ATIKU PLEDGES SCHOLARSHIP TO VIRAL NIGER TEEN MINER. (PHOTO).

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 Atiku pledges scholarship to viral Niger teen miner Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said his “heart breaks” each time he watches a viral video of a teenage artisanal miner, Yusuf Aliyu, speaking at a mining site in Niger State after the deaths of 37 miners in the state. Atiku, in a statement posted on his X handle, said he was prepared to support the boy’s education, describing him as a child whose intelligence and confidence should be nurtured in a classroom rather than by working at a mining site. “I have watched Yusuf Aliyu’s video repeatedly, and each time, my heart breaks. A child with such intelligence, clarity and confidence should be in a classroom building his future—not struggling for survival in a community surrounded by gold but buried in poverty. “I cannot look at him and see an ‘illegal miner.’ I see a Nigerian child failed by the country that should have protected him. I see brilliance trapped by poverty and enormous promise abandoned by leadership,” ...

BARCELONA REJECT ARSENAL'S €100M- REPORT. (PHOTO) .


 Barcelona Reject Arsenal’s €90m Bid for Raphinha, Demand €100m — Report


Barcelona has reportedly turned down Arsenal’s €90 million offer for Brazilian winger Raphinha, insisting that they will only entertain offers of €100 million or more for the 27-year-old.


Raphinha, who has been in superb form this season, is considered an indispensable player by the Catalan club. With 12 goals and 10 assists in just 17 appearances, the Brazilian has firmly established himself as a key figure under manager Hansi Flick, who has even handed him the captaincy.


Arsenal, who previously attempted to sign Raphinha from Leeds United in 2022 before his move to Barcelona, have renewed their interest in the player. However, their initial €90 million bid was promptly rejected.


According to Spanish outlet *Fichajes*, Barcelona has made it clear that they will not consider offers below €100 million for Raphinha.


“His versatility in attacking roles has made him an essential part of Barcelona’s squad, and the club is unwilling to sell one of its top talents for less than €100 million,” the report stated.


Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to add Raphinha to his side, valuing the winger’s creativity and ability to play across both flanks, which fits well with Arteta’s attacking system.


However, Arsenal’s transfer strategy traditionally focuses on younger players or more budget-friendly options for those over 27. Recent signings like Leandro Trossard and Jorginho came at lower costs than what would be required for Raphinha. 


Additionally, doubts remain about whether the Gunners would be willing to spend such a large sum on a player who will turn 28 next month. The club's current lack of a sporting director, though, adds further uncertainty, although PSG’s Luis Campos is reportedly under consideration for the role.


Meanwhile, reports from Spain suggest that Barcelona could be willing to sell Raphinha for a record fee, with the possibility of using the proceeds to pursue long-term target Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. For now, however, Barcelona remains firm in its intention to keep the in-form winger.

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