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Just In: FG Secures Release Of 100 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren
The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
Bandits had, on November 21, 2025, invaded the remote Papiri community around 2:00 a.m., arriving on motorbikes and attacking the school dormitories for over three hours. By the time they retreated, 315 people, 303 students and 12 teachers, had been taken away.
In the first 24 hours after the abduction, 50 pupils managed to escape and were reunited with their families. However, 265 individuals, 253 children and all 12 teacher, remained in captivity.
Security agents, alongside local hunters, were immediately deployed to comb surrounding forests in search of the missing victims.
The Federal Government intensified the operation by imposing a 24-hour security cordon and launching aerial surveillance across Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi States.
President Bola Tinubu also cancelled scheduled international engagements to address the crisis.
In the wake of the attack, the government ordered the indefinite closure of all schools in Niger State, along with several federal institutions in high-risk areas, pending further security assessments.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the release of the 100 schoolchildren, including whether negotiations were involved, remain unclear.
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, last Monday, reassured parents and authorities of school, that the abducted pupils are doing fine and will return soon.
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, d!es hours after collapsing in his office
The deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been confirmed de@d after he collapsed earlier this afternoon, December 11.
He is said to have collapsed while in his office at about 1.30pm and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa where he has now been confirmed de@d.
Born on September 5, 1965, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was 60 years old at the time of his de@th.
Vanguard reports that the deputy governor collapsed in serious condition before being transported to the hospital’s emergency unit where has now been certified de@d.
Sources claim he has overtime maintained a demanding work schedule and have described him as a “workaholic” who rarely found time to rest.
May his soul rest in peace, Amen.
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Police probe viral video of officer mobbed over theft allegation
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a uniformed officer being assaulted by a mob over an allegation of stealing.
The video, which began circulating on Wednesday, captured the officer with blood pouring from his mouth as he sat on the ground surrounded by an angry crowd.
Visibly distressed and pleading, the officer, still in his uniform, appeared helpless as dozens of onlookers held up their phones to record the scene.
While voices in the background repeatedly accused him of theft, the specific offense remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
At one point in the footage, another officer attempted to intervene, pushing through the crowd in a bid to rescue his colleague.
The mob continued chanting “Ole! (Thief)” in Yoruba as commercial vehicles and tricycles moved slowly around the scene.
A yellow commercial bus with the inscription “Ayedade” was also visible, suggesting the incident occurred in a busy Lagos axis.
Reacting to the circulating footage, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, said the command had commenced efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and confirm the officer’s identity.
Adebisi wrote on X, ”The command has seen the viral video.
“We are investigating to determine the full circumstances and confirm the identity of the officer. Updates will follow soon.”
Recall the Nigerian Police Force had urged the public to refrain from mob justice, reiterating that allegations, whether against civilians or security operatives, must be handled through lawful channels.
Ekwutosblog Online had reported that the Plateau State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 18 individuals in connection with the killing of a police officer simply known as Inspector Jeremiah and a suspect during a mob attack in Bassa Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the mob attack occurred when police officers attempted to apprehend a suspect accused of intimidation, trespass, and farm encroachment.
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Just In: Report has it that Former Governor of Anambra, Sen Chris Ngige has been allegedly abducted just now from his house on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Abuja.
Report has it that Former Governor of Anambra, Sen Chris Ngige has been allegedly abducted just now from his house on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Abuja.
According to the source They did not allow him to dress up even. This abduction is coming barely 2weeks his convoy was attacked in Anambra.
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