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Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesday’s Abuja protest

2Feb

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Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesday’s Abuja protest

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to reschedule their planned protest billed for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, citing security concerns.On Sunday, the unions announced plans to hold a peaceful solidarity rally in Abuja on Tuesday, February 3.In a joint statement by the NLC spokesperson, Benson Upah, and the TUC Secretary General, N. A. Toro, the two labour unions said the peaceful rally will be staged at the Federal Capital Development Authority as a public demonstration of solidarity with affected workers.The NLC and TUC directed all affiliates and state councils in the Federal Capital Territory to ensure effective mobilisation and timely dissemination of the information to their members, adding tha...

Atletico agree €40m deal to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta

2Feb

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Atletico agree €40m deal to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, the Spanish club confirmed on Sunday, February 1.In a statement, Atletico said the clubs had agreed on the transfer of the 28-year-old forward, who has already arrived in Madrid. The deal is subject to a medical examination and the signing of final contract documents.Media reports estimate the transfer fee at around €40 million. Lookman rose to global prominence after scoring a memorable hat-trick in Atalanta’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024 Europa League final. He also played a key role in Nigeria’s impressive run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The winger has scored three goals in 19 appearances across all competitions for Atalanta this season.Bo...

Benzema Could Quit Al-Ittihad for League Leaders Al-Hilal

2Feb

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Benzema Could Quit Al-Ittihad for League Leaders Al-Hilal

Karim Benzema is reportedly in talks over a possible switch to Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal following a fallout with his current club, Al-Ittihad.Sources say negotiations are ongoing, with Al-Hilal keen to secure the striker on a short-term deal covering the remainder of the season. However, Benzema’s representatives are said to be pushing for a contract lasting at least 18 months.A source quoted by AFP revealed that while Al-Hilal are willing to sign the former Real Madrid star for the final six months of his existing deal, his agent is demanding a longer agreement.Reports also suggest Benzema is dissatisfied with a proposed contract extension from Al-Ittihad, a disagreement believed to be behind his absence from the club’s last two league fixtures.The 2022 Ballon d’O...

Nicki Minaj drags Jay-Z, Chrissy Teigen, and Lizzo

2Feb

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Nicki Minaj drags Jay-Z, Chrissy Teigen, and Lizzo

While other celebrities were at the Grammys on Sunday night, February 1, Nicki Minaj was on X calling out celebrities. Besides calling out Trevor Noah over a joke he made about her absence at the award ceremony, she also called out the Democrats, then took things personally as she called out rapper/music executive Jay-Z, model Chrissy Teigen, and singer Lizzo. She called Jay-Z a "child predator" and shared photos of him posing with a young Aaliyah while she was underage and he was an adult. She also shared a photo of Jay-Z with Beyonce when Bey was still underage and Jay was already an adult. Nicki wrote: "Imagine if a 30 year old rapper was out here with a 16 year old in this day & age — and how y’all would have his head on a platter. "The g...

Justin Bieber performs at the Grammys in boxer shorts, leaving fans confused

2Feb

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Justin Bieber performs at the Grammys in boxer shorts, leaving fans confused

Justin Bieber had many viewers doing a double take on Sunday night after stepping on the Grammy Awards stage shirtless, rocking nothing but gym shorts and socks at his first Grammy performance in four years.The 31-year-old pop star delivered a stripped-down, emotional set inside Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, looping electric guitar and drum samples while performing Yukon. The rawness didn’t stop there.As Justin sang, cameras kept cutting to Hailey Bieber, who smiled proudly and cheered him on from the audience. Just hours earlier, the couple had walked the red carpet together, both wearing matching “ICE OUT” pins, making the sudden wardrobe switch even more shocking.This marked Justin’s first Grammy performance since 2022, when he performed Peaches with Giveon and Daniel Caesa...

South Africa Refutes Claims of Taking Over 2026 WAFCON Hosting From Morocco

2Feb

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South Africa Refutes Claims of Taking Over 2026 WAFCON Hosting From Morocco

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has dismissed reports suggesting that the country has been confirmed as the new host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).In a statement issued on February 2, McKenzie clarified that no official decision has been made to relocate the tournament from Morocco, which remains the designated host nation.He emphasized that the competition is still scheduled to kick off on March 17, with no changes to the existing arrangements.McKenzie’s clarification followed remarks credited to Deputy Minister of Sport, Peace Mabel, who had implied that South Africa was set to host the tournament after Morocco allegedly withdrew just weeks before the opening match.According to those claims, Morocco had stepped down from hosting dut...

Sit-at-home: Mixed reactions as Anambra markets open for business

2Feb

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Sit-at-home: Mixed reactions as Anambra markets open for business

The order of the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo for markets to open on Mondays further aggravated the fragile security in Anambra State in the early hours of the day.As early as 6am, streets in parts of Anambra State were deserted, vehicular movements were rare on the roads, while school buses were empty of pupils.An investigation showed that the disputed Onitsha Main Market was open, but only few traders could be found early Monday morning.A trader, who spoke to our correspondent in Lagos Line, Onitsha Main Market, stated that traders signed attendance register with clock in time to show their attendance as ordered by Soludo.Others blamed Soludo for the poor attendance, stating that the sit-at-home order was already dying gradually before he reawakened some s...

2Feb

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2026 Grammys: Full list of winners

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with South African comedian, Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the sixth consecutive time.Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande kicked off the evening with a Best Pop/Duo Group Performance win for Defying Gravity.Kehlani won her first-ever Grammy clinching the Best R&B Performance with Folded. The song also won the Best R&B Song category.Meanwhile the trio of Nigerian singers, Davido, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy lost out to South African singer, Tyla in the Best African Music Performance category.American superstars, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga shone bright with multiple wins.2026 Grammy Winners:Best Dance Pop Recording: Abracadabra – Lady GagaBest Music Video: ...

‘We will find out if he is right’ – Trump hits back at Iran supreme leader’s war threat

2Feb

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‘We will find out if he is right’ – Trump hits back at Iran supreme leader’s war threat

Donald Trump has responded to a warning from Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who cautioned that any US attack on Iranian soil would ignite a regional war.Khamenei issued his strongest warning yet to the United States during a speech at his compound in Tehran, as Iran marked the beginning of commemorations for the 1979 Islamic Revolution.The 86-year-old leader spoke amid heightened tensions following the deployment of the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to the Arabian Sea, a move ordered by Trump during Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests.During his address, Khamenei accused the United States of pursuing Iran’s natural resources, including oil and gas, claiming Washington sought to “seize this country, just as they controlled it before.” He war...

Grammys 2026: Looks from the red carpet {PHOTOS}

2Feb

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Grammys 2026: Looks from the red carpet {PHOTOS}

The 2026 Grammy Awards aren’t just one of the biggest nights in music — they’re also one of the loudest nights in fashion.Hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time, the ceremony goes down on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, bringing together music, spectacle and serious style statements.This year’s performers list is stacked. Justin Bieber makes a long-awaited return to the Grammy stage after four years away. Sabrina Carpenter is back again, while legends Ms. Lauryn Hill and Reba McEntire take centre stage during the emotional In Memoriam segment.But before the awards, tributes and performances, the red carpet already delivered its own drama.From bold silhouettes to headlin...