US approves $346M arms sale to Nigeria
Nigeria is set to receive a major U.S. weapons package including bombs, rockets, and technical support to boost its defense capabilities.
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Nigerian army kill dozens of armed gang members in Zamfara offensive
Nigerian forces kill dozens of gang members in Zamfara during air and ground offensive
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Islamic State claims church massacre in eastern Congo, at least 43 killed
In a statement on its Telegram channel, Islamic State said its fighters killed around 45 people and set fire to dozens of homes and shops during the attack
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Nigerian river ferry capsizes killing 13 including children, farmers
At least 13 people died in a river ferry accident in Nigeria over the weekend, with 26 rescued from a vessel carrying grains and livestock.
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Dangote says cheap Russian fuels jeopardise Africa’s refinery boom
Africa pumps about 7 million barrels of crude a day but refines only 40 % of what it consumes, forcing the continent to import some 120 million tonnes of fuel annually
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Bandits kill 6, kidnap 100+ in Zamfara village raid
The attackers swept into the community at about 10:40 GMT, firing randomly before moving door‑to‑door to seize residents
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Buhari dies at 82 after shaping Nigeria’s politics
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London at 82, remembered for his stern leadership and controversial time in office.
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Nigeria rejects US bid to relocate Venezuelan deportees
The White House has not commented on the reported plan
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Nigerian Air Force kills dozens of bandits in Niger
Airstrikes in north-central Nigeria killed scores of bandits as part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA aimed at ending recent terror attacks in the region
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Over 700 missing weeks after Nigeria floods
283 houses, 50 shops completely destroyed, Niger State Governor Bago says, according to local media reports
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