Abductions
Federal government closes 41 unity colleges over student abductions
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide due to rising security threats from student abductions. This decision follows recent kidnappings in Kebbi and Niger states, aimed at preventing further breaches. The minister of education approved the measure in a circular dated November 21, 2025.
Sakie Yokota, mother of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, turned 90 on February 4, lamenting the lack of progress in bringing her daughter home from North Korea after nearly five decades. In an interview, she expressed profound sadness over Japan's unresolved efforts. She affirmed her resolve to push for resolution, even expressing willingness to visit North Korea.
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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara met with Sakie Yokota, the mother of Megumi Yokota who was abducted by North Korea, at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on January 20, 2026. Sakie expressed hope for progress this year on resolving the abduction issue. Kihara pledged to bring back all abductees.