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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

Public health experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s primary healthcare system, revealing that only about 40 per cent of local government areas (LGAs) have medically qualified Medical Officers of Health (MOHs). This means more than 460 out of the 774 LGAs in Nigeria lack medically trained officers to supervise health services, a situation that experts describe “unacceptable” for a country with a population of over 200 million people. The shortage of MOHs was spotlighted… Read the full article here

Three members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Okai Austin, Okpanachi Jacob, and Peter Onuma, have formally apologised to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo over an earlier allegation accusing him of diverting N13.4 billion meant for local government development. The trio, who in March held a press conference under the banner “Group Demands Immediate Refund of N13.4 Billion Allegedly Diverted from State Coffers by the Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo”, have… Read the full article here

Nigerian singer, Joeboy, lost a N3million bet after Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. Seven hours before kick-off, Joeboy posted a betting slip with the caption, “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!” The Controller crooner could have won N10,345,000 if Madrid has won at the Emirates. But Declan Rice curled in two beautiful free-kicks to give the Gunners the lead, before Mikel Merino added a… Read the full article here

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has insisted that a Champions League comeback against Arsenal in Spain is possible. Mbappe was unable to help Real Madrid as Arsenal thrashed the Spanish LaLiga giants 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg tie at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Two goals from Declan Rice and a goal from Mikel gave the Gunners the win against Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Real Madrid will now host Arsenal in the return leg next week Wednesday… Read the full article here