The Federal Government has pledged to deploy all available resources to secure the release of the schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State and to bring those responsible to justice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Vice President Kashim Shettima made the declaration on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi while conveying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolences to the families of the kidnapped students, as well as the relatives of the late Brigadier-General Musa Uba and the slain vice principal of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Maga.

Shettima assured that the government will remain relentless in its efforts, stating, “We will use every instrument of the state to bring these girls home and ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous act face the full weight of justice. Kebbi, you are not alone. Nigeria stands with you, and we shall not rest until your daughters return safely.”

In a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Shettima explained that President Tinubu is “deeply troubled” by the abduction and killings, describing the attack as an affront to the nation’s collective conscience. He emphasized that the government is united and committed to ensuring the safe return of the abducted students.

Shettima paid tribute to Brigadier-General Uba and other officers who lost their lives, calling their sacrifice one that touches the nation’s collective soul. He also pledged federal support for all victims’ families, including the slain vice principal and others killed during the attack.

The Vice President commended the efforts of Kebbi Governor Muhammad Nasir Idris, community leaders, local vigilante groups, civil society partners, and security agencies, including the Nigerian Armed Forces, Police, Department of State Services, and other paramilitary and intelligence units, for their dedication and courage in addressing the security challenges.

The event was attended by key political and government figures, including APC National Chairman Prof. Nantawe Yitwada, Kebbi Deputy Governor Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, various federal ministers, members of the National and State Assemblies, former Governor Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari, and senior military and paramilitary officials.

Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, securing the prestigious honour for the third consecutive time and reaffirming her status as Africa’s leading shot-stopper.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Nivo News, the 24-year-old Nigerian star received the award on Wednesday during the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. Nnadozie topped the category ahead of Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini, extending her dominance in African women’s football.

Her remarkable form for both club and country throughout the year earned her widespread recognition. With Paris FC, Nnadozie played a decisive role in the team’s triumph in the Coupe de France Féminine, delivering crucial saves and maintaining a commanding presence in goal.

She also enjoyed an exceptional campaign with the Super Falcons, helping Nigeria clinch a record 10th WAFCON title. Nnadozie kept four clean sheets during the tournament and was named Best Goalkeeper, further cementing her influence on the continent.

After her impressive WAFCON outing, the goalkeeper completed a move to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women’s Super League, where she immediately made her mark. She earned a Player of the Match award on her debut and received multiple nominations, including WSL Save of the Month and PFA Fans’ Player of the Month, highlighting her swift impact in the English league.

According to Nivo News, the Federal Government has urged Nigerians to unite against terrorism, banditry and all forms of violent criminality, warning citizens not to fall for misinformation or attempts to frame recent attacks along religious lines. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stressed that national unity remained essential as the country battles persistent security threats perpetrated by groups intent on destabilising Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Idris emphasised that the nation’s true adversaries are terrorists and criminals who target citizens indiscriminately, noting that efforts to portray the recent attacks as religiously motivated were misleading and harmful to the country’s cohesion. He stated that the government completely rejects any interpretation of current security incidents as faith-based, insisting such narratives are both inaccurate and dangerous for national stability.

The minister clarified that Nigeria’s security crisis is driven by terrorism and organised crime rather than religious persecution, adding that these violent actors do not differentiate between victims. He also conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the families affected by recent tragedies, including the killing of a senior Army General, the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, and the attack on a church in Kwara State.

Idris revealed that President Tinubu has ordered the nation’s entire security system into its “highest alert ever” and has postponed his planned attendance at the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa in order to focus on tackling the worsening security situation. Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently in Birnin Kebbi, where he is holding meetings with state officials, community leaders and families of the kidnapped schoolgirls.

He added that security agencies have been directed to urgently rescue the abducted students from Kebbi State and ensure their safe return to their homes. Idris reiterated that Nigeria’s security challenges cut across ethnic and religious boundaries and have been acknowledged by global religious figures and international partners as non-sectarian in nature. He reaffirmed that Nigeria, as a multi-faith nation, must continue to uphold the constitutional guarantee of freedom of worship.

Expressing confidence that the abducted schoolgirls will be safely recovered, Idris said the government was deploying every available resource and strategy to decisively confront the country’s security challenges. He assured that the administration remains committed to securing Nigeria’s future and restoring peace.

Earlier reports indicated that at least two people were killed and another injured following an attack in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, where armed men invaded a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church during a service, an incident that was livestreamed online. In a separate pre-dawn assault, gunmen struck Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State’s Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, abducting 25 students and killing a staff member.