US Says Top ISIS Leader Killed In Africa

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2026

International

US President Donald Trump has said that American and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by Washington as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, in a joint counterterrorism operation in Africa. US Nigeria Operation Kills ISIS Leader Trump said the mission was carried out by

International

US Carries Out Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Nigeria

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

The United States military carried out airstrikes against Islamic State fighters in Nigeria on December 25, targeting locations linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province. The strikes were conducted as part of counter-terror operations aimed at weakening the group’s ability to carry out attacks in the region. US officials said the operation was focused […]

International

Nigeria Welcomes U.S. Help Amid Trump’s Threats

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

The government of Nigeria said on Sunday that it is open to assistance from the Donald Trump-led United States in combating Islamist insurgents, provided the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are respected. A spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s office, Daniel Bwala, told news agencies that Nigeria “welcomes U.S. assistance as long as it recognises our

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Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner Country to Enhance Trade and Investment

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2025

Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS bloc as a partner country, marking a significant step in its efforts to boost trade and investment. The BRICS group, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has been expanding its reach to include emerging economies. Nigeria’s inclusion aligns with its strategic goals to strengthen economic ties