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Super Eagles and Atlético de Madrid forward Ademola Lookman has penned an emotional farewell to Atalanta, bringing the curtain down on a defining chapter of his career after sealing a January move away from the Italian side. Lookman arrived in Bergamo in 2022 carrying the weight of unfinished business. Previous spells with RB Leipzig, Everton, Leicester City and Fulham had promised much but delivered little continuity. At 24, he was a talent still searching for the right stage, and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, took the gamble. It proved to be inspired. Signed for €16.1 million, Lookman blossomed into one…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday opened up on the Monday, February 2, 2026 sit-at-home it declared to show solidarity with traders of Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, following the closure of their shops by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. In a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the group declared that “propaganda and deception” deployed by the government failed to mask the total compliance with the sit-at-home in Anambra. IPOB in the same vein explained that its opposition to Soludo’s closure of Onitsha Main Market and subsequent threat to demolish shops was informed by the need to stop…

Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Samuel Nwanosike has described as a political risk the decision of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to support President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections. In a recent interview with journalists, Nwanosike, as captured in a viral video, said the Rivers people are now benefiting from the “political risk”. He pointed out that the president has, since he assumed office in May 2023, approved the appointments of several indigenes of the state. He claimed that all eligible voters in Rivers State will vote for the president’s…

The Nigerian Army troops have successfully neutralised bandit commander Kachalla Dan Gudale Shangel operating in Niger State alongside several other key members of the group. This was revealed by security expert Bakatsine in a post on his X handle which described Shangel as a notorious leader who rejected all attempts to reach a peace agreement. “He rejected peace talks and masterminded attacks across Birnin Gwari, Niger North, and border LGAs in Kebbi State (Danko/Wasagu, Sakaba, Ngaski, Yauri). He was linked to mass killings, village burnings, kidnappings and cattle rustling.” Bakatsine wrote. He further revealed that several other commanders were neutralized during…

Yeni Kuti, a media personality and daughter of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has slammed contemporary artistes who compare themselves to the late Afrobeat legend, saying such debates miss the point of legacy. Yeni, who spoke in an interview with Arise TV after joining other family members to receive Fela’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys, stated that Fela’s continued relevance 29 after his death speaks for itself. She urged contemporary artistes to respect Fela’s legacy and stop trying to diminish his achievements by comparing themselves to him. “Don’t compare chalk and cheese. Fela is a legend, give him his…

Portuguese football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to join his top rival, Lionel Messi, in the Major League Soccer after he refused to play for his current team, Al-Nassr. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo has kept up his incredible goal-scoring pace since moving to Al-Nassr in 2023, scoring 117 goals in 113 games. A 40-year-old player, Ronaldo was strongly linked with leaving Al-Nassr in May and is said to have gotten a ‘tempting’ offer from another team in the SPL. Ronaldo, however, decided to remain with his team, as his current contract is set to last until the summer of…

Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reminisced on surviving a helicopter crash that happened in Kabba, Kogi state, seven years ago. The ex-Vice President made a remembrance and thankful post on his official Instagram page on Monday, giving thanks to God for making him survive the helicopter crash. He wrote, “You have been faithful. More than just faithful. From my cradle days. Till this very hour. And I know You will. You will be with me. Till the very end “Ubangiji (Sovereign God). Yesu (Jesus). Nabaka godiya (I give You thanks). Sarkin duniya (The King of all the Earth). Nagode…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious thug, Auwalu Ali, popularly known as Auwalu Dan Daba, over his alleged involvement in organised thuggery and violent attacks on residents of the state. The 26-year-old suspect was arrested on January 31 by operatives attached to the Dorayi Division following what the police described as credible intelligence on his activities. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kano Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. According to the command, Ali was believed to have been coordinating and organising groups…

The Premier League’s January transfer window was defined by heavy spending, bold reinvestment, and a continued focus on young, high-potential talent, with Antoine Semenyo emerging as the most expensive signing of the month. According to Sky Sports, the following players were the 10 most expensive signings involving Premier League clubs during the January transfer window: 1) Antoine Semenyo – Manchester CityFrom Bournemouth – £62.5m–£64m (~€72m)Semenyo was the standout signing of the window, with City breaking the £60m mark to secure the forward. 2) Jeremy Jacquet – LiverpoolFrom Rennes – £55.5m–£60m (~€63.6m)Liverpool reached an agreement for the highly rated 20-year-old centre-back,…

ING Germany, the retail banking unit of Dutch multinational ING Group, is expanding crypto investment access through new partnerships with US asset managers Bitwise and VanEck.The German bank is rolling out crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) from Bitwise and crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) from VanEck, the companies announced separately on Monday.The new offerings join ING-listed investment vehicles from 21Shares, WisdomTree and BlackRock’s iShares.The launches come amid a challenging crypto market, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading 10% down year-to-date, reflecting adoption by traditional finance despite market turbulence.New offerings cover Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and moreStarting in February, ING Germany clients can trade Bitwise…