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US and Nigerian Forces Eliminate ISIS Global Deputy Leader in Rare Africa Operation

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US President Donald Trump has announced that American forces, working alongside Nigerian troops, have successfully eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command global leader of the Islamic State (ISIS). The operation, described by Trump as “meticulously planned and very complex,” represents one of the most significant counterterrorism victories in Africa in recent years. “Tonight, at my direction, […]

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Nigeria’s Former Power Minister Sentenced to 75 Years in Landmark Corruption Verdict

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A Nigerian court has handed down a landmark 75-year prison sentence to Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power, after finding him guilty of laundering 33.8 billion naira (approximately $24.7 million) through fraudulent contracts linked to government-funded power projects. The verdict, delivered in absentia on Wednesday, marks one of the most significant corruption convictions in

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Islamic State Claims Fatal Attack on Nigeria Football Pitch, Death Toll Rises to 29

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At least 29 people were killed and several others injured when gunmen attacked a football viewing party in Gombi, Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, on Sunday evening. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the assault, which targeted young people watching a football match on a pitch in the town. Security sources told local media

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Dangote Refinery’s $40 Billion IPO: Africa’s Largest Energy Bet Takes Shape

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, is preparing to list approximately ten percent of his landmark oil refinery in a multi-exchange Initial Public Offering that analysts are already calling the most significant capital markets event in African history. The offer, expected to open for subscription as early as May or June 2026, will target listings on

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Nigeria Charges Six Over Alleged Coup Plot: What the Trial Means for West Africa’s Largest Democracy

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Nigeria’s Department of State Services announced on Tuesday that six individuals have been formally charged in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The accused, whose identities have not been fully disclosed by security agencies pending legal proceedings, are said to have coordinated meetings, acquired materials, and sought

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Nigeria Opens One of Africa’s Largest Terrorism Trials, 500 Suspects Face Court

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Nigeria has launched one of the largest terrorism trials in its history — and one of the most significant in Africa in recent memory. More than 500 suspects accused of supporting militant groups, primarily in the insurgency-ravaged northeast, were arraigned before a special court in Abuja in proceedings that began last week and have already

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