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Horror in Nigeria as gunmen kill at least 20 people in night attack

A 48-hour curfew was implemented by the state after the horror attack

The Independent UK

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots

Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.

The Conversation

Malnourished children and desperate mothers: the healthcare facility on the frontline of Nigeria’s hunger crisis

About 6.4 million Nigerian children are expected to be acutely malnourished by the end of the year, putting impossible pressure on scarce treatment centres

The Guardian - UK

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Nigerian brothers bring parallels of fatherhood, nationhood to the screen

Lagos, Nigeria, June 1993. Political upheaval grips the country as it votes in its first general election since the 1983 military coup. It’s against this backdrop that Akinola Davies Jr set his award-winning debut film My Father’s Shadow. Alongside hopes for a new nation are the trials and tribulations of…

Radio France Internationale

AI-driven border surveillance is spreading across west Africa. What this means for migrants’ rights

West Africa as a region has long had one of the most mobile populations in the world. Since 1979, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has allowed citizens of its member states to travel freely across borders without visas.

The Conversation

Iran's soccer team honors victims of deadly missile strike on elementary school

Players held small backpacks as Iran’s national soccer team used a match against Nigeria to honor the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school

The Independent UK

Iran vs Nigeria LIVE: Friendly result and latest updates as Super Eagles win

Team Melli face the Super Eagles in Turkey

Evening Standard

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Nigeria takes its place on world stage in quest to become regional superpower

Nigeria and UK look to strengthen trade and economic ties amid growing calls from Africa and Caribbean for reparative justice

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria’s return to Windsor castle signals new era in UK economic partnership

Nigeria returns to Windsor Castle after nearly four decades, marking a historic diplomatic reset and opening a new chapter in economic partnership with the United Kingdom. While in Uganda, investors turn to Treasury yields of up to 18%, as land and rental dominance fades.

Euronews

Militants in northern Nigeria kill 10 security forces and 1 resident, officials say

Authorities in northern Nigeria say armed militants ambushed security forces who were responding to a distress call in the northwestern state of Kebbi, fatally shooting nine soldiers, a police officer and one resident

The Independent UK

US troops in Nigeria to help fight terrorism could end up making it worse - analyst

The recent deployment of US soldiers in Nigeria to assist the west African country in its counterterrorism campaign could worsen Nigeria’s insecurity.

The Conversation

Cocoa farmers cut down trees for short-term gain, but keeping them is important – here’s why

The price of most chocolate bars has gone up worldwide in the past year, after cocoa bean prices rose dramatically in 2024.

The Conversation

US sends drones to Nigeria to join troops sent for intelligence and training

The United States is deploying MQ-9 Reaper drones after about 200 troops arrived last month to support Nigeria as it faces a growing security crisis

The Independent UK

How a Nigerian town came to speak ‘street French’

Located deep in Yoruba country, southwestern Nigeria, is the town of Ejigbo. Over time, it has developed its own unique form of spoken French, thanks to close historic ties with other francophone countries.

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Evening Standard

Who Nigeria will face amid World Cup appeal as next opponents revealed

Super Eagles remain hopeful of reviving bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup

The Conversation

Iran war could add to Nigeria’s security troubles. What to watch out for

The war between Iran and Israel and the US may have far-reaching regional and global implications.

Radio France Internationale

US drones deployed to Nigeria alongside troops for intelligence and training

The US military has multiple MQ-9 drones operating in Nigeria alongside 200 troops – in a non-combat role providing training and intelligence support to the military in its fight against Islamist militants across the north, US and Nigerian officials have confirmed.

Radio France Internationale

Why the Sahel is now the world’s deadliest region for terrorism

The Sahel has become the world’s most deadly region for terrorism, with nearly half of all global deaths now taking place there. This marks a long-term shift away from the Middle East and North Africa, recent data shows.

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Evening Standard

Working on new William and Kate portrait ‘a true honour’, photographer says

The picture was taken by British-Nigerian photographer Christianah Ebenezer on Wednesday night

Fashion Times

Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana's Earrings to the Nigeria State Visit and It Meant Everything

Gray coat, pearl drops, and a British-Nigerian designer. Kate Middleton style at the Nigeria state visit was anything but accidental. Here is the full story.

Marie Claire

Another Guest Wore Princess Kate's Green Gown to Nigerian State Banquet

The design looks familiar because it is: Princess Kate wore the same gown to the Royal Variety Performance last November.

Marie Claire

The Royal Family Just Served This Princess Kate-Approved Mocktail That's Perfect for Spring Brunches

The Nigerian state banquet broke royal tradition with its lack of a specialty cocktail.

The Conversation

Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock

The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil…

The Independent UK

Aid deals with religious element risk ‘fanning flames’ of division, senior Nigerian minister says

Nigeria’s chief government spokesperson says such agreements – such as one signed with the US – can be beneficial, but need to be carefully thought out

The Guardian - UK

‘A tactical assault’: why women should be watching the UN’s next moves with trepidation

In this week’s newsletter: we look at the global ‘tactical assault’ on women’s rights, how AI slop is affecting our understanding of atrocities, and Nigeria’s bid to preserve its history in the Arctic

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