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US, Nigerian Forces Kill Senior ISIS Leader in Joint Operation

Joint military operations conducted by US and Nigerian forces successfully killed a senior ISIS leader and numerous other terrorists in Nigeria. This action is seen as a strategic blow to the terror group in the region.

19 May, 13:48 — 20 May, 10:13
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast

Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.

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SCMPMostly Factual3h ago

Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Isis fighters

A joint operation by the United States and Nigeria against Islamic State fighters has killed 175 over the past few days, Nigeria’s military said on Tuesday, while the head of the US Africa Command said it showed the capabilities its forces could bring in Africa, home to the “epicentre of global terrorism”. The US sent troops to Nigeria in February in what was deemed a mostly advisory and training role, but the joint operation signals more active involvement. The US Africa Command, or AFRICOM,...

By Associated Press

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4m ago

US, Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS leader in strategic blow to terror group

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said in a statement on Saturday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed “along with several of his lieutenants” in a joint strike with the US.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual12h ago

22 terrorists killed in North Waziristan

President, PM praise security forces for successful operation

By Our Correspondent

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Premium TimesMostly Factual27m ago

Oloyede made JAMB model for Nigeria’s public institutions – Cleric

Mr Solagberu said under Mr Oloyede, a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ilorin, JAMB became the nation's most credible examination agency. The post Oloyede made JAMB model for Nigeria’s public institutions – Cleric appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By adajiesther

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geo-newsMostly Factual19h ago

Security forces kill 22 terrorists during sanitisation operation in North Waziristan - Geo News

Security forces kill 22 terrorists during sanitisation operation in North Waziristan  Geo News

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guardian-ngMostly Factual12h ago

175 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters eliminate in Nigeria-US joint operations – DHQ - The Guardian Nigeria News

175 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters eliminate in Nigeria-US joint operations – DHQ  The Guardian Nigeria News

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By Punch Newspapers

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Popular Pastor apologises, faces backlash over ‘cursed’ Arsenal comments

Popular Nigerian pastor and musical artiste, Dolapo Lawal has come under heavy criticism online after making controversial remarks about English club Arsenal F.C. and its supporters. The post Popular Pastor apologises, faces backlash over ‘cursed’ Arsenal comments appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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