Atletico Madrid Has Reached An Agreement For €40 Million To Sign Lookman From Atalanta.

Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday.

“(The clubs) have agreed to the transfer of 28-year-old Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, who is already in Madrid,” said Atletico in a statement.

2026 Grammy Awards Winners [FULL LIST]

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, marking the 2026 ceremony, held on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena’s Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, delivered a night of standout wins, dominant performances and major moments across genres.

Bad Bunny emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, clinching two of the ceremony’s most coveted honours.

Coup Attempt: I Was Targeted, Expected To Be Shot — General Musa

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, says he was one of the targets of a coup plot and was meant to be shot by the orchestrators. 

General Musa spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, days after the military said some of the sixteen officers arrested last October will face trial over an attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. 

UCL: Real Madrid To Face Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco In Champions League Play-Offs

Real Madrid will take on Benfica while Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

The draw produced several high-profile fixtures as teams battle for places in the round of 16 under the competition’s new format.

Law Enforcement Saves Robbery Suspects From Mob Violence in the Federal Capital Territory

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has rescued two suspected “one chance” robbers from a violent mob in the Utako area, while issuing a stern warning to residents against the practice of “jungle justice.”

‘One chance’ is commonly used in Nigeria to refer to a form of organised robbery where criminals pose as commercial drivers and passengers to lure victims into a vehicle before robbing, assaulting, or kidnapping them.

EPL: Guardiola Achieves Record for Most Recent 400 Wins in England

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has set a new benchmark in English football after becoming the quickest manager to reach 400 wins in the English top flight.

As reported by BBC Sports on Friday, the Manchester City boss achieved the milestone following City’s Champions League victory over Galatasaray.

Closure Of Onitsha Market: Traders From Ebonyi Oppose The Proposed Protest And Support Soludo

Indigenes of Ebonyi State trading in Anambra State have distanced themselves from any planned protest over the closure of the Onitsha Main Market, declaring full support for Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s insistence on full commercial activities on Mondays.

The Ebonyi Town Union in Anambra State made its position known in a statement issued by its President-General, Moses Igwe, in Onitsha on Friday.

Anambra CP Ceads Security Deployment To Enforce Onitsha Market Closure

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has led the enforcement of security operatives at the Onitsha Main Market to enforce the one-week closure ordered by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.

Recall that Soludo has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ failure to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order.

No Shots Were Fired At The Anti-Demolition Protesters - Lagos CP Stated

The Lagos State Police Command has denied claims that its officers shot at residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting no gun was fired during Wednesday’s demonstration.

Protesters from communities including Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin and Oko Baba marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly, demanding proper relocation plans, compensation, and justice for residents who reportedly lost their lives during past demolition exercises.

Joao Pedro Scores Twice, Propelling Chelsea Into Champions League Round Of 16, Eliminating Napoli

Joao Pedro fired Chelsea into the last 16 of the Champions League with the winning brace in Wednesday’s 3-2 win at Napoli, which secured a top-eight finish and eliminated his team’s Italian hosts.

Brazil forward Pedro lashed home two brilliant goals in the second half in Naples as Chelsea came back from a goal behind at half-time and finished the league phase in style.

Armed Individuals Kidnapped Pregnant Woman In Ondo

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a middle-aged woman at Ayede community near Alagbaka GRA extension of Akure, Ondo state capital.

The victim named Mary Jesulayomi, said to be pregnant, was abducted on Tuesday when the hoodlums stormed the community and started shooting sporadically before whisking her away.