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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso -- three countries led by military governments -- are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has drawn criticism after urging Davido, Burna Boy and Asake to use their wealth to support poor Nigerians.
Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, army says.
A viral video showing two Nigerian Army helicopters making a dramatic combat-style landing during a military simulation in Port Harcourt has sparked debate over the manoeuvre and crowd safety.
"We have withdrawn much of our forces that were just there for that operation," US Africa Command's General Dagvin Anderson said.
"We're opening another sector to cover the border between Nigeria, Benin Republic and Niger."
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