News24 | US, Nigeria diverge in details over strikes on militants
Following surprise US strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remains unclear who or what was actually hit as Washington and Abuja tell slightly different stories.
SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025, 18:53
Following surprise US strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remains unclear who or what was actually hit as Washington and Abuja tell slightly different stories.

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