03.10.2026

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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....

Rivers United Suffer 1-0 Loss to Power Dynamos in CAF Champions League

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Rivers United lost 1-0 to Power Dynamos in their CAF Champions League matchday four encounter at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, January 31, 2026. Kondwani Chiboni scored the match-winning goal for the Zambian side five minutes into the second half, handing them their first-ever group-stage victory....

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....

Anambra, Traders Agree on Phased Remodelling of Onitsha Main Market to Ease Disruption

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The Anambra State Government and traders at Onitsha Main Market have reached an agreement on a phased remodelling plan aimed at upgrading market infrastructure while minimising disruption to business activities. The approach follows weeks of negotiation and reflects the state’s effort to balance urban renewal goals with the economic realities faced by traders....

Wike Seeks Jail Term for FCTA Striking Workers Over Court Order Defiance

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Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has asked the National Industrial Court to jail leaders of striking FCTA workers for allegedly disobeying a court order restraining industrial action. The move escalates a tense standoff between the FCT administration and labour unions, raising fresh questions about the balance between workers’ rights and judicial authority...

Nwifuru Sacks Appointees, Dethrones Monarch After Ebonyi Killings as State Moves to Quell Violence

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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed government appointees, dissolved community leadership structures, and withdrawn a traditional ruler’s certificate following deadly attacks in parts of the state. The sweeping sanctions come as authorities respond to violent incidents that left at least four people killed, signalling a hardline approach to restoring order and preventing escalation....

Senate Targets March 17 for Passage of ₦58.47tn 2026 Budget, Sets Tight Review Timetable

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The Nigerian Senate has fixed March 17, 2026, for the final passage of the ₦58.47 trillion federal budget, unveiling an accelerated timetable for committee scrutiny, public hearings, and engagement with key economic managers. Lawmakers say the schedule is designed to balance speed with detailed oversight as fiscal pressures and reform expectations intensify....

Timipre Sylva Yet to Return as EFCC, Interpol Trail Ex-Governor Over Coup Probe and Alleged Fraud

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Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva has yet to return to Nigeria months after his Abuja residence was raided amid investigations linked to an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. The ex-minister, also declared wanted by the EFCC over alleged $14.8m fraud, is now being tracked internationally as authorities weigh arraignment in absentia....

Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Win 2026 Australian Open and Complete Historic Career Grand Slam

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Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the 2026 Australian Open, completing the Career Grand Slam and becoming the youngest male player in tennis history to achieve the feat. The Spaniard recovered from a dominant opening set by Djokovic to secure a historic victory that denied the Serbian great a record-breaking 25th major title....

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