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downIGP Disu vows to bring perpetrators of Jos North attack to bookADC going ahead with congresses, convention despite INEC’s stance — SpokespersonIran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on US after Trump threatsMan stabs four children to death in Ugandan kindergarten attackState Police or State Control? Nigeria Must Not Replace One Failure With ManyTrump claim that Iran asked for ceasefire ‘false’ — ReportINEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC over a’court judgmentLassa Fever kills 50 in TarabaTinubu postpones Ogun trip, heads to JosUNIJOS evacuates students from hostels after Plateau attackFamilies of officers detained over ‘coup plot’ protest at n’assemblyTension As Violence Erupts In Jos Hours After Govt Relaxed CurfewEaster: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays33 banks raise N4.65tn as recapitalisation ends – CBNAmerican arrested over Facebook posts threatening to kill Trump
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BREAKING: 50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN

 

Fifty of the more than 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped their captors.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

“We have received some good news as fifty pupils escaped and have reunited with their parents,” said CAN, adding they escaped between Friday and Saturday.

More to follow…

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