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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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Assassination of Hamas Leader in Iran Sparks Fears of Escalation

 

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has sent shockwaves through the region, raising concerns about potential retaliation and a broader conflict. Haniyeh, a prominent figure in the Palestinian militant group, was killed early Wednesday morning, according to statements from both Hamas and Iranian officials.

The incident has drawn immediate threats of revenge against Israel, further destabilizing a region already grappling with the ongoing war in Gaza and escalating tensions in Lebanon. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has vowed to seek retribution, declaring three days of national mourning.

Haniyeh’s assassination comes amid a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, brokered by international mediators. The killing is seen as a significant escalation, potentially derailing peace efforts and igniting further violence. The Israeli government has not commented on the incident, but the Israeli military is reportedly assessing the situation.

The international community, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, has expressed concern over the potential for wider regional conflict. Blinken emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire to prevent further escalation.

As the region braces for possible retaliatory attacks, the assassination of Haniyeh underscores the volatility of the current geopolitical landscape and the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to prevent a broader war.


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