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

In Nigeria, around 3 July 2026, the US withdrew some troops from the country after an operation against the Islamic State, AFRICOM's chief said. Anadolu Agency reported that the US retains intelligence cooperation with Nigeria. A Punch morning recap listed the troop withdrawal among its top stories.