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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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Danielle Smith's Call to Pause U.S. Tariffs Sparks Debate

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has stirred controversy following her remarks during a recent interview with a U.S. media outlet. Smith revealed that she had urged the Trump administration to temporarily halt tariffs on Canadian goods until after Canada's federal election. She argued that the ongoing trade dispute was inadvertently boosting support for the Liberal Party, potentially impacting the Conservative Party's chances in the election.

Smith's comments have drawn criticism from various political leaders and analysts. Some have accused her of inviting foreign interference in Canadian politics, a claim her office has strongly denied. Critics argue that her plea prioritizes political strategy over the well-being of Canadians affected by the tariffs.

While Smith maintains that her request was aimed at fostering a fair resolution to the trade dispute, the debate over her remarks continues to dominate political discourse in Canada.

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