities in Kebbi State have confirmed that one of the 25 schoolgirls abducted during a deadly attack on the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town has escaped, providing a glimmer of hope as security forces intensify the search for the remaining captives.

95News•11/19/2025

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Security Forces Launch Rescue Operation for 25 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

Nigerian police and military operatives have begun a massive search-and-rescue mission after armed bandits stormed a girls’ secondary school in Kebbi State, killing a staff member and abducting at least 25 students in the early hours of Monday.

95News•11/17/2025