Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria

President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.

• May 16

Nigeria police charge Anthony Joshua's driver after fatal crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.

• Jan 2

Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash

British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that killed two other people, Matchroom Boxing said.

• Dec 29, 2025

U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says

Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

• Dec 26, 2025

12 young girls kidnapped in Nigeria freed by abductors

Their release comes as Nigeria has experienced a surge in abductions of young people over the past two weeks.

• Nov 29, 2025

Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria, escalates claim of Christian persecution

For a second-straight day Saturday, President Trump accused the Nigerian government of not doing enough to prevent the killings of Christians.

• Nov 1, 2025

Prince Harry and Meghan visit Africa

Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria.

• May 10, 2024

Furor over Messi no-show in Hong Kong game deepens with Argentina's tour of China canceled

The fallout from Lionel Messi's failure to play in a club exhibition match in Hong Kong has spread with both of Argentina's friendly matches as part of a tour of mainland China next month canceled by local football authorities.

• Feb 11, 2024

Nigeria boat accident leaves 15 children dead and 25 more missing

A local official said the kids were trying to cross a river to collect firewood when their over-crowded boat capsized.

• May 10, 2023