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BREAKING: 2nd Batch A-29 Tucano Fighter Jets Depart US Enroute Nigeria

The second batch of the A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets ordered by Nigeria to boost the war against insurgency and…

3 years ago

US honors 9/11 dead on 20th anniversary of attacks

America marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Saturday with solemn ceremonies given added poignancy by the recent chaotic withdrawal of…

3 years ago

Nigeria’s $500m Tucano jets, largest purchase in sub-Saharan Africa – US

Nigeria's purchase of 12 new A-29 Super Tucano jets at a sum of $500 million is the largest single arms…

3 years ago

Rockets fired at Kabul airport as Afghan withdrawal looms

About five rockets were fired at Kabul airport early on Monday, a US official said, as the United States rushed…

3 years ago

US begins airstrike in Afghanistan, kills IS planner

The US military says it has killed an Islamic State ‘planner’ in retaliation for Thursday’s deadly suicide bombing in Kabul…

3 years ago

Afghanistan: Biden defends US pullout, warns Taliban leaders

President Joe Biden says he has no regrets in withdrawing the United States troops from Afghanistan despite searing images of…

3 years ago

FBI: Three US law firms to defend Abba Kyari

Concerned Advocates For Good Governance, a political pressure group, says it has consulted three US-based law firms to defend former…

3 years ago

FG not aware of $875m arms deal with US – Minister

The Federal Government says it is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US. Daily Trust had…

3 years ago

US lawmakers halt $875m military equipment sale to Nigeria

United States lawmakers have stalled a proposed sale of attack helicopters to Nigeria based on President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s perceived…

3 years ago

Anger as US pundits mock Nigeria’s basketball victory

A well-known TV personality in the US has come under fire for mocking the names of Nigeria's basketball players, following…

3 years ago