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JP Morgan Backs Afreximbank Bonds After Fitch Downgrade

Investor confidence around Afreximbank bonds came into focus after JP Morgan publicly backed the lender’s debt despite a recent downgrade by Fitch Ratings. The move highlights diverging views within global markets on African development finance risks, even as rating agencies reassess exposure amid tightening global financial conditions.

Why Ademola Lookman Is a Simeone Player — And Where He Changes Atlético Madrid

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Ademola Lookman’s arrival gives Diego Simeone a profile Atlético Madrid have lacked: a two-footed wide attacker who can dribble, finish, and press at speed. Beyond the headline fee, Lookman offers tactical flexibility across multiple systems—4-4-2, 4-3-3, and 4-2-3-1—potentially reshaping Atlético’s left side and their transition game.

Atlético Madrid Sign Ademola Lookman in €35m Deal as Simeone Finally Lands Long-Term Target

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Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in a €35 million transfer, ending a long pursuit that began last summer. The deal, finalised on the eve of the winter window deadline, hands Diego Simeone a dynamic attacker ahead of a crucial phase of the season, with Lookman expected to make an immediate impact.

UEFA Champions League Playoffs Draw: Real Madrid to Face Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

The UEFA Champions League 2025 playoff draw has produced several exciting matchups. Real Madrid will face Benfica, while Paris Saint-Germain will meet Monaco. Other notable fixtures include Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta and Galatasaray vs Juventus. The draw, held in Nyon, Switzerland, sets the stage for high-stakes battles as teams fight for places in the round of 16.

UK Prosecutors Say Diezani Spent £2m at Harrods as Trial Continues

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UK prosecutors have told a London court that former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke spent about £2m at luxury retailer Harrods, as proceedings in her corruption trial continued. The allegation forms part of a wider case examining the movement and use of funds prosecutors say were illicitly obtained.

UEFA Champions League Playoff Picture: Real Madrid, PSG, and Juventus Set for Playoffs, Arsenal’s Perfect Record Secures Top Spot

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Top European clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, and Juventus are set for challenging playoffs to secure spots in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. With dramatic results on the final day of the league phase, these teams must battle through the playoffs, while Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and others advance automatically with perfect or near-perfect performances.

Diezani Alison-Madueke Faces UK Trial Over Alleged Luxury Bribes

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Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is at the centre of a UK corruption trial alleging she accepted luxury bribes, including high-value properties and designer goods, in exchange for oil contracts. Prosecutors say the case exposes how global financial systems were used to move illicit wealth, reviving scrutiny of Nigeria’s oil-era corruption and cross-border accountability.

Tyson Fury’s Return Confirmed for April 11 Fight Against Arslanbek Makhmudov

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Tyson Fury’s return to the boxing ring is confirmed for April 11, when he will face Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov. The fight will be streamed on Netflix.

Chelsea Fans Attacked in Naples Ahead of Champions League Match

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Chelsea FC has urged supporters to exercise caution after two fans were attacked in Naples ahead of the club’s Champions League match against Napoli. The injuries are not life-threatening.

Novak Djokovic Advances After Musetti Retires from Injury

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago0

Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open after Lorenzo Musetti retired from their quarter-final match with an injury, despite leading two sets to love.