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Bulletin world briefing: Trump sends fiery warning to Iran as peace deal in the balance

Trump’s five-word threat to Iran as peace deal comes under pressure Fujitsu chair steps down after ‘inappropriate conduct’ claims Nine dead in Nigeria after bus driver ‘failed to check for oncoming trains’ ‘Green Boots’ to be removed from Everest after 30 years in death zone Extremely rare ‘ghost dog’ captured…

The Independent UK

Nigerians tell their stories of banditry. ‘A month will not go by without someone being killed in this village.’

Banditry is widespread in Nigeria. It has been defined as “a loose collection of various criminal groups involved in kidnap-for-ransom, armed robbery, cattle rustling, rape and sexual violence, pillage and attacks on traders, farmers and travellers, particularly in Nigeria’s northwest region”.

The Conversation

At least 17 people killed by gunmen in Nigeria

More than a dozen farmers have been killed by gunmen in Nigeria, as attacks by armed gangs have increased in recent months.

AAP

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Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in FIFA World Cup debut

Folarin Balogun made a stunning World Cup debut for the United States. He scored two goals in their opening 4-1 win against Paraguay. The striker's performance thrilled the sold-out crowd at SoFi Stadium. Balogun's decision to represent the US has paid off handsomely. He became the first American to score…

The Economic Times

At least 17 people killed by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria

Gunmen have killed at least 17 farmers and wounded about 13 others in northwestern Nigeria

The Independent UK

Argentina vs Algeria World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Argentina open as -245 favorites vs Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16. Our Group J picks back the defending champs in this World Cup 2026 preview.

Sports Lens

Lassa Fever Nigeria 2026: 663 Confirmed Cases, 167 Deaths, 25 Percent Fatality Rate as US Healthcare Experts Issue Urgent Warning to Travelers

Nigeria's 2026 Lassa fever outbreak: 663 confirmed cases, 167 deaths, 25.2% case fatality rate — up from 18.5% last year — across 22 states. 39 healthcare workers infected. NETEC warns U.S. clinicians to increase suspicion in returning travelers. Here is what patients and providers need to know.

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Diphtheria Outbreak 2026: CDC Issues New Sub-Saharan Africa Travel Alert Covering 7 Countries with Over 20,000 Cases and 1,252 Deaths in 2025

The CDC issued a new diphtheria travel alert for Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Somalia on June 2, 2026. WHO documented 20,412 suspected cases and 1,252 deaths in Africa in 2025. Here is what travelers and unvaccinated Americans need to know.

Medical Daily

Joseph Ana obituary

Other lives: Urologist and GP who worked for 20 years in the NHS before returning to Nigeria to become a regional health commissioner

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian man unable to claim Italian lottery win gains residency permit

Former street seller celebrates newfound rights after debacle in claiming €500,000 scratchcard prize while undocumented

The Guardian - UK

Indian sailors, ship fined $6 million in Lagos cocaine case

A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, for cocaine trafficking. Authorities discovered 31.5 kilograms of cocaine aboard the ship at Apapa port. The court imposed fines totaling approximately $6 million, including restitution for the vessel, sending a strong message against international drug trafficking.

The Economic Times

Can African small businesses benefit from China's zero-tariff policy? {Business Africa}

Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China's new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.

Euronews

First group of Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in South Africa

The first group of Nigerians has returned home from South Africa following government-ordered repatriation due to anti-immigration protests

The Independent UK

SPO:Rusty Ronaldo misses mark in Portugal World Cup warm-up

Portugal enter the World Cup after a 2-1 warm-up win over Nigeria, and England scored a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida.

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Rusty Ronaldo misses mark in Portugal World Cup warm-up

Portugal enter the World Cup after a 2-1 warm-up win over Nigeria, and England scored a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Florida.

TechRadar

How to watch Portugal vs Nigeria: FREE streams, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch Portugal vs Nigeria live streams – including for FREE – with Cristiano Ronaldo set to feature in the World Cup 2026 warm-up in Leiria.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Portugal vs. Nigeria on TV, Live Stream

The Iberians face the Super Eagles before flying out to the United States.

The Conversation

Nigeria raised electricity prices to improve supply. Why it hasn’t worked

Nigeria’s electricity regulator triggered a big tariff shock in April 2024. It increased rates for some consumers by over 240%, citing the cost of producing and delivering power.

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Bangkok Post

Young Thai girl allegedly forced by family into prostitution in Nigeria

A 17-year-old Thai girl has been rescued after allegedly being forced into prostitution in Nigeria for two months by members of her family, including her mother.

Bangkok Post

Alleged Nigerian drug kingpin arrested in Bangkok after dramatic standoff

Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) investigators arrested the alleged head of a Nigerian drug network in a dramatic late-night operation during which the suspect attempted to ram his way through a police blockade Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Portugal vs. Nigeria—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Portugal takes on African giants Nigeria in its final outings before the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Nigeria’s conflict-hit Borno state battles cholera outbreak that has killed 74

A cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state has killed 74 people and infected more than 7,000 others since it started in early May

The Independent UK

Armed group kidnaps 39 people during negotiations in northwestern Nigeria

Gunmen have abducted 39 people in northwest Nigeria who were meeting with the parents of a criminal leader

The Guardian - UK

‘We are familiar faces’: are local peacemakers the answer to Nigeria’s bandit crisis?

Nigeria has struggled to contain bandit groups who kidnap and kill but some communities are finding their own solutions

AAP

Gunmen kidnap 39 people during peace talks in Nigeria

Gunmen have abducted 39 people in northwest Nigeria who were meeting with the family of a bandit leader, police say.

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