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US-Nigeria Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Terrorists, Says Nigerian Army
The Nigerian military said Tuesday that joint airstrikes it launched with US forces at the weekend have killed 175 jihadists from the Islamic State group in Nigeria, including the group's global second-in -command.
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India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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On Camera, Midair Explosion Leaves Jet Engine Shredded, Passengers Terrified
A commercial passenger flight operated by Arik Air made an emergency landing in southern Nigeria after one of its engines exploded, causing severe damage, according to officials and safety reports.
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"Want To Control More People": Marco Rubio Warns Radical Islam A Threat For US
US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) warned that radical Islam's desire to "control more territories and people" is an "imminent threat" to the world.
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'Misinformation': Nigeria Rejects US Allegation Of Religious Freedom Violation
Nigeria's government rejected on Wednesday its designation by the United States as a "country of particular concern" over alleged religious freedom violations, saying the move was based on misinformation and faulty data.
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"Guns-A-Blazing": Trump's Threat To Nigeria Over 'Killing Of Christians'
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send US forces into Nigeria with "guns-a-blazing" if Africa's most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists.
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Nigerian Chef Attempts To Make World's Largest Pot Of Jollof Rice
For Nigerians, jollof rice is more than just food. It is a cultural touchstone, a dish that shows up at weddings, birthdays and family gatherings.
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"Bring Him Back": Indian Family's Urgent Appeal After Son's Kidnapping In Niger
The family of Ranjit Singh, an Indian national abducted in Niger's Dosso region, is pleading for the government's help to bring him back home safely.
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Nigerian TikTok Star 'Sprayed' Money Into Air At A Party, Jailed For 6 Months
A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced a popular TikToker to six months in jail for "spraying" the local naira currency into the air at a party, a common local celebratory practice.
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35 Children Killed In Nigeria School Fair Stampede: Police
A stampede at a high school fair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has left 35 children dead and seriously injured six others, police said Thursday.
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Nearly 800 Arrested In Nigeria Over Crypto-Romance Scams
Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments.
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Nigeria: At Least 27 Dead, Several Missing After Boat Capsizes In Niger River
A Nigerian river ferry capsized Friday killing at least 27 people and leaving many missing, officials told AFP of the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country's busy waterways.
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Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Executed Over 100 Foreigners This Year
The 101 foreigners executed so far included nationals from Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt, and other countries.
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PM Modi Announces 20 Tons Of Humanitarian Aid To Flood-Hit Nigeria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended condolences to the people of Nigeria for the loss of lives due to the devastating floods that hit the country last month and announced to send 20 tons of humanitarian aid to support the relief efforts.
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PM Modi To Get Nigeria's 'GCON' Award, 2nd Foreign Guest After Queen Elizabeth
The visit by PM Modi is the first visit by a Prime Minister of India to Nigeria in 17 years. India and Nigeria have been strategic partners since 2007.
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US-Nigeria Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Terrorists, Says Nigerian Army
The Nigerian military said Tuesday that joint airstrikes it launched with US forces at the weekend have killed 175 jihadists from the Islamic State group in Nigeria, including the group's global second-in -command.
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India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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On Camera, Midair Explosion Leaves Jet Engine Shredded, Passengers Terrified
A commercial passenger flight operated by Arik Air made an emergency landing in southern Nigeria after one of its engines exploded, causing severe damage, according to officials and safety reports.
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"Want To Control More People": Marco Rubio Warns Radical Islam A Threat For US
US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) warned that radical Islam's desire to "control more territories and people" is an "imminent threat" to the world.
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'Misinformation': Nigeria Rejects US Allegation Of Religious Freedom Violation
Nigeria's government rejected on Wednesday its designation by the United States as a "country of particular concern" over alleged religious freedom violations, saying the move was based on misinformation and faulty data.
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"Guns-A-Blazing": Trump's Threat To Nigeria Over 'Killing Of Christians'
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send US forces into Nigeria with "guns-a-blazing" if Africa's most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists.
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Nigerian Chef Attempts To Make World's Largest Pot Of Jollof Rice
For Nigerians, jollof rice is more than just food. It is a cultural touchstone, a dish that shows up at weddings, birthdays and family gatherings.
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"Bring Him Back": Indian Family's Urgent Appeal After Son's Kidnapping In Niger
The family of Ranjit Singh, an Indian national abducted in Niger's Dosso region, is pleading for the government's help to bring him back home safely.
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Nigerian TikTok Star 'Sprayed' Money Into Air At A Party, Jailed For 6 Months
A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced a popular TikToker to six months in jail for "spraying" the local naira currency into the air at a party, a common local celebratory practice.
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35 Children Killed In Nigeria School Fair Stampede: Police
A stampede at a high school fair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has left 35 children dead and seriously injured six others, police said Thursday.
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Nearly 800 Arrested In Nigeria Over Crypto-Romance Scams
Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments.
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Nigeria: At Least 27 Dead, Several Missing After Boat Capsizes In Niger River
A Nigerian river ferry capsized Friday killing at least 27 people and leaving many missing, officials told AFP of the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country's busy waterways.
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Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Executed Over 100 Foreigners This Year
The 101 foreigners executed so far included nationals from Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Nigeria, Egypt, and other countries.
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PM Modi Announces 20 Tons Of Humanitarian Aid To Flood-Hit Nigeria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended condolences to the people of Nigeria for the loss of lives due to the devastating floods that hit the country last month and announced to send 20 tons of humanitarian aid to support the relief efforts.
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PM Modi To Get Nigeria's 'GCON' Award, 2nd Foreign Guest After Queen Elizabeth
The visit by PM Modi is the first visit by a Prime Minister of India to Nigeria in 17 years. India and Nigeria have been strategic partners since 2007.
