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  BREAKING: Pregnant Woman, Children Among 11 Abducted in Isapa — Arise News BREAKING BREAKING: Pregnant Woman, Children Among 11 Abducted in Fresh Attack on Isapa — Arise News Published by Arise News — November 25, 2025 (Africa/Lagos) Arise News reports that at least 11 residents — including a pregnant woman and several children — were abducted in a fresh night-time attack on the Isapa community in Kwara State. Attack Details According to Arise News correspondents, heavily armed men invaded Isapa late Monday night, firing shots and forcing entry into several homes. Witnesses told reporters the attackers operated for more than an hour, seizing residents from multiple compounds before retreating into the surrounding bush. Victims Included Pregnant Woman and Children Eyewitnesses confirmed that among those taken are a pregnant w...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Today’s Trending Headlines (Nov 25, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Today’s Trending Headlines Updated: November 25, 2025 • Coverage: Nigeria • Africa • World Thanksgiving air travel plans in the U.S. hit by government shutdown — 1,200 flights cancelled Global Travel Economy U.S. airlines cancelled roughly **1,200 flights** as the U.S. government shutdown disrupted operations just ahead of the Thanksgiving travel week. The cancellations and schedule gaps are creating major traveller disruption and higher costs for millions preparing to travel. 0 Youth impact: Students, young professionals and seasonal workers face last-minute travel stress and potential job disruption in travel/hospitality; calls for travel-safety planning and flexible employer policies rise. Source: Reuters — Thanksgiving air travel plans cut by U.S. government shutdown . ...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top 10 Trending (Nov 23, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top 10 Trending Published: November 23, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Youth • Technology • Business • Climate • Sport Investors Eye Holiday Season Turbulence as AI Stock Buzz Fades Global Business Technology Global markets face potential year-end volatility as doubts rise over near-term U.S. rate cuts and the sharp surge in AI stock valuations cools. Analysts warn of rotation and selective opportunity for disciplined founders and investors. Youth impact: Young fintech founders and digital entrepreneurs should prepare for tighter funding windows and focus on sustainable unit economics. Source: Reuters China & Italy Pledge Deeper Economic Ties Amid G20 Momentum Global Economy Trade Chinese and Italian leaders agreed to strengthen c...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (Nov 22, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Updated: November 22, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Youth • Security • Technology • Governance • Sport Mass School Abduction Hits Nigeria — 300+ Students Seized in Niger State Nigeria Security Education Gunmen attacked a Catholic boarding school in Niger State and abducted hundreds of students and several teachers — one of the largest school abductions in recent Nigerian history. Governments and humanitarian agencies are coordinating rescue and relief efforts. Youth impact: The scale of the attack threatens education access and wellbeing for a generation; youth-centred protection, emergency schooling and psychosocial support must be prioritised. Source: Time South African Women Stage Massive Lie-Down Protest — GBV Declared a National Di...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (Nov 21, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Updated: November 21, 2025 • Africa/Lagos — Top stories across Nigeria, Africa & the world Gunmen in Niger State abduct 52 students from school Nigeria Security Youth Armed attackers stormed a school in Niger State and abducted 52 students in the latest wave of mass kidnappings affecting Nigeria’s northwest. Rescue and negotiation efforts are ongoing as security agencies respond. Youth impact: School abductions directly threaten young people’s right to education and safety — underscoring urgent need for community protection programmes and youth-focused recovery services. Source: Reuters Students taken from Catholic school in central Nigeria in latest abduction Nigeria Education Security Another school abduction — th...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK DAILY HIGHLIGHTS — NOVEMBER 20, 2025 BEFOCUS NEWS DESK DAILY HIGHLIGHTS Nigeria • Africa • Global | Technology • Business • Sports • Education • Entrepreneurship Date: November 20, 2025 1. TD Africa Signs Deal with Schneider Electric to Drive AI-Powered Data Centres in Nigeria Category: Technology • Business • Nigeria TD Africa signed a major MoU with Schneider Electric during Innovation Day Nigeria 2025 to build AI-powered data centres across the country, combining Schneider’s automation expertise with TD Africa’s distribution advantage. Youth Impact: Expands opportunities for young Nigerians in AI infrastructure, data-centre management, engineering and digital entrepreneurship. 🔗 Source: Vanguard Nigeria 2. Zoho One Introduces New Unified & Intelligent Workplace Platform Category: Technology • Business • Nigeria Zoho Nigeria updated its flagship Zoho One platform with improved collaboration tools, enhanced security layers, and inte...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (November 18, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Date: November 18, 2025 1. Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at White House Dinner Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince during an official White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump — a major global spotlight moment combining diplomacy, sports influence and cultural power. Source: AP News 2. Gunmen Kidnap 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi State, Nigeria In a tragic early-morning attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, gunmen abducted 25 girls and killed a staff member. A manhunt by security forces is ongoing. Source: Dawn News 3. WHO Reports South-East Asia Leading Global TB Cases The World Health Organization warns that South-East Asia now accounts for over one-third of global tuberculosis cases, putting the 2025 End-TB targets a...

  BREAKING: The BEFOCUS Story Premieres — A Defining Conversation on Youth Mindset Restoration BREAKING: The BEFOCUS Story Premieres — A Defining Conversation on Youth Mindset Restoration By Witty Global News Desk • Anchored by Angela Ogah • Featuring Itoro Uwah • November 17, 2025 The BEFOCUS Children and Youth Foundation officially premiered its powerful presentation, The BEFOCUS Story , in a special broadcast anchored by Angela Ogah . The founder, Itoro Uwah , sat with Angela to reveal the personal pain, national observation, and intentional purpose that gave birth to this movement. 📽️ Watch the BEFOCUS Story ► WATCH THE VIDEO Angela Ogah Leads a Deep, Unflinching Conversation During the premiere, Angela Ogah guided viewers through a thoughtful and urgent discussion with Itoro Uw...

  BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights (November 18, 2025) BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Daily Highlights Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Africa/Lagos Theme: Youth • Leadership • Security • Climate • Opportunity Gunmen kidnap 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State; vice-principal killed Nigeria Security Education Armed attackers struck a boarding school in Maga, Danko-Wasagu (Kebbi State), abducting 25 female students and killing a staff member in a predawn raid. Authorities launched a manhunt and opened talks with security partners to recover the pupils. The community and parents demand urgent rescue and long-term protection measures for schools. Youth impact: The attack underscores the urgent need for safe-school initiatives, youth community resilience programmes, and fast-response protection systems for students nationwide. Source: D...