May 27 — Top Stories and Quick Reads

May 27 brings a packed mix of sports, politics, business and culture across Africa Daily Spectrum. This roundup highlights key stories, quick takeaways and where to click for the full read. Want sports first or politics? Skip to the section that fits you.

Sports highlights

Tennis fans have a big final coming as Alex de Minaur meets Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the DC Open, a clash of defense versus attack. The Indiana Pacers clinched their first NBA Finals trip since 2000 with Pascal Siakam leading the charge. In the NBA west, the Warriors upset the Rockets in a decisive Game 7 and now eye the Timberwolves. In European football, Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres to boost their striker options, while Inter Milan travel to Venezia with growing injury concerns. Atalanta stunned Napoli thanks to Ademola Lookman’s brace and Fiorentina kept momentum when Cataldi dedicated a late goal to his hospitalized teammate. MLS followers saw Inter Miami draw with NYCFC after Messi delivered two assists.

Politics, business & culture

Eskom returned to Stage 3 load-shedding, a reminder that power stability is far from solved and affects businesses and daily life. In Lagos politics, the Assembly removed Mudashiru Obasa and elected Mojisola Meranda as the first female speaker, a historic shift with immediate consequences. Crypto watchers were shocked by a $1.1 billion hack at Bybit, raising fresh concerns about exchange security and multi-signature wallets. High-profile legal stories also moved forward, including serious allegations involving Jay-Z and a civil suit tied to a long-running rape claim.

Entertainment had big moments too. Nollywood lost veteran Asa Koko after a prolonged illness, and Erykah Badu teased her first album in 15 years with producer The Alchemist. Bollywood’s new hit Saiyaara smashed records, earning huge box office returns in just two days. Meanwhile, Gogo Maweni, a famous sangoma and TV personality, faced court over assault charges in Johannesburg.

Quick reads and what to watch next: check match previews for Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey in the Club World Cup and the Barcelona vs Manchester City women’s fixture. Follow transfer windows for Arsenal, watch the Pacers-Timberwolves Finals pairing unfold, and track Eskom updates if you live in South Africa. For culture, read the full obituaries and album news if you follow Nollywood or global music.

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Standout reads: read our full Pacers finals piece for an inside look at Pascal Siakam’s rise and team tactics. If transfers interest you, the Arsenal-Gyokeres story explains wages, scouting and how the move could reshape their attack. For business and security, our Bybit investigation breaks down how the hack happened, what customers should check now, and steps exchanges must take to prevent future breaches.

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