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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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Canada Post and Postal Union Strike Tentative Deal, Strikes Suspended

 

            A Canada Post delivery truck is photographed in Hamilton on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 


Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have announced they have reached agreements in principle after more than two years of contentious bargaining. The deal covers both the union’s urban carriers and its rural and suburban bargaining units, marking a significant step toward ending months of rotating strikes.

Under the terms of the agreement, CUPW has agreed to pause strike action, while Canada Post has suspended its right to impose a lockout. This temporary truce ensures that mail and parcel delivery will continue uninterrupted during the busy holiday season, a critical relief for businesses and households relying on timely service.

The agreements in principle mean that both sides have settled on the main points of new contracts, but the precise contractual language still needs to be finalized. Once completed, the tentative agreements will be put to a vote by CUPW members. Until ratification, the union retains the right to resume strike activity if negotiations stall.

The bargaining process has been fraught, with CUPW pressing for better wages, improved job security, and protections against structural changes, while Canada Post has sought reforms to stabilize its finances amid mounting losses. The Crown corporation recently reported its largest quarterly loss in history, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.

For now, the agreement signals a temporary resolution that averts further disruption during the holiday rush. However, the coming weeks will be crucial as both sides work to finalize the language of the contracts and secure member approval.

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