Gunmen launched simultaneous attacks on three communities in northern Nigeria on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people, according to police. The attacks, targeting Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa in the Borgu area of Niger state, occurred during dawn raids, with six fatalities reported in Tunga-Makeri.
The Niger State police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the attacks and stated that the number of abductions remained unclear. The attacks come amid ongoing security concerns in the region, where both Islamic militants and armed gangs have been active.
In other news, diplomats in Havana are reportedly preparing for potential shifts in US policy towards Cuba. According to The Guardian, some diplomats are concerned about Washington's attempts to destabilize the Cuban government.
Meanwhile, in international sports, Brazil made history at the Winter Olympics. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured victory in the giant slalom event in Italy, becoming the first South American country to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Braathen expressed his pride at hearing Brazil's national anthem, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Also, the Argungu International Fishing Festival returned to Nigeria after a period of pause. Thousands of fishermen gathered along the Matan-Fada river in Kebbi State, competing to catch the largest fish, as reported by Al Jazeera. President Bola Tinubu attended the event, despite some security concerns. Participants used traditional methods, including hand-woven nets and calabash gourds.
Finally, an announcement regarding the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with dart frog poison was deliberately timed to coincide with a security conference in Munich, according to Sky News. The timing of the announcement, which accused the Kremlin, was intended to grab global headlines.
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