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The Digest: A tense blame game has erupted over last Friday's school abduction in Niger State, with Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga accusing the state's CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna, of "playing games" and withholding crucial information, leaving authorities in the dark about the actual...

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has released the names of 265 students and teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, who remain in captivity after the November 21 mass abduction. While 50 students have miraculously escaped, the majority, including nursery pupils as young as three, are still...

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has published the identities of 50 students who bravely escaped captivity after the mass abduction at St. Mary's School in Niger State. The diocese confirmed all escapees have safely reunited with their families, providing a measure of relief amid the ongoing...

The Digest: Fifty abducted pupils from St. Mary's School in Niger State have successfully escaped their captors and reunited with their families. The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora confirmed the escape after verifying with parents, though 253 children and 12 staff members remain in captivity...

The Digest: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed the number of victims taken from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State has risen sharply to 315, including 303 students and 12 teachers. The revised figure follows a thorough verification exercise that revealed 88...

The Digest: Over 100 bandits on motorcycles stormed St. Mary Catholic School in Niger State, launching a two-hour assault that ended with the abduction of dozens. According to eyewitness accounts gathered, the armed men invaded at 1 am, shooting randomly before systematically raiding the...

The Digest: The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has confirmed that 227 people - 215 students and 12 teachers - were kidnapped from St. Mary's School in Papiri. The attack, which occurred around 2 a.m., saw gunmen kill a security guard before herding victims...

The Digest: The Niger State Government has confirmed that St. Mary's School in Papiri reopened without authorization despite a security red alert, leading to the "avoidable" abduction of students as officials work to determine exact numbers and coordinate rescue efforts. Key Points: Niger...

The Digest: Another educational institution becomes a target as gunmen storm St. Mary's School in Niger State, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff in the latest attack, highlighting the relentless vulnerability of Nigeria's schools. Key Points: Gunmen attacked St. Mary's...

The Digest: Bandits attacked multiple communities in Niger State's Mashegu local government area over several days, killing 16 vigilante members and abducting 42 residents in a series of coordinated assaults. Key Points: Bandits attacked communities in Niger State's Mashegu LGA over several...

The Digest: Armed bandits linked to the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM have ambushed the convoy of Niger State lawmaker Mohammed Jafaru, killing a soldier and injuring several others, highlighting the expanding footprint of Sahel-based extremists into Nigeria's border communities. Key Points...

The Digest: Another petrol tanker has overturned in Niger State, spilling its contents and causing alarm among residents along the Lambata-Lapai-Agaie Road. According to a Daily Trust report, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Takalafiya village, raising serious concerns...

The Digest: The death toll from the catastrophic fuel tanker explosion in Niger State's Katcha Local Government Area has climbed to 57, with 52 victims still receiving treatment in various hospitals. The tragedy, which occurred on October 21 when residents attempted to scoop fuel from an...

The Digest: The Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for 39 victims of the Essan community tanker fire while providing N10 million in medical supplies for survivors. The incident, which also injured 60 people, occurred when residents attempted to scoop fuel from an overturned...

The Digest: A petrol tanker explosion has claimed at least 30 lives and injured 40 others on the Agaie-Baddegi Road in Niger State. The tragedy occurred around 11 am on Tuesday near Essa village when locals attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker were caught in a catastrophic...

The Digest: Niger State Governor Umar Bago has stated that political power will return to Nigeria’s northern region only after President Bola Tinubu completes a potential eight-year tenure. Speaking on TVC, Bago criticized premature calls for a northern presidency, emphasizing respect for the...

The Digest: Gunmen, suspected to be bandits, have reportedly attacked the Usubu community in Niger State, abducting young mothers and leaving their infants behind. The attack, which took place late Saturday night, has been a subject of concern on social media. Key Points: The attack was first...

The Digest: A tragic boat accident in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State has resulted in the deaths of at least 60 people, bringing to light the persistent dangers on Nigeria's waterways. The incident, which occurred when an overloaded vessel struck a submerged object, underscores...

The Digest: In a chilling act of “jungle justice,” a woman has been burned to death by a mob in Niger State over alleged blasphemy. The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the tragic incident, condemning the act and announcing an investigation to identify and prosecute those involved...

The Digest: A boat tragedy in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, claimed 13 lives on Saturday, as 39 passengers were aboard the ill-fated vessel. This devastating event highlights ongoing safety concerns around Nigeria's water transport system. Key Points: Boat capsized in Shiroro...