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‘Terrorists Still Hold 265 Pupils, Teachers One Week After Niger School Raid’
More than one week after gunmen stormed St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, 265 teachers and pupils remain unaccounted for, marking one of the most troubling mass kidnappings in the North-Central region in recent years.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora, Bulus Yohanna, disclosed the fresh headcount on Friday, November 28, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, confirming that 12 teachers and 253 schoolchildren are still listed as missing under the Kontagora Diocese records.
Naija News reports that the attack joined the latest in a growing series of abductions involving schoolchildren in the North-Central, reviving painful memories of mass kidnappings that have long harrowed communities across the region.
Narrating how the diocese tracked escapees after the attack, Yohanna said an initial 315 teachers and schoolchildren were declared missing, following a verified headcount at the kidnapping scene.
“We had 303 pupils and students missing and 12 teachers also not seen. We added that number to make it 315 that cannot be accounted for after taking the headcount,” the Bishop revealed.
He explained that some hostages escaped and later reconnected with their families, prompting the diocese to reconduct its tally based on verified phone confirmations from parents.
“Those that escaped went back home to their villages,” he said.
“When we started having calls of those that reunited with their parents, we were able to get 50 out of the 315, including staff and teachers who could not be accounted for. We deducted that number so we now have 265 as of now, that is the number that is missing.”
Yohanna confirmed that the diocese has formally submitted the verified names of the missing teachers and children to Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, for state-level rescue coordination and tracking.
The Bishop further disclosed that shock from the incident has claimed the lives of two parents, adding a tragic layer to the distress faced by families still awaiting updates.
The gunmen were said to have seized more than 300 children and staff from the Catholic-owned institutions, including victims as young as nursery-school age, some barely out of nursery classes.
CAN Demands School Security Reinforcement
Yohanna, who also chairs the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, appealed for the immediate deployment of security agents to schools and community institutions across Niger State.
He asked the Federal Government to scale up proactive school protection, particularly for vulnerable rural communities with limited policing depth.
“Forwarded names for action, not politics,” he stressed, while pleading for urgent intervention.
Reacting to the abduction crisis, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, declared a state-backed manhunt for the perpetrators, ordering national security agencies to track, disrupt and rescue all persons still in captivity across the country.
The president reaffirmed that Nigeria’s territory will not be ceded to terrorists under his watch and ordered immediate action for rescue, disruption and arrest.
Naija News reports that in the same week, 25 schoolgirls were abducted from another institution, while 38 worshippers were seized from a church in Kebbi and Kwara States, a broad wave of simultaneous attacks that prompted Tinubu to categorise national security as a national emergency priority.
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Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest’s wife and daughter with g^n pointed at them
Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Terrorists have released a picture of the abducted wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest with gun pointed at them.
LIB reported that Ven. Edwin Achi, his wife Sarah and their daughter were abducted from their residence in Chikun Local Government Area on October 28, 2025.
The terrorists threatened to k!ll the victims if their family failed to pay N200 million ransom.
The abductors killed the priest before the ultimatum lapsed and later released a picture of him and his wife on his Facebook page.
A family member, Avril, confirmed the latest development on X while addressing journalist Rufai Oseni.
“Please keep pushing the news that Ven. Edwin Achi’s wife Sarah Achi is still in captivity. Their captors recently uploaded a picture of her and daughter, with a gun pointed at them. Their demands are incoherent at this point,” he wrote.
Posting a heart wrenching photo of the victims on Wednesday, he wrote: “This is not a country.”
A heartwarming act of kindness by Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has captured hearts on social media after she surprised her long-time domestic staff, Abdul Bambamba, with a home of his own.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Abdul, a skilled plaster-of-Paris (POP) artisan, had been contracted to work on a building, unaware that he was actually constructing his future home, the emotional revelation left him in tears of disbelief and gratitude.
In her words, she said:
“This particular house has a special story behind it, and the owner does not know it belongs to him. His name is Abdul Bambamba. He is actually an uncle to my children. I was married to his relative.
Even though the marriage failed, Abdul remained committed to me. He always cared for me and the children, even before I met my husband now. He has been a very special person to me.”
The gesture was more than just a gift; it was a recognition of years of loyalty and unwavering support. According to Senator Natasha, Abdul is more than an artisan, he is a family.
Even after her previous marriage ended, Abdul remained a steadfast presence, looking after her and her children through difficult times and significant milestones.
Overwhelmed by his humility, kindness, and steadfast loyalty, Senator Natasha decided to honor him in a way he would never expect: by giving him a home he had helped build with his own hands.
The touching moment has gone viral on social media, with many praising Senator Natasha’s generosity and describing Abdul’s loyalty as rare and commendable.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
Simone Johnson, the eldest daughter of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has confirmed her romance with fellow wrestler Tatyanna Dumas.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Simone took to their shared Instagram account to give fans a sweet look at their love story.
“From day one,” the two wrote in the caption of an Instagram video posted Dec. 7, “to everything time can’t erase.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
In the video—set to Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic”—Simone, 24, and Tatyanna, 26, could be seen spending time together at the beach, grabbing dinner, traveling and sharing a few sweet kisses.
The video echoed the lyrics from the song, with the duo writing, “Fall in love, again and again.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
The couple first started their joint Instagram account in early November, writing in the bio, “Two souls. One story. Exploring life like it’s a main event.”
Through the account, Simone—who wrestles under the name Ava Raine—and Tatyanna have given fans an insider view of their joint wrestling careers as they’ve traveled around the globe.
The move came shortly after Simone—whose mother is Dwayne’s ex Dany Garcia—and Tatyanna joined the actor on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Smashing Machine in September.
And as a fourth-generation wrestler, the Moana actor said he was incredibly honored that his daughter wanted to join in the family business of wrestling.
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