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Fifty kidnapped pupils escape as St. Mary’s school abduction toll rises

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Secondary and Primary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom after escaping from their captors, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Armed attackers stormed the school in the early

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Bandits may be deploying human shields amid fears of foreign intervention – Gana

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

Former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has cautioned that the recent surge in mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria may be part of a calculated strategy by armed groups who fear possible international military action following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on Saturday at a reception in Abuja honouring the Comptroller-General of […]

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Lagos Police Command deny defying court order on Nestoil premises

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

….Says Allegations Are “Untrue, Mischievous and Misleading” The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday dismissed reports circulating in sections of the media alleging that the State Commissioner of Police defied a court order in relation to a dispute involving the premises of Nestoil Plc. The Command described the claims as “untrue, unfounded and mischievous,”

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Akpabio’s aide disclaims report, says unsigned letter contrived to weaponise his name against Senate President

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

Dr Jibril Lawal Tafida, a Special Adviser to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has washed his hands off a damaging document against his principal, which was purportedly written by him. The document, in the form of a letter addressed to the Office of the President, The Presidency, Aso Villa Abuja, dated November 22, 2025, […]

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KACRAN condemns school kidnappings

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

…Appeals for Immediate Release of Students The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has condemned the recent tragic kidnapping of secondary school students in Kebbi and Niger States. The group in a statement signed by its National President, Khalil Bello named Ted that the issue has become a major national concern, highlighted by […]

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Zulum declares Monday day of fasting and prayers to ward off terrorist group

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has called on citizens to dedicate next Monday for prayers and fasting to ward off the resurgent Boko Haram attacks. The governor in a statewide broadcast, told his people: “As a people of faith, we believe our security strategies must be underpinned by prayer. I, hereby declare Monday, 24th […]