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Former Everton forward Ademola Lookman recently made a winter switch from Atalanta BC to join Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid… Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has praised Ademola Lookman’s move from Atalanta to Atlético Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Everton striker described the transfer as a perfect fit for both the player and the Spanish La Liga club. Lookman completed a €40 million switch to Atlético Madrid, with the deal made up of a €35 million base fee and €5 million in add-ons. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccernet (@soccernet_ng) The Nigerian…

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Oyo State on Tuesday confirmed the death of a yet-to-be-identified middle-aged woman in a road accident that occurred at Iwo Road, end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. A report by the FRSC made available to PUNCH Online in Ibadan, the state capital, said the accident, which involved four vehicles, has been attributed to brake failure. The identification of the affected vehicles, as disclosed in the report made available by the FRSC, is “a red-coloured Micra car with registration number MNY 539 XN, a white tanker, a truck and a commercial Toyota Hiace bus with registration…

By Gbenga Oloniniran The Lagos State Government on Monday said about $10m was being planned for the regeneration of Makoko, a waterfront community in Lagos. The Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS, Dr Olajide Babatunde, made this known while briefing the press at Alausa, Ikeja, on recent incidents involving Makoko. Olajide said the state government was committing $2m, while the United Nations was committing up to $8m to the project. The special adviser explained that a water city project was being planned for the fishing community in Makoko, but noted that the project had not been kick-started. According to…

Photo Credit: Shaboozey/Instagram The 68th Annual Grammy Awards may have drawn to a close, but the historic wins from the night are still reverberating across the global stage. Amongst the most significant highlights was the triumph of Nigerian-American sensation Shaboozey, who solidified his place in music history with a major win. The artist, born Collins Obinna Chibueze, took home the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the faith-inspired anthem “Amen“, a collaboration with Jelly Roll. It was a milestone moment for the singer, marking his first-ever Grammy trophy and a defining achievement for a talent who has successfully bridged…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sylvanus Okpala has criticised ex-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick for backing Eric Chelle to continue as head coach of the national team, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite public support rising for Chelle, Okpala insists that a Nigerian coach remains the best solution for the Super Eagles. Okpala, a long-time advocate of indigenous coaches handling the national side, said he never supported the decision to appoint Chelle when the Malian was handed the job in January 2025. Although results under Chelle have been largely positive, the former international believes that progress should not overshadow what he views…

The Abia State Government has announced the launch of the Abia E-Health project, aimed at migrating the state’s medical records from analogue to digital formats, enabling telehealth, and expanding other digital health offerings. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Okey Kanu, announced this on Tuesday in Umuahia, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s state executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the E-Health project aligns with the state government’s broader efforts to establish a digital ecosystem that will drive services across all aspects of governance. Kanu also noted that…

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has revealed his delight after he sealed a 40 million euro deal to join Atletico Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old moved to Bergamo in 2022 on the back of unsuccessful spells with RB Leipzig, Everton, Leicester City and even Fulham. Atalanta’s €16.1m gamble paid off as the Nigerian became a mainstay under Gian Piero Gasperini, even if they eventually fell apart towards the end of the manager’s stay with the club. Under Gasperini, Lookman scored 52 goals and provided 22 assists in 119 games under the Italian manager. Ademola Lookman during the Serie A soccer match…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with African nations, global partners and the private sector to deliver cleaner, affordable, inclusive, and more secure energy. Tinubu said energy plays a critical role as the invisible force holding the modern world together, as well as the quiet architecture of balance among nations, and as the unseen hand that steadies economies and sustains societies. The President stated this when he declared open the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The summit was attended by heads of delegation and senior government officials from…

Olugbenga Ige Rivers and Lagos States lead in the consumption of alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and Polyethylene Terephthalate bottles among minors and underage persons, a nationwide survey by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has revealed. According to NAFDAC, the study, conducted in collaboration with the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria and carried out by Research and Data Solutions Ltd, Abuja, surveyed 1,788 respondents across six states between June and August 2021. The agency said the report examined access to alcohol and drinking frequency among minors (below 13 years), underaged (13–17 years), and adults…

Photo Credit: Tyla/Instagram If your body naturally starts to move the moment a Tyla song comes on, you’re not alone. There’s something about her music that skips over thinking and goes straight to motion — the kind that has you swaying in your seat, practising footwork in your room, or turning the mirror into a mini stage. Tyla makes music that demands the dance floor, and she does it without trying too hard or losing where she’s from. Now, fresh off the news of her second Grammy win at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, it feels like the perfect moment…