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Nigeria, U.S. Conduct Joint Military Strike In Northwest, Signal More Operations to Come

Temitayo Olumofe10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

The Nigerian government confirmed Friday that it carried out a “joint” precision military operation with United States forces on Christmas Day, targeting ISIS-affiliated militants in the northwestern state of Sokoto. The action signals a potential escalation in coordinated counter-terrorism efforts amid complex regional security crises. In a televised interview, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated…

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Islamic Cleric Sheikh Gumi Urges Tinubu to Halt US Military Cooperation.

Abdullah Ahmed10 months ago02 mins

KADUNA, NIGERIA – Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately cease all military cooperation with the United States, including reported U.S. airstrikes against terrorist targets within Nigeria. In a strongly-worded statement posted to his Facebook page on Friday, Gumi warned that American military involvement risks exacerbating the…

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Kenyan Religious Movement Celebrates Birth of ‘Black Messiah’ on Christmas Day.

Temitayo Olumofe10 months ago03 mins

In a small candlelit room in western Kenya, worshippers clad in white gathered on Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of whom they revere as the “Black Messiah.” The service was held by members of Legion Maria, an African religious movement that blends Christian theology with messianic beliefs centered on a Black incarnation of Jesus….

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Libyan Army Chief, Seven Others Killed in Turkish Plane Crash.

Daniel Otera10 months ago02 mins

The head of Libya’s armed forces, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad, and four other senior military officials died late Tuesday when their business jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara, officials from both Turkey and Libya confirmed. The Falcon 50 aircraft went down near the Haymana district, about 74 kilometers (45 miles) south of the…

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AFCON 2025: Tanzania Coach Gamondi Defiant Ahead of Super Eagles Clash.

Samuel Williams10 months ago03 mins

As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks into gear, Tanzania’s head coach Miguel Gamondi has struck a tone of defiant optimism ahead of his side’s daunting Group C opener against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night in Fez. On paper, the contest appears heavily one-sided. Nigeria, three-time African champions and perennial contenders, will face…

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Diplomatic Spat With US Largely Resolved – FG.

Yemi Olakitan10 months ago02 mins

The Federal Government says its recent diplomatic dust-up with the United States, in which President Donald Trump threatened military intervention over alleged mass killings of Christians, “has been largely resolved”. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Monday at a year-end news conference in Abuja, the nation’s capital. …

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Wayne Rooney Endorses Declan Rice as Future England Captain.

Tolulope Afolabi Akinwumi10 months ago02 mins

Former England captain and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has identified Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the natural long-term successor to Harry Kane for the national team’s captaincy. Rooney’s endorsement came after he witnessed Rice’s commanding performance in Arsenal’s gritty 1-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Saturday, a result that returned the Gunners…

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Australian PM Apologizes to Jewish Community After Bondi Hanukkah Shooting.

Tijesuni Promise10 months ago03 mins

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a formal apology to the nation’s Jewish community following a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, marking one of the deadliest such attacks in the country’s history. “As Prime Minister, I feel the weight of responsibility for an atrocity that happened while I’m Prime…

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Nigeria Records N940bn Export Decline Amid U.S. Tariff Shift, Trade Balance Reverses.

Aliyu U. Tilde10 months ago03 mins

Nigeria’s trade balance with the United States swung sharply into deficit in the first nine months of 2025, as exports fell by nearly N941 billion and imports more than doubled, according to foreign trade data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figures reveal a dramatic reversal from the same period in 2024,…

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Gold Surges to Unprecedented Peak Amid Mounting Bets on Federal Reserve Rate Cuts

Simon Kolawole10 months ago03 mins

Gold prices soared to a historic high on Monday, driven by growing market confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will extend its rate-cutting cycle into the coming year. In early trading, the spot price of gold reached an all-time peak of $4,383.76 per ounce, surpassing its previous record of $4,381.52 set in October. The…

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