Morning recap: US pulls troops from Nigeria, Tinubu calls First Lady Iya Alakara, Atiku vows 2027 fight, other top stories

Stay updated with Nigeria news: US troop withdrawal, Atiku's 2027 presidential vow, Tinubu's playful nickname for First Lady, and other top stories.

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President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Credit: Presidency

Security cooperation, politics, and economic tensions lead Friday morning’s headlines, as the United States withdraws most troops from a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria following the killing of an ISIS deputy.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar reaffirms his 2027 presidential bid after a court ruling affirms David Mark’s leadership of the African Democratic Congress.

Here are the top stories making headlines for Friday morning, July 3.

US pulls troops from Nigeria after ISIS deputy’s killing