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US conducts 'powerful, deadly' strike against ISIS in Nigeria over 'slaughtering' of Christians
World | December 26, 2025 7:07 ISTIn 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 ISTThe 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 ISTState 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 ISTThe 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 ISTNigeria 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 ISTBoko 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 ISTBuhari, 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 ISTAccording 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 ISTNigeria 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 ISTNigerian 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 ISTAt 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 ISTNo 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 ISTThe 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 ISTPrime 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 ISTPM 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.
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PM Modi gifts Nigerian President a masterpiece of Kolhapur’s traditional silver craft | PIC INSIDE
World | November 18, 2024 17:16 ISTIn a gesture reflecting India’s rich heritage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the President of Nigeria with a Silofar Panchamrit Kalash during their recent meeting.
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PM Modi honoured with Nigeria's GNOC, first foreign dignitary after Queen Elizabeth
World | November 17, 2024 19:48 ISTPM Narendra Modi is on a three-nation visit scheduled from November 17 to November 21. On the first leg of his visit, he reached Nigeria today. This visit is the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years. He will also visit Brazil and Guyana.
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PM Modi in Nigeria: PM Modi receives special welcome as he lands in Nigeria
News | November 17, 2024 15:22 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on November 16 landed in Abuja, the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. PM Modi received a grand welcome upon his arrival. He is on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana from November 16 to 21. Watch to know more!
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PM Modi gets unique welcome in Nigeria, presented with 'Key to the City' of Abuja | What it means?
World | November 17, 2024 7:56 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana scheduled from November 17 to November 21. This visit is the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years.
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PM Modi arrives in Nigeria, receives grand welcome by Indian diaspora on historic visit | WATCH
World | November 17, 2024 6:53 ISTThis is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first-ever visit to the West African Region. He is on a five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. From Nigeria, he is scheduled to travel to Brazil.
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