Tag: Education Safety
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KNEC confirms death of examiner at KJSEA marking centre in Machakos
Overview of the incident The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has confirmed the death of an examiner stationed at a Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) marking centre in Machakos County. The news, released in a formal statement on Monday, November 24, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the education sector and prompted an immediate review…
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Nigeria: 50 children escape captivity after gunmen abducted students from Catholic school
Breakthrough: 50 children escape from Niger State Catholic school In a developing turn of events following Friday’s mass kidnapping at St Mary’s co-education school in Niger State, Nigeria, a Christian group announced on Sunday that 50 of the more than 300 abducted children have escaped their captors. The relief news comes as authorities and communities…
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227 Abducted from Niger State Catholic School: CAN Updates on Papiri Attack
Overview of the Papiri Attack in Niger State Early reports indicate that gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, on a Friday morning. The incident has drawn widespread concern as details emerge about a large number of abductees. The Niger State chapter of the Christian…
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Kebbi Schoolgirls Abduction: Shettima Promises Full Federal Rescue Efforts
Overview of the Kebbi Abduction Crisis The alarming abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State has drawn nationwide attention to the fragile security landscape in parts of Nigeria. In recent days, families and communities have lingered in uncertainty, hoping for swift state intervention. President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has been under pressure to demonstrate a robust, coordinated…
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Shettima Promises Rescue Efforts for Kebbi Schoolgirls Abduction
Overview of the Promise Vice President Kashim Shettima has spoken directly to the families of the abducted Kebbi State schoolgirls, as well as relatives of the late Brigadier-General Musa Uba and the former vice principal of the school. In a televised address and subsequent statements, he affirmed that the Federal Government will deploy its full…
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Tragedy in Tembisa: Principal and Staffer Killed in School Shooting as Gunman Breaches Premises
Overview of the incident A grave incident unfolded at a school in Tembisa, Gauteng, when a gunman breached the campus and opened fire inside the premises on a Tuesday evening. The shooting occurred as a principal and an administrative staff member were working late, leaving the community in shock and prompting an immediate investigation by…
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Nigeria Vows Swift Rescue of 25 Schoolgirls Kidnapped in Kebbi
Overview of the Incident In a developing security incident that has rattled families and communities in Nigeria’s north-west, 25 female students were abducted from a secondary school in Kebbi State. The Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, confirmed the government’s strong stance and commitment to a swift rescue mission. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about education safety…
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Canberra Schools Closed as Recalled Decorative Sand Contaminated with Asbestos
Urgent safety alert prompts school closures across Canberra Public education authorities in Canberra have ordered the temporary closure of fifteen schools, with several more partially closed, after a batch of recalled decorative coloured sand was found to contain traces of chrysotile asbestos. The issue threatens to disrupt term schedules and raises concerns about the handling…
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Eldoret Driver Sentenced to Life for Defiling a Three-Year-Old Pupil
Harsh Verdict in Eldoret Court In a landmark ruling, a 31-year-old school driver was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of defiling a three-year-old playgroup pupil entrusted to his care. The case, which was heard in Eldoret, highlights the gravity of crimes involving caregivers and the vulnerable. Prosecution Weighs the Burden of Proof…
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Indian Student’s Body Found in Russia Dam 19 Days After Going Missing: What We Know
Indian Student’s Body Found in Russia Dam After 19 Days An Indian student who went missing in Ufa, Russia, has reportedly been found dead in a dam, signaling the end of a distressing search that stretched over nearly three weeks. The incident has shocked the student community and sparked questions about safety, transport, and reporting…