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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Semi-Finals with Lookman’s Strike

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa...
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Tinubu to Super Eagles: Step Up Your Game in AFCON

The Nigerian President has challenged the national football team to improve their performance and...
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Super Eagles Soar into AFCON Knockout Stage with Narrow Win over Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa...
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Cape Verde Crush Mozambique, Advance to AFCON Last 16

Former Manchester United forward Bebe scored a stunning free-kick as Cape Verde secured their...
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Nigeria Edges Out Ivory Coast in Thrilling AFCON Clash

Nigeria secured a crucial victory over hosts Ivory Coast in a tense encounter at...
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Nigeria’s Osimhen Rescues Draw Against Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Opener

Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen scored a vital equalizer to salvage a 1-1 draw...
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DStv Shocks Millions of African Football Fans with AFCON Blackout

Africa's most popular pay TV service, DStv, has dashed the hopes of millions of...
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Morocco and Algeria Vie for Hosting Rights of Africa’s Biggest Football Event

Morocco and Algeria are the frontrunners to host the 2025 and 2027 editions of...

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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.