The abducted students and staff from Government Science Secondary School Kagara, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State were released by bandits on Saturday morning.
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Govt, abductors negotiate to free 317 Zamfara girls
The abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, may regain freedom today.
Read More »Buhari: DSS arrests sacked Ganduje’s aide for demanding Buhari’s resignation
The Department of State Services(DSS) has finally confirmed that Salihu Tanko Yakasai is in its custody.
Read More »Banditry, kidnappings: Nigerians have lost faith in Buhari – Northern Elders
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the abduction of 317 school children in Zamfara state, regretting that in spite of assurances from the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government that it will end banditry and
Read More »Zamfara schoolgirls’ kidnap: Buhari’s govt has failed Nigeria, says Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Saturday said the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has failed Nigeria after terrorists abducted hundreds of school girls in Zamfara State.
Read More »COVID-19: Covax vaccines arrive Nigeria March 2
Four million vaccines from the COVAX facility will arrive in Nigeria on March 2, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha said on Saturday night.
Read More »Imo VIPs mandate Uzodinma to go after Okorocha, others for looted funds
Prominent Imo indigenes and opinion moulders, among them traditional, religious, political, academic, business and youth leaders, on Saturday mandated Governor Hope Uzodinma to recover all looted funds by political leaders.
Read More »Pentecostals send message to Buhari over insecurity
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to decisively step up efforts to guarantee that all Nigerians are protected, irrespective of faith, ethnicity, or location.
Read More »Jonathan tasks African leaders to commit to rule of law, democratic tenets
Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on African leaders to adhere to the rule of law and prioritise equality and justice in order to build a continent of peace, prosperity and development .
Read More »Kano shuts four tertiary institutions over increasing bandits’ attacks
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has directed the immediate closure of four tertiary institutions in the state, following security challenges in some neighbouring states.
Read More »Insurgency: Gov. Buni celebrates return of normalcy to Yobe
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has expressed happiness with the return of normalcy after years of devastating effects of insurgency in the state.
Read More »Kwara State releases cut-off marks for teachers’ recruitment
Kwara State Government on Saturday released the cut-off marks for the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise at the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).
Read More »Third Mainland Bridge fully reopens seven months after
The Lagos State Government has announced full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge for vehicular movement on both lanes.
Read More »Dangote Refinery to buy Nigerian crude oil, sell products in Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said Dangote Refinery would buy Nigeria’s crude oil in Naira and also sell petrol to Nigeria in naira when it commences production.
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