50 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Ambush With Nigerian Security Officers Missing

50 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Ambush With Nigerian Security Officers Missing

Reuters reports Breaking News on at least 50 Boko Haram fighters that were killed in a Tuesday ambush on a convoy overseeing Nigeria's power grid installations. Seven members of the country's infrastructure security force are missing. Despite ongoing military efforts to weaken the group, Boko Haram remains a persistent threat, continuing to target both civilians and government forces in deadly attacks.

November 21, 2024 2

Africa

Helicopter Crash in Nigeria Kills Three En Route to Offshore Oil Facility

A helicopter crash in Nigeria claimed the lives of at least three people on Thursday while en route to an offshore oil production facility, according to the state-owned NNPC. Reuters indicates that the helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, lost contact during its flight from Port Harcourt to the Antan Floating Production Storage and Offloading facility. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including six passengers and two crew members.

October 25, 2024 15

World

Former Abercrombie boss arrested on sex trafficking charges

The former boss of Abercrombie and Fitch was arrested on Tuesday on sex trafficking charges. Mike Jeffries was arrested in West Palm Beach in the US state of Florida - two others are also facing criminal charges. They are expected to appear in federal court on Tuesday. Sally Patterson reports.

October 23, 2024 11