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Barcelona submit €100m bid for Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álva

Atletico Madrid’s forward Julián Álvarez is at the centre of a major transfer development after Barcelona submitted an official €100 million offer to Atlético Madrid. The bid is understood to be a straight cash proposal with no add-ons and no players included, marking Barcelona’s first formal move for the Argentine forward. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on Friday, reports indicate that Atlético Madrid have reacted negatively to the approach over the past 24 hours, with the club unhappy about both the timing and the structure of the offer. Despite that, the situation remains open as no agreement has been reached between…

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Adobe’s conversational AI agent is a mediocre design intern

AI image tools rarely make me feel like I’m part of the creative process. They are, afterall, mostly designed so that people with no design experience can type in a few words and get back a usable result. So I was pleasantly surprised by Adobe’s latest take on an AI image assistant: it’s a bot designed to take away some busywork, while still granting you creative control.Unlike AI generators that are specifically designed to make and edit images or video, Adobe’s Firefly AI Assistant, which I’ve been testing in beta, is more like a multitasking middleman that can operate Adobe’s…

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OKX Ventures, KIS to Buy 19.6% Stake in Coinone For 6M

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone said Korea Investment & Securities (KIS) and OKX Ventures agreed to invest a combined 160 billion won ($106 million) for a 19.6% stake in the platform.The investment, which remains subject to regulatory approval, would make KIS and OKX Ventures joint third-largest shareholders in Coinone behind CEO Myung-Hun Cha and existing backer Com2uS Holdings, according to a release shared with Cointelegraph. The transaction combines secondary share purchases from existing holders with newly issued shares, while Cha is expected to remain Coinone’s largest shareholder and retain management control.The deal would give OKX Ventures exposure to one of Asia’s…

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Gillian Anderson Uses This ‘Age Perfect’ Serum for Smooth Skin

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Glowy, smooth skin doesn’t happen overnight — just ask Gillian Anderson. That’s why the 57-year-old actress used the L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Serum Le Duo to prep her skin for Cannes Film Festival, per the brand. The drugstore skincare staple is formulated to hydrate, firm and boost radiance overnight. It also works well underneath makeup, and unsurprisingly, Amazon shoppers are just as obsessed with the formula. The serum’s sleek dual-chamber packaging isn’t just for aesthetics. Each side houses a separate…

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NDC grants Omo-Agege, Ochei waivers for 2027 Delta Senate elections

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved waiver for former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege to contest the Delta Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. It also approved a waiver for former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, to contest the Delta North senatorial seat. The party said the decision followed the formal defection of both leaders from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NDC. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa Director. The NDC described Messrs Omo-Agege and…

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Super Eagles defender Chibuke Nwaiwu welcomes baby girl ahead of Unity Cup Final

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has received a major personal boost ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup final showdown against Jamaica after welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Melissa. Turkish giants Trabzonspor confirmed the joyful development in an official statement published on the club’s website, congratulating the Nigerian centre-back and revealing the name of the newborn child. “We wholeheartedly congratulate Chibuike Nwaiwu on the joy of becoming a father and wish their little one, whom they named Jacinta, a healthy and happy life,” the club stated. The heartwarming news arrives at a crucial moment in Nwaiwu’s career, with the 22-year-old…

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Last Maiduguri bomb explosion planned to discourage Tinubu’s UK visit – Defence Minister Musa

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has alleged that the last bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, were intended to discourage President Bola Tinubu from visiting the United Kingdom. Musa made the claim during an interview on Arise Television on Friday while speaking on the country’s security situation and efforts to combat terrorism. According to him, Nigeria has witnessed a significant reduction in bomb attacks compared to previous years when incidents involving vehicle-borne and body-borne improvised explosive devices were frequent. He said bomb explosions are now rare and suggested that some of the recent incidents may have political undertones. The Defence Minister…

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NDC aspirants: Last minute defectors jittery in Enugu over membership register for primary 

As members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, elect candidates across the various positions, there is apprehension in the camp of some of the aspirants in Enugu State after the party disclosed that it would stick to the membership register submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.  DAILY POST learnt that during a meeting with the aspirants late Thursday night, the Primary Election Committee confirmed that the register submitted to the INEC will be the yardstick for the exercise.  It could be recalled that the NDC had on May 6 submitted its membership register to the INEC in order to beat…

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Man allegedly confesses to framing hunter as Boko Haram member in Yobe

A resident of Mittiri Village in Yobe State, Ibrahim Mittiri, has reportedly confessed to falsely accusing a local hunter of being a member of Boko Haram over a long-standing personal dispute. The incident was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. Security sources said the matter began on May 24 when Mittiri allegedly informed another resident, Umar Abdullahi, popularly known as Gajeri, that the hunter, Aji Ibrahim, was linked to the terrorist group. The allegation was reportedly passed to troops of Sector 2 under Operation Hadin Kai, which led to the arrest of the hunter.…

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 ‘So much injustice going on in Nigeria’ – British rapper Skepta

British-Nigerian rapper, Joseph Adenuga, popularly known as Skepta, has expressed deep concern over the worsening injustice in his Nigeria. Speaking in a video broadcast, the ‘Bad Energy Stay Far Away’ crooner appealed to celebrities and the international community to assist Nigerians in drawing the global attention to the injustices in Nigeria.  He explained that Nigerians are resilient but have been suffering injustice for long. “There is so much injustice in Nigeria. And whenever I can whether it is at my shows, verbally or images, whatever I can do, we are going to speak up for injustice at all time.  “Nigerians…

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