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Trump news briefing: President praises military after launching Christmas Day strikes on IS in Nigeria

Trump also wishes ‘merry Christmas to all, including the dead terrorists’, after strikes. Key US politics stories from Thursday 25 December

The Guardian - US · Dec 26, 2025

Why has Trump ordered strikes in Nigeria and what has it got to do with the persecution of Christians?

Parts of the US right have for years been amplifying claims that Christians face violence in Nigeria, a notion the US president has helped to encourage

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

U.S. forces strike ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says

The U.S. military conducted "numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing," Trump said.

Axios · Dec 26, 2025

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Trump’s defense secretary warns ‘more strikes to come’ on Nigeria after ISIS targets hit

The US has accused IS of targeting Christians in the country

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

US carries out strikes on Nigeria targeting Islamic State militants, Trump says

President claims strikes targeted militants in country’s north-west, accusing group of attacking Christian communities

The Guardian - AU · Dec 25, 2025

Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Super Eagles bid to seal spot in knockout stage of Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025

From childhood staple to luxury food: how Nigeria’s jollof became too expensive to eat

High inflation and a cost of living crisis mean that the familiar favourite has become a rare Detty December treat for many in the country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

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Suspected suicide bomb at mosque in Nigeria kills five and injures more than 30

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The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

At least five killed in attack during evening prayers at mosque in Nigeria

Police believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack after finding fragments of a suspected suicide vest at the site.

Euronews · Dec 25, 2025

Blast at mosque in Nigeria kills 5 and injures more than 30 in apparent suicide attack

A bomb has exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing five people

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

Tears of joy as Nigerian families reunite with kidnapped schoolchildren

Families in north-central Nigeria have joyfully reunited with schoolchildren held for a month after a mass abduction

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco

AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.

Euronews · Dec 24, 2025

Five things we learned on Day 3: Big cats growl as a birthday boy creaks

Tunisia and Senegal cruised past Uganda and Botswana while Nigeria teetered past Tanzania, whose birthday boy skipper says the 2027 Cup of Nations might be one too far.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 24, 2025

Nigeria open Cup of Nations account with gritty win over Tanzania

Nigeria started their bid for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday night with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania at the Stade de Fez.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 24, 2025

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The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Senegal open Afcon title bid with 3-0 victory as Nigeria labour to win over Tanzania

Senegal looked the stronger of the two title contenders, with Nicolas Jackson scoring a brace for the 2021 champions

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Ademola Lookman seals nervy opening win for Super Eagles at AFCON

A frustrating night for Victor Osimhen as Eric Chelle’s side labour to victory at Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

Nigeria vs Tanzania LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

Victor Osimhen and the Super Eagles out to make an early statement at the Africa Cup of Nations

International Business Times UK · Dec 23, 2025

Four Corners CEO Arrested While Fleeing to Nigeria After Billing for Care Services Provided to Dead Veterans

Nigeria-born Four Corners Health CEO submitted nearly 10,000 false claims to the VA, totaling $7 million in illegitimate reimbursements, and used the funds to sustain a lavish lifestyle.

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Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2025

Nigeria boss Chelle urges squad to outdo Cup of Nations feats in Cote D'Ivoire

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle on Monday called on his players to better the exploits of the team that surged to the Cup of Nations final nearly two years ago in Cote d'Ivoire.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2025

Five things we learned on Day 2: Playing it cool and surprises

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle stayed super smooth despite coming under fire from a tetchy hack for his team failing to conquer the universe. And there was a shock for fans of Mali and Leicester City.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction

Nigerians have welcomed back 130 children and teachers who were released after being seized in one of the largest mass abductions in the country’s history

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025

How to watch AFCON 2025 FOR FREE in UK: TV channel and live stream for every game

35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations takes centre stage in Morocco this winter

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025

Freed Nigerian schoolchildren to be reunited with families

Month-long ordeal ends but no details released on how they regained their freedom or who was behind abduction

Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2025

Nigeria says all freed after release of 130 abducted Catholic schoolchildren

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren who were taken at gunpoint from a Catholic school in November. The government says that no more staff and students are still being held.

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