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227 Students And Teachers Abducted From St. Mary’s Schools In Papiri, Niger State

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Most Rev’d Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State and Catholic Bishop of Kontogora Diocese, has confirmed that 227 students and teachers were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri on Friday. According to Yohanna, the abducted group includes 215 students and 12 teachers. “I just returned from the village after visiting the school and speaking with parents. We are coordinating with the government and security agencies to ensure the safe return of our children,” he said. He noted that some students managed to escape during the attack, and parents have begun picking up their children as the school remains closed. The Niger State government and security agencies have not yet provided an official update on the exact number of those abducted.

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US Defence Secretary Hosts Ribadu As Nigeria Faces Mounting Accusations Of Christian Persecution

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Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has met with U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth in Washington as controversy intensifies over accusations that Christians are being targeted and killed across the country. Hegseth disclosed the meeting on his X account, explaining that Ribadu and senior Nigerian officials were at the Pentagon on Thursday to address concerns about violence linked to extremist groups. His post stated that he met Ribadu “to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country,” adding that, under President Trump, the Department of War is working closely with Nigeria to confront jihadist groups accused of carrying out the attacks. Photos of both men accompanied the message. The engagement came shortly after Trump issued a strong warning in which he accused Islamic extremists of orchestrating systematic attacks on Christians in Nigeria. He vowed to authorise the deployment of American troops “guns blazing” to “wipe out the Islamic terrorists” if the killings were not stopped. In reaction to the escalating claims and threats, President Bola Tinubu instructed Ribadu to lead a high-powered delegation to the United States. Those on the trip included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede. Reports also noted that Trump recently placed Nigeria on a list of “Countries of Particular Concern,” claiming Christians were facing deliberate extermination. He warned that, unless Abuja halted what he described as “genocide,” the U.S. would intervene militarily. The Nigerian government has firmly dismissed Trump’s allegations, maintaining that terrorist attacks affect citizens of all faiths and that there is no state-backed pattern of persecution. Officials argue that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality and extremism rather than religious policies. The dispute surfaces amid ongoing insecurity across several regions, where abductions and deadly attacks remain widespread.

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Federal Government Closes 41 Unity Schools Following Rise in Attacks

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The Federal Government has ordered the temporary closure of 41 unity schools nationwide following a rise in attacks and student abductions. The directive, issued on Friday by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, is aimed at protecting the lives of students and staff amid growing security threats. “Due to recent security challenges in various parts of the country and to prevent any potential breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges. Principals are instructed to ensure full compliance,” the circular stated. The affected schools include FGGC Minjibir, FGA Suleja, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafancha, FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, FTC Wurno, FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGGC Gwandu, FGC Birnin Yauri, FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, FGC Kiyawa, FTC Hadejia, FGGC Bida, FGC New Bussa, FTC Kuta-Shiroro, FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omu-Aran, FTC Gwanara, FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FTC Ogugu, FGGC Bwari, FGC Rubochi, FGGC Abaji, FGGC Potiskum, FGC Buni Yadi, FTC Gashau, FTC Michika, FGC Ganye, FGC Azare, FTC Misau, FGGC Bajoga, FGC Billiri, and FTC Zambuk. The closure follows a reported attack on St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. According to SP W.A. Abiodun, the state police spokesperson, armed bandits invaded the school at around 2:00 a.m. on November 21, 2025, abducting an undetermined number of students from the hostel.

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Vice President Shettima Represents Tinubu At G20 Leaders’ Summit In South Africa

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Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja on Friday to stand in for President Bola Tinubu at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. President Tinubu had postponed his planned trip to Johannesburg to receive additional security briefings following recent incidents in Kebbi and Kwara states. The summit, taking place from Saturday, November 22, to Sunday, November 23, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, is hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently presides over the G20. The gathering brings together leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies, alongside representatives from the European Union, African Union, and major financial institutions. Vice President Shettima is scheduled to return to Nigeria after completing his engagements at the summit.

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Plateau State Orders Immediate Closure Of Schools Over Security Concerns

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The Plateau State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all basic schools across the state amid growing security concerns. Richard Jonah, Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB), confirmed the directive on Friday, describing it as a precautionary measure. He explained that the government is acting proactively to prevent incidents similar to attacks on schools in other states. According to the PSUBEB statement, Government Junior Model Secondary Schools (GJMSSs) will close from Saturday, November 22, 2025, while Primary and Day Schools will shut from Monday, November 24, 2025. The board stressed that the closures are temporary and intended to allow authorities to put additional security measures in place before students return. The statement also called on Local Government Education Authorities, school administrators, and community leaders to cooperate and remain vigilant. Residents expressed concern following the announcement. Moses Jeremiah of Shendam LGA said students of GSS Shendam were sent home after a warning about a possible attack, though the threat has not been independently verified. Plateau Police Public Relations Officer SP Alfred Alabo said the command is unaware of any specific threat and would comment only after receiving an official briefing. The decision comes shortly after violent incidents in neighbouring states, including the abduction of students from a Catholic school in Niger State and the attack on a girls’ boarding school in Kebbi State, where 25 students were kidnapped and the vice-principal killed. In a related development, Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu urged the public to support ongoing military operations, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation during the Nigerian Army’s Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat in Jos.

