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on Monday, in an attack the military said killed 70 "bandit" gang members. A local resident who lost his daughter and two other family members told AFP they buried 13 bodies.

nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo has passed away at the age of 40 after a private battle with cancer. His death, confirmed by Nollywood colleagues, has prompted widespread tributes. Ekubo, known for his roles in romantic films and humanitarian work, was a prominent figure in the nigerian film industry.

nigerian troops have successfully rescued nine individuals, including seven children and two women, who were abducted from an illegal orphanage in Kogi State last month. The victims were recovered from a forest area after an attack that initially saw fifteen pupils freed. This incident highlights the ongoing threat of abductions for ransom across Nigeria.

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday. There was also a half-time show at last year's FIFA Club World Cup final, also at MetLife Stadium, which stretched the break in excess of the regulation 15 minutes.

British sprinter CJ Ujah, a sub-10-second 100m runner and 2017 World Championship relay gold medalist, faced a significant setback after a doping violation at the Tokyo Olympics. Following a 22-month ban for a non-intentional violation linked to supplements, Ujah has returned to competition and is working to rebuild his athletic career.

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University celebrated its 11th convocation, awarding 2,481 degrees, including 115 PhDs. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Nigeria's Kebbi Province Lieutenant Governor graced the event. Graduates were urged to embrace new responsibilities and contribute to society. The university highlighted its advancements in research and entrepreneurship, with all degrees now on DigiLocker.