US President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, was killed in a joint military operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the mission was launched under his direction and involved what he described as a highly coordinated […]
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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final against Senegal
RABAT: Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw in the semi-final on Wednesday. Hosts Morocco will now face 2021 champions Senegal in Sunday’s final, while Nigeria take on Egypt in the third-place playoff. Read More: AFCON heats up: Stars set for […]
Namaste Wahala bridges Bollywood and Nollywood in cross-cultural debut
LAGOS: Indian-Nigerian filmmaker Hamisha Daryani Ahuja has brought together two of the world’s largest film industries with her debut movie, Namaste Wahala. The title combines the Indian greeting “namaste” with the Pidgin word for trouble, “wahala”, reflecting the film’s blend of Indian and Nigerian cultural influences. Read More: Netflix unveils packed January 2026 lineup Released on […]
Boxer Anthony Joshua hurt in fatal car crash in Nigeria
British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria’s Ogun State that killed two people, local police said on Monday. Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries when his vehicle collided with another car, Ogun State Police Command said, adding that he had been taken to hospital and that they […]
Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare
Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory on Saturday, leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. But Tunisia refused to […]
US carries out Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
The United States carried out air strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking the first such operation in the country under President Donald Trump. Washington said the strikes were conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities and targeted militant positions linked to IS activity. Read More: Christmas celebrations bring joy across […]
Nigeria’s defence minister resigns amid security crisis
ABUJA – Nigeria’s Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned, the presidency announced Monday, as the country grapples with a growing security crisis. His departure comes amid President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency in response to a surge in mass kidnappings. Read More: A Divine State Trapped in a Security Dilemma Abubakar, 63, stepped […]
Gunmen kidnap 38 in Nigerian church
Gunmen abducted 38 worshippers from a church in Eruku, Kwara State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, demanding a ransom of 100 million naira (around $69,000) per person, a church official told Reuters on Friday. The attack also claimed at least two lives, including the pastor, according to local reports. A video verified by Reuters showed parishioners taking […]
Tragedy at sea: 42 Migrants feared dead off Libya’s coast
At least 42 migrants are missing and presumed dead after a rubber boat capsized off Libya’s coast, the IOM said. Libyan authorities rescued seven survivors who had drifted at sea for six days. The vessel, carrying 49 people, sank near the Al Buri offshore oilfield north-northwest of the Libyan coast. The International Organization for Migration […]
Trump threatens military action in Nigeria
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could deploy troops or launch air strikes in Nigeria to stop what he called “the killing of large numbers of Christians.” Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria… We’re not going to allow […]