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Nigeria's Senate passes bill to allow creation of state police to tackle insecurity

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill for the creation of state police in a major reform that would reshape the policing structure of the conflict-racked nation

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Homophobic attacks are an affront to any civilised society

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A documentary by The Independent exposing the brutal blackmailing of gay and trans people in Nigeria should be required viewing for Britain’s incoming administration. It’s also a reminder of how properly funded international development can send a powerful signal to the world

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Voices: I was persecuted like these LGBTQ+ people – we can’t sit back and do nothing

COMMENT: Jide Macaulay is a gay Anglican minister who has spent much of his life helping the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria. He is clear that Bel Trew’s new documentary ‘Hunted’ has a message that needs to be listened to – and acted upon

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‘I thought I’d be lynched’: Inside the deadly attacks on Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community

ON THE GROUND: Chief international correspondent Bel Trew investigates the phenomenon of ‘kito’ attacks in Nigeria, where members of the LGBTQ+ community are catfished online, kidnapped, beaten and extorted by gangs in a rising surge of violence and hatred

The Independent UK

Hunted: Kidnapped, blackmailed and tortured for being LGBTQ+

This is the world of “kito” attacks in Nigeria: where members of the LGBTQ+ community are catfished online, kidnapped, tortured and extorted by gangs in a rising surge in violence and hatred.

The Independent UK

Inua Ellams on writing for Doctor Who: ‘It felt like God had given me the keys to his workshop’

Poet and playwright Inua Ellams has described the surreal experience of writing for Doctor Who, after becoming the first writer to bring the show to Nigeria on screen with his episode "The Story & the Engine."

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Armed group in Nigeria kills at least 20 people and exchanges gunfire with police

Police say an armed group has killed at least 20 people in Nigeria

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Twins Marry Twins: Heartwarming Nigerian Double Wedding Goes Viral and Melts the Internet

Twin brothers and sisters celebrated a unique double wedding in Nigeria, capturing global attention with their heartwarming ceremony and viral social media presence.

International Business Times UK

‘I was crying almost every night’: Woman quit her $180K tech job despite living the American dream, here’s why

A Nigerian woman, Primzy, walked away from a $180,000 tech career in the US, finding misery despite achieving immigrant success. Her story, which went viral, highlights the struggle between external achievements and personal fulfillment. After facing parental disappointment, she pursued photography, finding joy and eventually earning her father's validation, proving…

The Economic Times

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: an African dream that could reshape world energy markets

After two decades of delays, the colossal trans-Saharan gas megaproject to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria is back in the spotlight with this month's announcement that construction of the Algerian section had rebegun. The pipeline, once completed, could fundamentally reshape Europe's energy map.

France 24

Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind

Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following a series of anti-migrant marches and reported attacks on some foreign nationals are struggling to settle into a new life back home

The Independent UK

UN reports record violations of children in conflict, with government forces the main perpetrators

A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight

The Independent UK

‘The sea took everything away’: how Nigeria’s ‘Happy City’ is disappearing beneath the waves

More than half of Ayetoro – a Christian utopia founded in the 1940s – has been lost to the ocean, and its remaining people are running out of options

The Guardian - UK

Former Nigerian oil minister who allegedly stayed in £2.8m central London home cleared of bribery charges

Diezani Alison-Madueke was cleared of five counts of bribery and one of conspiracy to commit bribery

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The Conversation

Money, food and survival: what drives paid sex among young mums in 3 African countries

Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have engaged in this exchange in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria and 25% in Uganda. The behaviour has been linked…

The Independent UK

Trial shows plastic sheet could save thousands bleeding to death during childbirth: ‘Beyond our wildest dreams’

IN FOCUS: A woman dies from postpartum haemorrhage somewhere in the world every 12 minutes, but an innovative plastic drape could save tens of thousands of lives a year. Liz Cookman reports

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Every Goal Lionel Messi Has Scored at the World Cup

Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals are the joint-most in tournament history.

The Economic Times

SEEPCO supplies 6 million barrels of Nigerian crude to Indian refiners

Amidst West Asia crisis concerns, India's state-run refiners diversified oil supplies by sourcing nearly six million barrels from Nigeria's SEEPCO between March and May 2026. This move, utilizing crude from SEEPCO's Okwuibome field, bypassed the Strait of Hormuz, bolstering India's energy security during global uncertainty.

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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…

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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”.

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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.

The Economic Times

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 Independent UK

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

Sports Lens

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.

Medical Daily

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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