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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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Historic Market Rally: Dow Achieves Record Point Gain Following Tariff Pause Announcement

                

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. stock markets soared to unprecedented heights after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his sweeping global tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 3,000 points, marking the largest single-day point gain in its history. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ also experienced remarkable rallies, with gains of over 9% and 12%, respectively.

The announcement came via a Truth Social post, where Trump stated that the pause would apply to most countries, accompanied by a reduced reciprocal tariff rate of 10%. However, tariffs on Chinese imports were raised to 125%, reflecting ongoing trade tensions.

This historic market rally follows a period of volatility and investor uncertainty, with fears of a global recession looming due to escalating trade wars. The pause provided much-needed relief, signaling a temporary reprieve for businesses and investors alike.

Big Tech stocks led the charge, with companies like Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple posting double-digit gains. Analysts described the day as a "dose of relief" for the markets, highlighting the significance of the announcement in stabilizing investor sentiment.

While the pause offers a moment of optimism, the long-term implications of the trade policies remain uncertain. For now, Wall Street celebrates a day that will be remembered as a milestone in financial history.

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