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Iran attacked American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, warning its Gulf neighbours that they had a “responsibility” to stop the United States and Israel from using their territory to strike the Islamic Republic. The strikes came after the US carried out attacks on Iran in response to the downing of an American helicopter, straining a ceasefire that took effect in April. The exchange drew international calls for restraint on the eve of the World Cup, which the US is co-hosting and Iran is participating in. It has also cast doubt on US President Donald Trump’s claim that negotiations…

Nigeria-based original equipment manufacturer Alfera Technik has unveiled its first range of consumer devices in Europe, marking a strategic move to expand beyond its initial domestic launch and establish a foothold in the global electronics market. The company showcased three devices: Alfera One, Alfera Pro, and Alfera Max at a product event in Brussels, targeting everyday users, professionals, developers, and gamers, respectively. Alfera Technik was first introduced in Lagos in September 2025 as part of its entry into Nigeria’s consumer electronics sector. The Brussels event marks its first major international showcase. The company has outlined plans to establish a manufacturing…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament. Infantino is likely to face tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and an immigration crackdown that has seen a top referee, fans and team officials barred from co-hosts the United States. The head of world football’s governing body will give a rare press conference in Mexico City, where co-hosts Mexico play South Africa on Thursday in the opening match at the Estadio Azteca. The 2026 men’s World Cup has been expanded to…

The Edo state government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a kidnap threat against students. The directive, contained in a circular issued by the State Ministry of Education and signed by its Permanent Secretary, Mr Enodolomwanyi Otamere, said the affected schools were Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and Makeke Secondary School. The circular dated June 9 was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Benin. NAN reports that the closure came against the backdrop of a security intelligence report by the Department…

News » Premier League news » AFC Bournemouth newsJune 9, 2026 20:44 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Man Utd want Alex Scott Manchester United believe they can prise Alex Scott away from Bournemouth for £60 million during the summer transfer window, according to The Athletic. The Red Devils have already secured an agreement for Atalanta’s Ederson, but they are planning to make more midfield additions this summer.SScott is one of the top names on their radar after a promising campaign for the Cherries, where he was brilliant from the heart of their midfield.Bournemouth are currently reluctant to part ways with the Englishman and remain optimistic…

Nigerian afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, has paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, Michael Ndika, revealing that he played a pivotal role in her music career and discouraged her from taking a break from the industry. In a video widely believed to have been recorded during activities held in honour of her late husband and shared by @ChuksEricE via X on Friday, the Grammy-nominated artiste recounted how their relationship evolved into a partnership that shaped her career and personal life. Ndika, the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on afro-house and contemporary African music, died on…

Gilbert Ekugbe President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N10bn as emergency funding to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness against a possible Ebola outbreak, following renewed cases reported in parts of Africa. According to a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, the intervention is aimed at reinforcing national health security systems and improving rapid response capacity. The statement added, “The fund will strengthen the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and support critical national public health emergency response activities.” The funding will primarily support the Nigeria Centre…

Anywhere one turns in Nigeria today, there is fear everywhere. The nature of this fear is that it does not discriminate. It is universal. It transcends ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, and social status. This fear is known to all. It is the fear of kidnappers and bandits. Across the nation’s highways, farms, schools, communities, and even places once considered safe, such as churches and mosques, many Nigerians now live with the unsettling reality that danger could strike at any moment. The media is awash with tales of woe. Hardly a day passes without reports of abductions, attacks on communities, or…

This article is crossposted from IEEE Spectrum’s careers newsletter. Sign up now to get insider tips, expert advice, and practical strategies, written in partnership with tech career development company Parsity and delivered to your inbox for free!Early in my career, I walked into a shared office space on my first day as a full stack software developer and sat down between the CTO and the CEO to get onboarded. There were four of us in total. Before the day was over, I received my first assignment.This was one of the most formative—and most stressful—experiences of my professional life. In the…

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed claims that federal lawmakers determine their own allowances. Rather, he insisted that salaries and official vehicle entitlements for members of the National Assembly were fixed by Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Bamidele was reacting to a court ruling that declared national assembly’s N110 billion SUV and allowance spending unlawful. NAN recalls that a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos had recently declared unlawful the national assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes. It ruled that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for…