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Kebbi · KebbiAll 24 schoolgirls who were abducted by armed assailants from a school last week in Kebbi in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued, the country’s president announced Tuesday. The girls were abducted on Nov. 17, and police at the time had said 25 were taken, but a statement Tuesday quoted President Bola Tinubu as saying that all 24 of the students who had been abducted were rescued. No details were released about the rescue mission.See the Story
All 24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says
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Business · NigeriaNigeria’s state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has reported it posted a net profit of 5.4 trillion naira ($3.6 billion) in 2024, good for a 64% jump from a year earlier as the pivotal industry continues to make a comeback. “The earnings highlight the positive momentum of our ongoing transformation and the unwavering commitment of our workforce,” Bashir Bayo Ojulari, NNPC Group Chief Executive, told analysts. Nigeria…See the Story
Nigeria’s National Oil Company Records 64% Jump In Profits To $3.6B
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Terrorism · KadunaThe House of Representatives on Wednesday criticised the Federal Government over claims that it negotiated with bandits to secure the release of 24 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. The position was contained in a statement issued by a coalition of lawmakers known as “House to the Rescue,” following disclosures by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga suggesting that negotiations were part of …See the Story
Kebbi Schoolgirls: Reps Condemn Alleged FG Negotiation with Bandits
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