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Famous Afrobeat singer, Davido, has officially announced his white wedding date with Chioma. He made the announcement ten months after their traditional marriage. DAILY POST reports that the couple traditionally tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in June 2024, at Eko Hotels, Lagos. However, the singer in his latest interview with Breakfast Club announced that their highly anticipated white wedding will be coming up in August, 2025. “I’m doing my white wedding in… Read the full article here

Turkish Super Lig giants, Fenerbahce are planning to offer Bright Osayi-Samuel a new bumper contract to keep him at the club. Osayi-Samuel’s current contract will expire at the end of the season. Talks over a new contract have stalled since the beginning of the year. The Nigeria international wants a significant increase from his €2.5m annual salary to stay at the club. According to Fanatik, Fenerbahce are preparing an enticing offer that should convince the defender… Read the full article here

Migrants who obtained temporary permission to live in the United States through the CBP One app under former president Joe Biden have received orders to self-deport “immediately,” US media reported Tuesday. A US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP that “formal termination notices” had been issued to certain “illegal aliens,” but did not provide details on how they were selected. “Formal termination notices have… Read the full article here

The police in Bauchi State have arrested two persons over suspected criminal conspiracy and theft of a car. The suspects, Ibrahim Uzeru, a 30-year-old resident of Kashere Santuraki, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State and John Paul, 35-year-old resident of the Bayan Gari area, Bauchi State, were apprehended after the car owner, Yahuza Haruna, reported to the police the disappearance of his vehicle. A statement by the Bauchi Police Public… Read the full article here

Turkish giants Fenerbahce are planning to offer Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel an enticing deal to make him sign a contract extension. Osayi-Samuel’s career is in the balance as he has refused to sign a contract extension with his current one set to expire at the end of the season. The Super Eagles star has been a consistent performer for the Yellow Canaries since joining the club four years ago, registering seven goals and 15… Read the full article here

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The top investor at Australia’s largest superannuation fund says the US will continue to dominate its new investments despite market chaos caused by tariffs, in a vote of confidence from one of the most active foreign investors in the world’s largest economy. Mark Delaney, chief investment officer at AustralianSuper, which manages A$367bn ($223bn) of assets, said… Read the full article here

The lingering fears triggered by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have analysts increasingly convinced that Bitcoin is now more likely than ever to challenge the US dollar in the years ahead.“Higher chance Bitcoin survives over the dollar in our lifetime after today,” Bitwise Invest head of alpha strategies Jeff Parks said in an April 9 X post.Investors will be left with no other option but Bitcoin, says crypto exec“First time the thought hit me and didn’t feel… Read the full article here

Spring’s arrival marks a transition from awards season to a vibrant display of celebrity style. The red carpet’s peak may be in the rearview mirror, save for the Olivier Awards, which were held on Sunday, April 6, where there was be no shortage of fashionable It Brits on the crimson rug celebrating the most talented acts in London theatre. Meanwhile, stateside, premieres and press tours this week have already seen stars display a continued commitment… Read the full article here

Governor Babagana Zulum has lamented the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, saying it signals that the state is losing ground to the terrorists. Mr Zulum made this known on Tuesday at a Special Expanded Security Meeting (ESM). According to Channels TV, the event was attended by the General Officer Commanding 7 Div, Abubakar Haruna, a major-general, sector commanders, commissioner of police and heads of other security agencies, and traditional rulers, including the… Read the full article here

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Since 2023, multiple expressions of indignity have pervaded Nigeria’s legislative chambers. These conducts are beyond the simple attribute of being a rubber stamp; they are symbols of a deep-rooted disregard for responsible, accountable leadership. Yet, I have not penned this to decry every indiscretion of the Nigerian Senate. I am writing to decry a particular one — the raw mistreatment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Far from being an… Read the full article here