Hamas don confirm say Izz al-Din Haddad, di commander of di Qassam Brigades, don die for Israel strike inside Gaza. Israel say Haddad na one of di planners of di October 7, 2023 attack. Di strike happen for Friday night, and Gaza officials say seven people die, many wounded. Di funeral hold for Gaza today.
Aliko Dangote, di richest man for Africa, meet Tanzania President Samia Suluhu for Dar es Salaam. Dangote promise say construction of a new refinery for East Africa go begin dis year. Di refinery, worth about $17 billion, go process 650,000 barrels per day. Dangote say dem go consider different crude oil types, not just one source. Kenya President William Ruto suggest Tanga for di location, but Dangote prefer Mombasa.
Yusuf Buhari, son of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, win di APC primary election for Sandamu/Daura/Mai'adua federal constituency. He get 17,342 votes, beating Auwalu Musa Daura wey get 480 votes. But Auwalu Lawan Daura, son of former DSS boss, reject di result, claim say di election be rigged. Yusuf Buhari call for unity after di win.
Manchester City win di 2026 FA Cup, beating Chelsea 1-0. Antoine Semenyo score di only goal for di second half. Dis be City’s second trophy dis season, after di Carabao Cup. Dem still dey chase di Premier League title, with Arsenal dey top. Pep Guardiola don win 20 trophies for 10 years at City.
US President Trump say American and Nigerian forces kill di deputy commander of ISIS for a joint operation. Di target na Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, wey dey hide for Africa. Nigerian President Tinubu praise di operation, wey happen for Friday for di Lake Chad region. Nigerian army confirm di kill, say di strike destroy di terrorist group.
Russian President Putin discuss di Iran war with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for Saturday. Both sides stress di importance of diplomatic talks. Putin thank UAE for humanitarian support for Ukraine. Putin go visit China for Tuesday.
Fulani herders group Kullen Allah call on Nigerian authorities to revive grazing reserves and stock routes wey dem convert to farms. Di group warn herders against destroying farms. Di conflict between farmers and herders don cause many deaths and property loss.
More than 50 students dey reported kidnapped from schools for northeastern Nigeria on Friday. Di attack happen for Mussa village, Borno state. Di children dey between ages 2 and 5. No group don claim responsibility. Witnesses say di attackers use di children as shields and escape on motorcycles.
APC dey continue primary elections for House of Representatives seats across Nigeria. Di party plan to ensure fairness for aspirants. Senate and governorship primaries go follow later.
A senior Taiwanese official say US arms sales to Taiwan be di backbone of regional stability. Di official speak after Trump-Xi summit. China consider Taiwan as a breakaway province and never rule out force to reunite.
Mahmud Sadis Buba, known as Abun Al’ajabin Zazzau, withdraw from APC House of Representatives primary for Sabon Garin Zariya. He say di withdrawal na for party unity. Controversy arise over his age, with allegations of age falsification.
Family of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, wey dey detained by ICPC, accuse di commission of blocking food delivery. His son, Muhammed Bello El-Rufai, say di commission deny him medical visit and food. El-Rufai dey in custody over corruption allegations wey he deny.
Israel conduct airstrike on Gaza targeting Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, wey dem accuse of planning di October 7 attack. No official confirmation of his death from Hamas or Israel. Gaza emergency services say di strike kill at least seven, wound many.
US prosecutors charge an Iraqi man, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, with planning terrorist attacks across Europe and North America. Dem accuse am of being a commander of an Iran-backed militia. He dey arrested in Turkey and extradited to US. He appear for federal court in Manhattan and dey detained.
Nigerian President Tinubu praise di joint operation wey kill Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, deputy leader of ISIS. Di operation happen for Friday for Lake Chad region. Tinubu thank US for support. Nigerian army confirm di kill, say di strike target di terrorist hideout.
Nigeria army confirm di kill of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki for a joint operation with US forces. Army spokesperson Samaila Uba say di operation dey under counter-terrorism plan. Di army link al-Minuki to di 2018 Dapchi schoolgirl kidnapping.
President Trump say US and Nigerian forces kill di deputy commander of ISIS for a joint operation. Trump say al-Minuki dey hide for Africa and no longer be threat. He thank Nigeria for cooperation.
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