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Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has been linked with an exit from Atalanta following his fallout with the club’s hierarchy… Bayern Munich have stepped up their pursuit of Nigeria international Ademola Lookman with the Bundesliga giants pushing to secure his signature from Atalanta before the transfer window shuts, Soccernet.ng reports. According to transfer insider David Ornstein, Bayern have submitted a loan proposal that includes a sizeable fee and an option to buy at the end of the season. The German champions are keen to reinforce their attack, and Lookman, who starred in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph, has emerged as their…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has re-arrested a 47-year-old Nigerian man from Edo State for alleged human trafficking activities in Uyo, the state capital, the command confirmed on Sunday. Timfon John, the command’s Public Relations Officer, stated that the suspect was apprehended on August 26 at around 9:30 a.m. at a hotel on Ring Road 3 following intelligence that he was actively involved in trafficking young women to other African countries for prostitution and related activities. “Acting on credible information, a surveillance team located and apprehended the suspect at a hotel in Uyo. During the arrest, police rescued two…

In the global capital markets, digital assets are competing with traditional financial giants at an unprecedented pace. The data shows that XRP’s market capitalization has exceeded $178.4 billion, not only ranking among the world’s top 100 assets but also surpassing traditional financial giant BlackRock. This breakthrough not only represents the growing confidence of institutional and retail investors in XRP, but also further deepens market expectations for an XRP ETF.Currently, XRP‘s price hovers around $3, with a circulating supply of approximately 5.95 billion, accounting for its massive market capitalization. At its previous high, XRP reached $3.65, and analysts generally believe this…

Saheed Oyelakin The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed an illegal cosmetic production facility, Shine Shine Skincare, located in Agege, Lagos State, following the discovery of unregistered and hazardous bleaching products being manufactured under substandard conditions. The operation, conducted by NAFDAC officials, revealed a range of products falsely marketed as “organic” and safe for use, despite being produced in violation of Good Manufacturing Practices. Shine Shine Skincare, which has 100,000 followers on Instagram under the handle of its founder, Devine Nikiruka Adebayo, was found to be producing unregistered products such as Peeling White Scrub, Glass…

The Vice Chairman South West of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamorudeen Ajisafe, has slammed the Federal Government over the continued withholding of the local government allocations meant for councils in Osun State, describing the development as an offence against humanity. Ajisafe also opined that President Bola Tinubu has not reciprocated the good gesture extended to him by Governor Ademola Adeleke, adding that the federal government is depriving Osun people of their fundamental rights to funds and welfare because of politics. Reacting to the funds’ seizure in a chat with journalists yesterday, the PDP chieftain stressed that Governor Adeleke should…

Record Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich have submitted an offer for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has made it clear he wants to exit Bergamo, with Inter Milan being his sole interest. The Nerazzuri have submitted three offers, all of which Atalanta declined. In turn, Lookman decided to stop training with La Dea, taking it a step further by making himself absent from the team’s preseason fixtures. Lookman has been left out to train alone, but all hope is not lost, and the former RB Leipzig man can still get a move this summer. Soccernet.ng…

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Southsouth Development Commission (SSDC), Chibudom Nwuche, has applauded the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the successful conduct of the local government elections in Rivers. Describing the commission’s efforts as wonderful, Nwuche, who monitored the election as an observer, said the election was peaceful and credible across the 23 local government areas of the state. He commended the people for coming out en masse to cast their votes and for maintaining decorum throughout the exercise, saying there was no report of violence or disturbances in any part…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party risks serious setbacks in its 2027 presidential strategy if it opts for former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Anambra governor Peter Obi as its standard-bearer. In a long post on his X account on Sunday, Keyamo said the opposition party remains in a “non-enviable position” after failing to zone its 2023 ticket to the South, a decision he said cost the PDP support in its traditional strongholds in the South-South and South-East. Keyamo argued that nominating Jonathan carries a constitutional danger tied to section 137(3)…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Festus Keyamo, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 elections, citing legal and political risks. The former Minister of State for Labour and Employment in a post shared on social media, analysed the party’s position following its decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the southern region. He described the situation as “not an enviable one at all,” noting that the PDP lost its longstanding dominance in the South-South and South-East regions during the 2023 elections after failing…

Residents of Abraka, Delta State, have called for accountability following the death of a pregnant woman allegedly killed by a stray bullet fired by a member of Operation Delta Sweep during a chase of suspected internet fraudsters. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, left many in shock as videos shared online showed the woman lying in a pool of blood before being lifted into a vehicle by a uniformed officer and passersby. She was confirmed dead before she could be treated at a hospital. Community members who spoke to journalists described the death as unacceptable. They accused security personnel of…