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Nigerian Politics Rocked: El-Rufai in Trouble, US Slaps Terror Sanctions on Eight Nigerians'

Nigerian Politics Rocked: El-Rufai in Trouble, US Slaps Terror Sanctions on Eight Nigerians'

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US hits eight Nigerians with terror sanctions amid heightened global attention to Nigeria's security landscape, as President Muhammadu Buhari faces fresh accusations over alleged phone tapping at the State Security Service (NSS). The surge in developments marks a busy start to the week for Nigeria's politics and security sector. The latest US move is part of Washington's efforts to disrupt terror-linked networks operating in the country.

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