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Atlético Madrid have announced they have reached an agreement with Serie A side Atalanta to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, in a deal that could inject fresh firepower into Diego Simeone’s squad. The 28 year old is already in Madrid to finalize his contract, Atlético confirmed on Sunday on X. “The agreement is subject to passing his medical and agreeing and formalizing his contract,” the club said, offering no further financial details. Lookman is expected to undergo his medical today, Monday. Lookman arrives at the Spanish capital with a wealth of European experience. He joined Atalanta in 2022 after stints…

Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani says the United States does not have bigger stake in the world peace and prosperity than other richer nations. Sani said this in a statement posted on his official X handle on Monday. He, however, stated that the withdrawal of the US from some United Nations agencies has created a serious funding gap and constraints for the global body. The former lawmaker wrote: “Many staff have been relieved of their jobs.The over dependence of the UN on American money is a serious mistake that should now be corrected. “The oil…

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with South African comedian, Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the sixth consecutive time. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande kicked off the evening with a Best Pop/Duo Group Performance win for Defying Gravity. Kehlani won her first-ever Grammy clinching the Best R&B Performance with Folded. The song also won the Best R&B Song category. Meanwhile the trio of Nigerian singers, Davido, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy lost out to South African singer, Tyla in the Best African Music Performance category. American superstars, Kendrick Lamar…

Raphael Onyedika has agreed to stay with Club Brugge until the end of the season, DAILY POST reports. Onyedika has been a subject of interest from Galatasaray, and VFL Wolfsburg. The Nigeria international has, however, decided to finish the season with Club Brugge after discussions with the Belgian Pro League side. Galatasaray pushed to sign the midfielder earlier in the window but failed to meet Club Brugge’s valuation. Wolfsburg’s €20m bid was also firmly rejected. Onyedika is now expected to explore all offers this summer, when he will have one-year remaining on his contract with Club Brugge.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said access to God’s “divine insurance” is conditional on obedience, which he described as “paying your premium.” Adeboye made the statement on Sunday, February 1, while preaching at the church’s headquarters in Lagos, Church Times Nigeria reported. “Let nobody deceive you. The summary of all Jesus’ teachings is that nothing goes for nothing. You have to pay your premium if you want God’s divine cover. Jesus says give, and it shall be given to you. Salvation is free because Jesus paid for it,” he said. He…

The Lagos State Government has warned operators of articulated vehicles, tankers and trucks to comply strictly with traffic laws and speed limits. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, issued the warning in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Giwa was reacting to a crash caused by speeding and involving a heavy-duty truck conveying Compressed Natural Gas and a privately owned motor vehicle. The incident occurred at the crest of Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi. The Lagos State Government, he warned, would not hesitate to unleash the full weight of the law on any individual found…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved fresh appointments and promotions across key government institutions in the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. According to the statement, Abubakar Matawalle was appointed as Acting Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, while Yusuf Mukhtar was promoted to the rank of Permanent Secretary. Also appointed is Rahama Alhaji as Provost of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Institute, while veteran Kannywood actress Aina’u Ade was promoted from Special Assistant to Senior Special Assistant on Kannywood Affairs. Dawakin-Tofa said Matawalle had previously served…

From 2016 to 2026, the Premier League didn’t just inflate transfer fees; it redefined what “expensive” meant. Every few years, someone stepped forward and declared a new financial ceiling — and almost every time, that ceiling was shattered. As England’s top flight strengthened its status as the world’s richest football league, British transfer records became temporary milestones rather than lasting achievements. PUNCH Online takes a look at the top ten Premier League record signings over the last decade. The ranking is based primarily on reported transfer fees paid by Premier League clubs and includes the biggest deals affecting British transfer…

Music’s A-listers on Sunday lashed out at the immigration raids rocking the United States at the Grammy Awards, with Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny setting the tone. Anger was palpable at President Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, whose heavily armed and masked agents have been deployed in multiple US cities. The killing of two US citizens by federal agents last month in Minneapolis raised the temperature for many Americans, already anxious over what they think are unfocused operations unjustly sweeping up anyone who speaks Spanish or has brown skin. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna…

Bitcoin is trading below the average cost basis of US spot Bitcoin ETFs after they recorded their second and third-biggest outflow weeks last month, according to Galaxy’s head of research, Alex Thorn.The total assets under management for US Bitcoin ETF products are approximately $113 billion, according to Coinglass, and they collectively hold around 1.28 million BTC, according to BiTBO, implying an average cost basis of about $87,830 per Bitcoin.Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) fell about 11% from $84,000 on Saturday to a nine-month low near $74,600 in early trading on Monday.“This means the average Bitcoin ETF purchase is underwater,” said Thorn. The eleven…