May 17 Morning Brief: from Military Strike to Abuja Tragedy
Good morning. Here are today’s top stories shaping Nigeria: Nigeria’s military, backed by U.S. intelligence, has eliminated ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a precision strike. The Defence Headquarters says no soldiers were lost and no foreign troops were involved. Across politics, APC primaries in several states saw power blocs clash as influential figures like Buhari’s son and Obasa secured candidacies. Meanwhile, oil revenue fell by ₦78.7bn in March despite rising crude prices, raising questions about production and remittance efficiency. In other news, a three-storey building under construction in Abuja collapsed, killing at least five people. Former President Jonathan warns that Nigerians are growing too accepting of insecurity, and Nollywood actress Shine Rosman highlights financial struggles among performers. Plus, Chelsea eye former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso.
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