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Nov 24 2025CRIME

Nigeria's School Kidnappings: A Growing Crisis

In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...

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Nov 23 2025CRIME

Pope Leo Calls for Action After Shocking Nigeria School Kidnapping

Pope Leo has stepped in to ask for help after a terrifying event in Nigeria. A huge group of people, including students and teachers, were taken from a Catholic school. This is not just a big deal because of the number of people involved, but also because it's part of a bigger problem in the area. The Pope spoke about this during a recent gathering. He said he was r...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Nigeria's School Crisis: A Growing Wave of Abductions

In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorough verification process, revealing that 88 more students were capture...

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Nigeria's Home Births: A Closer Look at Rural and Urban Differences

Nigeria faces serious challenges with high maternal and newborn death rates. One big reason is that many women give birth at home instead of in hospitals. This happens more in rural areas than in cities. The lack of skilled help and quick access to medical care in emergencies makes home births risky. The problem is not the same everywhere in Nigeria. Some places hav...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

U. S. Eyes Tough Measures to Safeguard Nigerian Christians

The United States is exploring ways to push Nigeria into taking stronger steps to protect its Christian communities. This includes potential sanctions and increased military cooperation. A top U. S. official recently shared this plan with lawmakers, highlighting concerns over religious freedom in Nigeria. Nigeria has faced criticism from the U. S. President, who has...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Trump's Aid Cuts: A Silent Killer of Nigerian Christians

Nigerian Christians face a significant threat, but it's not just from jihadist groups. The current U. S. administration's aid cuts are causing more harm than the terrorists. If the goal is to protect Nigerian Christians, restoring aid might be more effective than military intervention. The situation in Nigeria is complex. While there have been attacks on Christians,...

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Nov 12 2025RELIGION

Nigeria's Hidden Struggles: More Than Just Religion

Nigeria is facing serious problems, and it's not just about religion. The country, which is home to over 230 million people, is dealing with a mix of ethnic, political, economic, and agricultural issues. Recently, there's been a lot of talk about Christians being persecuted, but the situation is much more complicated than that. In the northern part of Nigeria, group...

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Views: What Do People in Northern Nigeria Think About Mpox Shots?

In northern Nigeria, especially in the city of Kano, people's thoughts and feelings about the mpox vaccine are not well understood. A recent study tried to change that by looking at how aware people are about mpox, how much they think they are at risk, and whether they would get the vaccine. The study found that many people in Kano do not know much about mpox or the...

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Focus on Nigeria's Christians

Trump's attention was grabbed by a news segment on Fox News about Christians being targeted in Nigeria. This sparked a quick reaction from him, leading to a series of posts on Truth Social. He claimed that Christianity was facing a serious threat in Nigeria and that radical Islamists were responsible for the violence. Trump then announced that he was designating Nige...

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Nigeria and the US: Teaming Up Against Terror

Nigeria is open to working with the US to tackle terrorism, but there's a catch. The country wants to make sure its borders stay intact. This comes after US President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action in Nigeria, concerned about the treatment of Christians. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu isn't having it, though. He's pushing back against claims of rel...

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