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ISIS Second-in-Command Killed in Joint US-Nigerian Operation

The second-in-command of ISIS, identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, has been killed in a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces. This significant blow to the terrorist group was confirmed by both the U.S. and Nigerian presidencies.

16 May, 15:58 — 16 May, 17:31
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa

Nigeria and the US say 'key' ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.

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cbcHigh42m ago

ISIS second-in-command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, presidents say

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command ‌of ISIS globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces in the northeast of the African country, U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said.

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national-postMostly Factual1h ago

Trump says U.S. forces, Nigerian military killed ISIS leader

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was second in command of ISIS globally

By Bloomberg News

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Premium TimesMostly Factual32m ago

INTERVIEW: How we navigate jealousy, sex, trust in our three-person marriage — Nigerian throuple

In a society where monogamy remains the norm, three Nigerians in a throuple relationship give PREMIUM TIMES a sneak peek into their unusual marriage. The post INTERVIEW: How we navigate jealousy, sex, trust in our three-person marriage — Nigerian throuple appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Friday Omosola

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punch-ngMostly Factualjust now

Presidency confirms Al-Manuki killing, says 2024 report was mistaken identity

Nigeria’s Presidency confirms the killing of ISWAP commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki in a joint US op, clarifying a 2024 report was mistaken identity. Read More: https://punchng.com/presidency-confirms-al-manuki-killing-says-2024-report-was-mistaken-identity/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed48m ago

Skills, not just certificates, will drive Nigeria’s future – Tinubu 

He urged graduates to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation, and practical skills to stay relevant in a changing global economy. The post Skills, not just certificates, will drive Nigeria’s future – Tinubu  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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