Russian chess official dies after malaria mosquito bite in Nigeria

PM NEWS Nigeria | 26-08-2026 10:45am |

A Russian chess official has died after contracting malaria from a mosquito bite in Nigeria. The official reportedly suffered from a rapidly progressing severe form of the illness. The death has been confirmed by sources close to the official. The incident highlights health risks in the region.

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