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Former lawmaker who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, has been cleared of an alleged rape of a minor. Clearing him on Sunday, the Nigeria Police said investigations found no credible evidence to support the claim. In a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the police authorities said Abbo was exonerated after a thorough investigation ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, following a petition submitted in 2025. Recall that Abbo was accused through a petition written by Mrs Zainab Mohammed and addressed to the IGP in September 2025 of allegedly raping Khadija Mohammed at his Katampe Extension residence in Abuja…

Senegal’s U-20 women’s head coach, Mbayang Thiam, has openly admitted that her side were second best to Nigeria’s  Falconets in their World Cup qualifying showdown, Soccernet.ng reports. The Falconets secured a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Young Lionesses, after claiming a 2-1 win in Senegal on Saturday. …Read More

Stanley Nwabali and Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy had their towels take the spotlight at the AFCON 2025 tournament… Former Morocco head coach Hervé Renard has offered his perspective on one of the most unusual subplots from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Soccernet.ng reports. The tug‑of‑war over goalkeeper towels took the spotlight as Senegal defeated hosts [……Read More

Super Eagles and Werder Bremen full-back Felix Agu has revealed why Bayern Munich were able to comfortably cruise past his team when both sides met yesterday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. Agu only just returned from a three-month injury lay-off after a syndesmosis ligament damage that required the 26-year-old to go under the knife…Read More

Greek-Nigerian NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed that his greatest player of all time is Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The argument over who is the greatest footballer of all time is an unending one. Many football fans from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s often pitch their tents with either Pelé or Diego Maradona…Read More

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Chuka Iwobi has reached a milestone with the Cottagers after featuring in their 2-1 win against Stoke City in the FA Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old played all 90 minutes at the Bet365 Stadium, as goals from Kevin and Winston Reed pushed Marco Silva’s team to the next round [……Read More

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, should be told in clear terms that it is not yet the turn of the Igbo to produce Nigeria’s president, warning that his presidential ambition could endanger the Southeast. Umahi spoke with journalists during an inspection of the reconstruction of the [……Read More

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathised with traders and residents of Kano following a devastating fire outbreak at Singer Market, ordering a comprehensive investigation into the recurring incidents. The fire, which reportedly started on Saturday evening and raged into Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to the popular food market…Read More

The Office of the National Security Adviser has dismissed claims that it imported a dangerous chemical known as thallium sulphate from Poland. The reaction came after former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-rufai, disclosed on that opposition figures had received information suggesting that about 10 kilograms of the toxic substance were brought into the country by [……Read More

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has dismissed allegations linking the group to terrorism and mass violence, insisting that such claims are unfounded and damaging to its reputation. National President of the association, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, stated this on Sunday while addressing journalists in reaction to discussions surrounding a proposed United States [……Read More