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Nigerian children reunite with their parents after being released from abduction

Nigerian children reunite with their parents after being released from abduction

Several parents have welcomed the return of their children who had been abducted last month in Papiri, Nigeria, when gunmen stormed their school
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Nigerian soldiers open fire on protesters in the northeast, killing 9, witnesses say

Nigerian soldiers open fire on protesters in the northeast, killing 9, witnesses say

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed nine women protesting the army’s handling of communal clashes in the northeastern Adamawa state
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Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the terms of the ceasefire deal, Israeli figures show

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the terms of the ceasefire deal, Israeli figures show

Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire
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Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms, analysis of Israeli figures shows

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms, analysis of Israeli figures shows

Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis
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Nigeria's Rising Petrol Consumption and Regulatory Shift Towards Gas and Modular Refineries

Nigeria's Rising Petrol Consumption and Regulatory Shift Towards Gas and Modular Refineries

Nigeria's daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has increased to 52.9 million liters, surpassing the 2025 benchmark demand of 50 million liters. This rise is attributed to low supply in previous months, stock rebuilding for the festive season, and additional imports by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Despite efforts to reduce fuel import bills, domestic refineries remain largely inactive, with Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries shut down. However, modular refineries are operating at healthy utilization rates, contributing modestly to domestic capacity. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued new licenses for refinery projects, indicating a strategic shift towards enhancing domestic production and energy security.
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NWSL offseason news roundup: Chioma Okafor, Avery Kalitta, and Houston Dash vs Dallas Trinity

NWSL offseason news roundup: Chioma Okafor, Avery Kalitta, and Houston Dash vs Dallas Trinity

Chioma Okafor, 2024 WAFCON gold medalist with Nigeria, has signed a three year contract with the North Carolina Courage.
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Sundance 2026 lineup unveiled: Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Brittney Griner and more

Sundance 2026 lineup unveiled: Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Brittney Griner and more

Charli XCX is heading to the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026
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Nigeria rescues 100 abducted schoolchildren, parents anxiously await news

Nigeria rescues 100 abducted schoolchildren, parents anxiously await news

By Ahmed Kingimi MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Nigeria's government has rescued 100 schoolchildren abducted last month from a Catholic school in Niger state, a Christian group said on Monday after one of the country's biggest mass kidnappings in recent years. 
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Nigerian students to reunite with families after kidnapping ordeal

Nigerian students to reunite with families after kidnapping ordeal

By Abraham Achirga and Ahmed Kingimi MINNA, Nigeria, Dec 9 - A group of 100 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued from kidnappers were set to be reunited with their families on Tuesday after undergoing medical checks in central Niger state, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said.
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100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released; more still being held

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released; more still being held

The Christian Association of Nigeria says 100 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school last month have been released
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Nigerian Government Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren Amid Ongoing Kidnapping Crisis

Nigerian Government Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren Amid Ongoing Kidnapping Crisis

In Nigeria, approximately 100 children who were abducted from a Catholic school in central Nigeria have been released. The children were taken from St Mary's Catholic school in Papiri last month, part of a series of mass abductions targeting schools and places of worship in the region. The freed children arrived in Minna, the capital of Niger state, escorted by military and armored vehicles. The details surrounding their release, including whether it was achieved through negotiation or force, remain unclear. The federal government reportedly played a significant role in securing their release, although specifics have not been disclosed for security reasons. Despite this development, about 153 students and 12 staff members are still held by the kidnappers.
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Nigerian Government Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren Amid Ongoing Crisis

Nigerian Government Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren Amid Ongoing Crisis

In Nigeria, 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community have been released. The abduction occurred on November 21, when gunmen seized 303 students and 12 teachers. While 50 students managed to escape shortly after the attack, more than 100 remain in captivity. The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the release of the children, who are expected to be transported to Minna, the capital of Niger state, to meet with officials. The identity of the kidnappers remains unknown, but local sources attribute the attack to armed gangs that frequently target schools and travelers for ransom in Nigeria's northern regions.