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Governor Bago Sacks 30 Special Advisers To Restructure Niger State Administration

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has relieved 30 special advisers of their appointments as part of efforts to restructure and streamline governance in the state. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, who explained that the decision is intended to enhance efficiency and effectiveness under the governor’s New Niger agenda. Although details on new appointments or reassignments were not disclosed, the move is part of a broader plan to reorganize key portfolios for better service delivery. Governor Bago reportedly made the announcement during his first Council meeting with newly sworn-in commissioners at the council chamber in Government House, Minna. Bologi noted, “The termination of their appointments was to allow the governor to rejig and reposition their portfolios with a view to making them more effective and efficient in line with his New Niger agenda.” He added that the governor thanked the advisers for their contributions to the administration’s progress and wished them success in their future endeavors.

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Niger Orders Mandatory Inspection of All Nigerian Goods Amid Heightened Security Tensions

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The military authorities in the Republic of Niger have introduced new restrictions on goods entering the country from Nigeria, citing rising security threats in the region. The directive, signed by Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo of the Customs Formalities Corporation, was circulated after being posted on X by security analyst Brant Grant. It mandates that all goods originating from Nigeria — especially those labelled as “miscellaneous goods” — must be offloaded and fully inspected at Niger’s entry points before any onward movement. “For security requirements, all goods originating from Nigeria, particularly so-called miscellaneous goods, must be unloaded and inspected at the entry offices before any transit formalities,” the circular stated. It also noted that only goods with valid documentation from recognised ports of discharge would be permitted to proceed to their final destinations. Colonel Siddo directed officers to enforce the rule strictly and report any difficulties encountered during implementation. The development follows rising regional tensions, including Sunday’s failed coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. It also aligns with claims by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) that eleven Nigerian military personnel were detained in Burkina Faso for allegedly violating its airspace — an allegation the Nigerian Air Force has denied, explaining the aircraft made an emergency landing due to technical issues.

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Tinubu Orders Intensified Efforts To Free Remaining 115 Kidnapped Students In Niger State

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the immediate release of the remaining 115 students and their teachers abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, emphasizing that “all victims must be accounted for.” The directive came on Monday as the President welcomed the safe return of 100 of the kidnapped students, who were rescued through what he described as the “tireless” and “steadfast” work of security operatives. “I have been briefed on the safe return of 100 students from the Catholic School in Niger State. I rejoice with Governor Umar Bago and commend our security agencies for their steadfast work in ensuring the safe return of the students to their families since the unfortunate incident on November 21,” Tinubu said. He assured parents of the remaining abducted children that the Federal Government, working alongside the Niger State Government, is leaving no stone unturned to secure the freedom of every student still in captivity. “My directive to our security forces remains that all the students and other abducted Nigerians across the country must be rescued and brought back home safely. We must account for all the victims,” the President added.

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Governor Bago Welcomes 100 Rescued St Mary’s Students, US Congressman Praises FG Response

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Niger State Governor Umaru Bago on Monday welcomed 100 students of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, following their release less than 24 hours after it was announced. The children were transported in buses to the Niger State Government House, where Governor Bago and other officials received them at around 5:20 pm. The students were abducted on November 21 when gunmen on motorbikes attacked the school around 2:00 am, holding the campus for nearly three hours. Reports indicate that 303 students and 12 teachers were initially kidnapped, while about 50 pupils escaped within the first 24 hours and were reunited with their families. U.S. Congressman Riley Moore commended the Federal Government for the rescue, describing it as a positive reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s response to Nigeria’s security challenges. “I want to thank the Nigerian government and @officialABAT for rescuing the 100 innocent and precious Catholic school children. This is a positive demonstration of the government’s increasing response to the security situation and shows commitment to the emergency declaration laid out by President Tinubu,” Moore wrote on X. The U.S. lawmaker also noted that a joint task force has been established between the U.S. State Department and the Nigerian government to address reports of Christian persecution in the country.

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CAN Reveals It Has Not Been Officially Notified About Release Of 100 Abducted Niger State Students

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has clarified that it has not received any official confirmation about the reported release of 100 students abducted in Niger State. Bishop Bulus Yohanna, Chairman of CAN’s Niger State chapter, said in a statement on Monday that while news of the children’s freedom would be welcomed, the association has yet to receive any formal update on their whereabouts. “It will be a thing of joy if some of our children have been released. We have been praying and waiting for their return. If it is true, then it is cheering news. However, we are not officially aware and have not been duly notified. We hope and pray it’s true and will be looking forward to when the remaining will be released,” the statement read. The students were abducted on November 21, 2025, when bandits attacked St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in the remote community of Papiri, taking 315 people—303 students and 12 teachers. Fifty pupils managed to escape the same day and were reunited with their families. Last week, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu visited the school, assuring authorities and parents that the children were safe and would soon be returned. Commenting on the reported release on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, retired Major General John Enenche, a former director of media operations at the Defence Headquarters, praised the Federal Government and security agencies for their efforts. “My take is that the government and the security agencies have done a lot, and I believe that Nigerians will be happy for this. I can tell you that it is not easy, whichever way or means were used to get these children out,” Enenche said.

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BREAKING: FG Secures Release Of 100 Schoolchildren Abducted In Niger State

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The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The school came under attack by bandits on 21 November 2025, when gunmen on motorbikes stormed the dormitories around 2:00 a.m., holding the campus for three hours. A total of 315 people—303 students and 12 teachers—were abducted during the raid. In the aftermath, 50 pupils managed to escape on the first day and were quickly reunited with their families, while 265 individuals, including 253 students and all 12 teachers, remained in captivity. Security forces, alongside community hunters, were deployed to comb nearby forests for the abducted students and staff. The Federal Government also imposed a 24-hour security cordon and launched aerial surveillance across parts of Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. President Bola Tinubu cancelled planned international engagements to oversee the response, and authorities ordered the indefinite closure of all schools in Niger State, along with several federal institutions in high-risk regions.

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Father Dies of Heart Attack After Three Children Abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School, Niger State

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The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern Region and the FCT, Rev. John Hayab, has disclosed that a parent died of a heart attack following the abduction of his three children at St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Speaking to ARISE News on Tuesday, Hayab highlighted the immense trauma experienced by families affected by recent kidnappings in Kebbi, Kwara, and Niger states. He identified the grieving father only as Mr. Anthony, who was reportedly overwhelmed by the shock of losing his children. “People want to see concrete action. Imagine a mother or a father whose daughter… one of the parents (Mr. Anthony) of these girls picked in the school, died yesterday of a heart attack because three of his children are victims,” Hayab said. He added, “People don’t understand that when you tell it as it is, you’re not speaking against anybody; you are only trying to state the problem. The pains and the trauma are still very fresh. We tried speaking to the parents today, and they were scared of speaking to us.” The revelation underscores the emotional toll that the recent spate of school kidnappings is taking on affected families.

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Tinubu Orders 24-Hour Security Sweep of Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger Forests Amid Surge in Terror Attacks

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President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive security operation across the forests of Kwara State, extending the measure to Kebbi and Niger States in response to a recent spike in terrorist attacks and mass abductions. The President instructed the Air Force to intensify aerial surveillance over remote forest areas suspected of harboring terrorists, as part of a broader effort to curb kidnappings and violent incidents. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, the operation will include 24-hour monitoring and close coordination with ground security units. “This directive also covers the Kebbi and Niger states axis, where many victims are expected to be rescued,” the statement noted. Local communities have been called upon to promptly report any unusual movements or activities to support the work of security forces.

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