A court in Nigeria sentenced Mahmud Muhammad Usman, a leader of Ansaru (a militant group linked to al‑Qaeda), to 15 years in prison. He was convicted of illegal mining and using the proceeds to finance terror activities.
2. Doctors’ strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced a five‑day strike over grievances including unpaid salaries, delayed release of training funds, and welfare concerns
Chukwuebuka Francis
47 days agoTop militant leader sentenced
A court in Nigeria sentenced Mahmud Muhammad Usman, a leader of Ansaru (a militant group linked to al‑Qaeda), to 15 years in prison. He was convicted of illegal mining and using the proceeds to finance terror activities.
2. Doctors’ strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced a five‑day strike over grievances including unpaid salaries, delayed release of training funds, and welfare concerns
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