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Nigeria’s St. Mary’s School Attack: Over 300 Abducted in Devastating Raid

  An interior view of the Christ Apostolic Church, the day after an attack by gunmen in which people were killed and the pastor and some worshippers kidnapped, in the town of Eruku, Kwara state, Nigeria. In one of the worst mass abductions in Nigeria’s recent history, more than 300 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, on November 21, 2025. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed the updated figures after conducting a verification exercise, raising the tally from an earlier count of 215 children. The attack unfolded when armed men stormed the Catholic institution in the early hours of Friday, targeting dormitories and classrooms. Witnesses reported chaos as students attempted to flee; tragically, 88 additional students were captured while trying to escape . The abduction marks the second major school attack in Nigeria within a week, following the kidnapping of 25 girls in Kebbi S...

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The Red Sea Crisis: A New Chapter in Global Economic Instability

 

The Red Sea crisis has been a cause of concern for the global economy, with the World Bank warning of surging energy prices, slower growth, and higher inflation. The conflict has also led to the disruption of world trade. The situation has been compared to the Ukraine War, but this time, the impact could be different.

The Red Sea crisis has led to ruptured supply chains, rising oil prices, and resurgent inflation. The world is facing its most volatile period for decades, with attacks in the Red Sea, the Gaza war, and the conflict in Ukraine. The crisis has created real dangers, and conflict escalation could lead to broader implications for global activity and inflation.

When it comes to longer-term economic impacts of the Red Sea crisis, experts can only give an honest answer that they have no idea at this point. The situation is still unfolding, and it is difficult to predict the long-term effects of the crisis. However, it is clear that the Red Sea crisis has the potential to shatter hopes of global economic recovery.

In conclusion, the Red Sea crisis is a cause of concern for the global economy. While the situation has been compared to the Ukraine War, the impact could be different this time. The crisis has led to ruptured supply chains, rising oil prices, and resurgent inflation. The world is facing its most volatile period for decades, and the crisis has created real dangers. It is difficult to predict the long-term effects of the crisis, but it is clear that it has the potential to shatter hopes of global economic recovery.

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