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At Least 109 Killed as Illegal Oil Refinery Explodes in Southeastern Nigeria

HeadlineApr 25, 2022

In Nigeria, at least 109 people have died after a massive explosion Friday at an illegal oil refinery in southeastern Nigeria. It is unclear what sparked the explosion. In other news from Nigeria, the U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 12 high-tech attack helicopters to Nigeria in a deal worth about $1 billion. The deal had been delayed by lawmakers over human rights concerns.

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