In Nigeria, security, politics and the economy dominate the headlines. Nigerian media are closely following preparations for the Osun governorship election, with political parties intensifying their campaigns ahead of Saturday’s vote. Security also remains a major concern, with reports of attacks and counter-operations in parts of the country, including the Army’s rescue of nine kidnap victims in Kogi and a deadly confrontation involving security forces and suspected bandits in Kebbi.
In the United States, President Donald Trump remains at the centre of major headlines. Trump has confirmed that he secretly switched aircraft during a recent trip from Turkey after the U.S. Secret Service received what was described as a credible Iranian assassination threat. According to reports, he left Air Force One through a catering truck and boarded another military aircraft before travelling to Britain.
In the United Kingdom and worldwide, extreme weather and international security are prominent. Britain is experiencing another spell of intense heat, with analysis suggesting that heatwaves have already cost the UK economy about £4.4 billion in lost output this year, while the country is on course for its hottest summer on record. The UK is also watching today’s partial solar eclipse, while a total eclipse is visible along parts of Spain, Iceland and Greenland.
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