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JP Morgan Backs Afreximbank Bonds After Fitch Downgrade

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Investor confidence around Afreximbank bonds came into focus after JP Morgan publicly backed the lender’s debt despite a recent downgrade by Fitch Ratings. The move highlights diverging views within global markets on African development finance risks, even as rating agencies reassess exposure amid tightening global financial conditions....

US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing

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Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that lawmakers will be briefed in a closed session, framing the issue as a constitutional balance between executive authority, sovereignty, and parliamentary accountability....

Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker to Be Sidelined for at Least One Week After Ankle Injury

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will be out for at least one week due to a right ankle injury sustained during a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Suns announced that his status will be re-evaluated after the week. Booker had a strong performance before the injury, scoring 31 points in the game....

Dončić Returns to Dallas, Powers Lakers Past Mavericks in 116–110 Win

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Luka Dončić delivered a commanding performance on his return to Dallas, scoring 33 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116–110 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The game marked Dončić’s first appearance in Dallas since the dismissal of the executive who sanctioned his trade, underscoring both personal and competitive significance....

2026 WORLD CUP DRAW: AFRICA HANDED BLOCKBUSTER OPENERS AGAINST WORLD GIANTS

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Africa’s representatives have been handed blockbuster opening fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Friday’s dramatic draw paired Morocco with Brazil, Senegal with France, and South Africa with tournament co-hosts Mexico. The matchups revive iconic World Cup memories and set the stage for continent-defining group battles as Africa seeks to surpass Morocco’s historic 2022 semifinal run....

LeBron James’ 1,297-Game Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ends at 40, Says ‘We Won — That’s What Matters’

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LeBron James’ incredible run of 1,297 consecutive double-digit regular-season scoring games ended on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123–120. The 40-year-old NBA legend finished with eight points but delivered the game-winning assist, insisting the streak didn’t matter. “We won,” he said, as fans marked the end of a historic era....

US ISR Flights Over Nigeria Intensify as Silence From Abuja Fuels Security Speculation

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Reports of US ISR flights over Nigeria have triggered intense speculation after a manned American surveillance aircraft allegedly flew repeated missions over ISWAP strongholds in Borno. With neither Abuja nor Washington confirming the operations, public anxiety is rising amid questions about covert counterterrorism agreements and foreign military presence in Nigerian airspace....

🌍 U.S. CONGRESSMAN HUIZENGA PUSHES SANCTIONS ON NIGERIA OVER RELIGIOUS KILLINGS

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U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga has called for sanctions on Nigerian officials over alleged religious persecution, reigniting Washington’s faith diplomacy debate after President Donald Trump’s explosive “Christian genocide” remarks. While the congressman distanced himself from Trump’s language, he demanded “measurable accountability” for attacks on Christians and Muslims across Nigeria’s northern and middle-belt states....

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