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Edo strengthens child protection system with training on new alternative care guidelines
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ogun State Project Manager of SOS Children’s Villages, Christopher Obasogie, says children placed in institutional care often face numerous challenges, including low self-esteem, lack of confidence, inadequate education and life skills, vulnerability to exploitation, and difficulty participating fully in society. He noted that alternative care is adopted only when parents are unable or unwilling to care…
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BREAKING: Tinubu orders withdrawal of policemen from VIPs for core duties
By Kunle Sanni- President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country, directing that they should be redeployed to strengthen core policing duties nationwide. The directive emerged from a high-level security meeting the President held on Sunday at the State House in Abuja with the Chief of Army Staff,…
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Niger School Abduction: 50 among kidnapped pupils escape, reunite with families- CAN
Fifty of the more than 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped their captors, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). A statement on Sunday by Daniel Atori, media aide to CAN Chairman in Niger State, Most. Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, said that the students…
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Pope Leo XIV demands immediate release of 315 kidnapped students, teachers in Niger
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for the release of over 300 hostages taken from the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri in the Agwarra local government of Niger State. The Pope said “I learned with immense sadness the news of the kidnappings of priests, faithful, and students in Nigeria and Cameroon”. “I make a heartfelt appeal for…
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St. Mary’s Abduction: Niger closes schools, launches rescue operation
The Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has ordered the closure of schools across the state following the abduction of some students and staff of St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri community, in Agwara Local Government Area. He also assured Nigerlites of the state government’s unwavering commitment to securing the safe return of the abductees. Addressing journalists on Saturday after…
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Edo Security Squad demolishes kidnappers’ hideout after arrest of suspects
The Edo State Special Security Squad has demolished a building allegedly used as a major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The development was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by Fred Ituah, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo. According to Ituah, the security operation reflects the administration’s renewed commitment to protecting residents…
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4,000 pupils benefit as Lagos hosts inclusive play fair for children with disabilities
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, says play is not merely a recreational activity but a vital component of healthy childhood development, strengthening mental well-being, social awareness and emotional stability. Ogunyemi stated this at the Early Pathway to Inclusive Care (EPIC) and Build a World of Play (BAWOP) Fun Fair, an initiative…
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INEC Osun begins key phase of voter registration, sets timelines for data updates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced the commencement of outstanding activities under Phase 1 of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), in line with the directive issued by the Commission’s national headquarters on Friday, November 21, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement released on Saturday by the Public Affairs Officer of INEC Osun State,…
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Lagos APC alleges internal sabotage in recent terror attacks
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that recent terror attacks across the country are being aided by “insiders,” claiming that elements within Nigeria’s security architecture may be sabotaging national efforts in collaboration with external actors. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, warned that “traitors within the system” were…
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Parents storm FGGC Bwari to withdraw children after FG shut 41 schools over rising attacks
Students were sighted leaving the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Bwari, Abuja, on November 22, just hours after 41 Unity Colleges were directed to close temporarily over heightened security concerns. In a statement signed by the school’s acting Public Relations Officer, Ali Ibrahim, FGGC Bwari said the closure was a “precautionary measure” taken in response to the current security situation.…
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