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  Trump says ISIS second in command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki eliminated: 'He will not terrorise any more'

  World | May 16, 2026 10:34 IST

  Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki will no longer terrorise the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. Trump said with his removal, ISIS’s global operation is greatly diminished.

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  Scores killed and several others injured as bombs explode in Nigeria, suicide bombing suspected

  World | March 17, 2026 6:48 IST

  The blasts were reported at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and two local markets, known as Post Office and the Monday Market, according to Sirajo Abdullahi, head of operations at Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency, or NEMA, in Maiduguri.

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  Nigeria: 30 killed, several injured as passenger truck crashes in Kano

  World | February 09, 2026 6:37 IST

  According to the Kano State government, the truck was transporting both passengers and goods from Kano towards Gujungu town. Many of those on board were thrown from the vehicle when it overturned.

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  At least 25 people dead and 14 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

  World | January 04, 2026 19:35 IST

  The boat capsized during its journey, but further details on the exact cause of the incident remain unclear. The local disaster response agency stated that the boat overturned without warning.

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  Over 30 killed in gunmen attack on village in Northern Nigeria, several abducted

  World | January 04, 2026 18:14 IST

  Over 30 people were killed in gunmen attack on village in Northern Nigeria and several others were abducted. The attackers stormed the village in the Borgu local government area, opening fire on villagers and setting several houses and the local market on fire.

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  US conducts 'powerful, deadly' strike against ISIS in Nigeria over 'slaughtering' of Christians

  World | December 26, 2025 7:07 IST

  In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had warned the ISIS of consequences if the 'slaughtering' of Christians continue in Nigeria. The US will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to 'prosper' under his leadership, Trump asserted.

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  Bengaluru police bust cocaine smuggling: Nigerian woman arrested with drugs hidden in bread

  Karnataka | December 24, 2025 13:28 IST

  The accused arrived in New Delhi last year on a student visa but did not enroll in any educational institution. She later stayed in Mumbai and its suburbs, including Ghatkopar, Ambawadi, and Nalasopara, and became involved in drug trafficking.

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  US rebukes radical Islam amid 'atrocities' against Christians in Nigeria, plans visa curbs

  World | December 04, 2025 7:49 IST

  State secretary Rubio said these radical groups can do anything, including acts of terrorism and assassinations, to establish their dominance across cultures and societies.

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  Nigeria abductions: Over 200 students and 12 teachers taken in gunmen attack on Catholic school

  World | November 22, 2025 6:38 IST

  The kidnapping is part of a growing surge in abductions across northern Nigeria. Earlier in the week, 25 schoolgirls were taken in Kebbi State, and gunmen attacked a church in Kwara State, killing two people and abducting 38 worshippers.

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  Trump gives 'guns-a-blazing' warning to Nigeria over 'killing of Christians'. What does data say?

  Explainers | November 02, 2025 8:14 IST

  Nigeria is an African nation where the population is evenly divided between Muslims and Christians. Generally, the Muslims live in the country's north, while the south is dominated by the Christians.

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  Boko Haram kills over 60 in midnight attack in this country; homes torched, families forced to flee

  World | September 07, 2025 7:54 IST

  Boko Haram is Nigeria's homegrown jihadist militant group. It took up arms in 2009 to fight Western education and impose its radical version of Islamic law. The group split into two factions after the death of the group's longtime leader, Abubakar Shekau, in 2021.

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  PM Modi condoles Muhammadu Buhari's demise: All you need to know about Nigeria's former President

  World | July 14, 2025 13:10 IST

  Buhari, who led Nigeria twice, first as a military ruler and later as a democratically elected president, died at the age of 82 in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

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  Nigeria: 26 killed, three others injured in truck explosion after hitting explosive device in Borno

  World | April 29, 2025 8:44 IST

  According to media reports, the tragedy occurred in Borno state -- a region that has long been plagued by extremist violence, with groups like Boko Haram maintaining a stronghold there for years.

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  Nigeria: Mob kills 16 people they suspected of being 'kidnappers'

  World | March 29, 2025 8:38 IST

  Nigeria mob lynching: In 2022, SBM Intelligence, a Lagos-based research group, said there have been at least 391 mob killings in Africa's most populous country since 2019.

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  Hyderabad Police deports Nigerian national over visa violation, engaging in illegal activities

  February 16, 2025 23:12 IST

  Nigerian national, Ikechukwu Sylvester Mbah, was deported for overstaying in India without valid documents and allegedly associating with drug peddlers.

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  Nigeria: Stampede during holiday funfair at Islamic High School reportedly kills 30 children

  World | December 19, 2024 10:51 IST

  At least 30 children were killed and dozens of others injured on Wednesday in a stampede at a children's carnival organised in Ibadan. The victims are mostly children.

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  Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people including women, children in latest mass abduction spree

  World | December 11, 2024 16:22 IST

  No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction, but locals have attributed it to bandit groups notorious for mass killings and kidnappings for ransom in the conflict-stricken northern region.

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  Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River

  World | November 30, 2024 7:10 IST

  The boat with nearly 200 people on board was on its way to a weekly market in Niger state when the boat capsized. No survivors were found even after 12 hours of search and rescue operations while at least 27 died in the accident.

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  PM Modi showcases India's rich culture, presents world leaders with state-of-the-art gifts

  World | November 23, 2024 7:05 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to the world leaders which reflected India's rich culture and diversity comprising of traditional crafts manifested in the ubiquitous household products crafted with ingenuity from the local area.

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  PM Modi's 5-day diplomatic blitz: 31 bilateral meetings in a whirlwind of global engagements

  World | November 22, 2024 14:13 IST

  PM Modi's visit marked the final leg of a significant journey that began in Nigeria, continued in Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluded with a historic State visit to Guyana. This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years.