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Rumours of Compulsory Recruitment

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The Nigerian Army has dismissed online claims that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, intends to forcibly recruit Nigerians aged 18 and above. Acting Director of Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, described the viral post as “malicious fabrication” aimed at misleading the public and creating panic. The post had suggested that the COAS threatened compulsory enlistment for youths who do not volunteer and alleged that 10,000 soldiers recruited last year had gone missing. Anele clarified that these claims are false and stressed that the COAS has never made such statements. She warned that individuals spreading false or inflammatory information would be tracked, apprehended, and prosecuted under the law. The Army urged the public to disregard the rumour and to rely only on official communications and verified social media accounts for accurate updates.

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Kebbi Governor Demands Explanation From Military Over Troop Withdrawal Before School Abduction

Kebbi Governor Demands Explanation From Military Over Troop Withdrawal Before School Abduction

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Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has demanded answers from military authorities over the withdrawal of troops from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, shortly before students and staff were abducted. The governor expressed serious concern that security personnel left the school despite prior intelligence alerts provided by the state government. He made the comments while receiving Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, who visited the state in solidarity. According to Idris, soldiers reportedly left the school around 3:00 a.m., and the attack occurred less than 45 minutes later. “As a responsive government, when we received intelligence about a possible attack, we convened a security meeting. The agencies assured us that all was well and that personnel would be deployed to the school. The military was deployed, but they withdrew by 3 a.m., and by 3:45 a.m., the incident happened,” the governor said. He added that the state has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances behind the troop withdrawal. “Who authorised the military to withdraw? How did security personnel leave at such a critical time? That is our concern. We have asked the military to investigate and identify who gave that order,” Idris said. The governor noted that the withdrawal was at odds with earlier assurances of strengthened protection for schools in high-risk border communities frequently targeted by bandits. He assured that both the state and federal governments are making every effort to secure the safe return of the abducted students. “Our duty as leaders is to ensure that our daughters come back home safely, and we are doing everything possible to achieve that,” he said.

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NDLEA Seizes 20kg of Cocaine On Brazil-Bound MV Nord Bosporus At Apapa Seaport

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 20 kilograms of cocaine aboard the Brazil-bound vessel MV Nord Bosporus (IMO 9760110) at Lagos’ Apapa seaport. The illegal substance was discovered concealed under the ship’s cargo on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Following the seizure, NDLEA detained the vessel’s Master, Captain Quino Eugene Corpus, along with 19 Filipino crew members. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said the agency obtained a court order to hold the ship and crew for further investigation. “The motion ex parte in suit number FHC/L/MISC/1306/25 was presented before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, who on Thursday, November 20, 2025, approved an initial 14-day detention of the vessel, Captain Corpus, and the 19 Filipino crew members,” Babafemi explained. Preliminary investigations revealed that the MV Nord Bosporus was visiting Nigeria and Africa for the first time, having primarily transported coal between Colombia and Brazil. Captain Corpus has reportedly been with the vessel for just three months. This seizure follows a similar case six months ago when 10 Thai sailors aboard the MV Chayanee Naree were convicted for attempting to smuggle 32.9 kilograms of cocaine from Brazil through Apapa seaport. The sailors and vessel were fined $4.3 million by the Federal High Court in Lagos on May 15, 2025. NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.) commended the Apapa Command and the Directorate of Seaport Operations for the successful operation, calling it evidence of the agency’s growing capacity to secure Nigeria’s borders. Marwa warned international drug cartels and their local collaborators that Nigeria will not be used as a transit point for illegal drugs, emphasizing the agency’s zero-tolerance policy. He also cautioned Nigerians involved with foreign syndicates, saying they would face strict legal consequences. Between January 2023 and March 2024, the NDLEA reportedly seized a total of 207,976 kilograms of hard drugs across the country’s seaports. In the first quarter of 2024, 14 suspects were arrested with 16.69 kilograms of cocaine and 11,622.229 kilograms of cannabis sativa, while a total of 167 people were arrested with 196,336.99 kilograms of various drugs from January to October 2023.

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