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Hundreds of women in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Thursday staged a solidarity march in support of the Department of State Services over its handling of the case involving Walida Abdulhadi, a Jigawa-born lady allegedly abducted and impregnated by a serving DSS operative. Walida went missing in Hadejia, Jigawa State in November 2023. Her father was contacted on January 1, 2026, by the operative, who informed him that his daughter was with him, had given birth, and that he was ready to marry her. Lawyers subsequently petitioned the DSS, the Inspector-General of Police and the Office of the National…

Angela Onwuzoo Paediatricians have warned that injections administered by untrained individuals could cause permanent nerve damage in children, leaving some victims with lifelong difficulty in walking. The child health experts stressed that only trained and qualified health workers should administer injections, noting that improper injection techniques—particularly in the buttocks—can severely injure major nerves. According to them, injections should never be given indiscriminately in any part of the buttocks, warning that administering a shot in the wrong area could result in irreversible nerve damage. Such injuries, they said, may lead to paralysis of the affected limb and make walking extremely difficult…

Former Liverpool forward Rinsola Babajide has publicly criticised the Confederation of African Football following the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian women’s national football team star expressed her displeasure at the CAF’s decision to delay the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. CAF confirmed that the tournament, originally scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco, has now been moved to July 25 to August 16, 2026, citing unforeseen circumstances after consultations with global football governing body FIFA and other stakeholders. Christy Ucheibe and Rasheedat Ajibade. Photo by Justina Aniefiok…

Major security, political and international developments dominated the news on Friday as several senior police officers, including Deputy Inspector-General Frank Mba, bowed out of service while seven Assistant Inspectors-General are being considered for promotion in a fresh leadership reshuffle within the Nigeria Police Force. On the international front, tensions escalated in the Middle East after Iran launched a barrage of missiles that triggered explosions over Tel Aviv, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Back home, disagreements emerged in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector as oil marketers and the Dangote refinery traded words over petrol pricing, reflecting ongoing debates about fuel…

The mathematical tables and desperate prayers that dominated Nigerian football discourse for months have finally been silenced, as the Super Eagles’ fate appears to have been sealed. With FIFA’s confirmation of the final Inter-confederation Play-off lineup, the reality has set in: the Super Eagles will miss the 2026 World Cup. ​But for a nation boasting a frontline that terrifies European defenders, the question isn’t just why did we fail? but how far could we have gone? At Soccernet.ng, we ran a 10,000-match simulation using a high-performance football probability engine to predict Nigeria’s fate if they had secured that elusive playoff…

Former Super Eagles striker Jonathan Akpoborie has disclosed that he once rejected an offer from Bayern Munich during his playing days, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking on the Play Zone Podcast, the ex-Wolfsburg forward explained that personal responsibility and the need for stability influenced his decision, even as interest from top clubs like Bayern Munich and Stuttgart came calling. Akpoborie explains his Bayern Munich rejection Akpoborie revealed that he had the opportunity to move to Stuttgart and also received an offer from Bayern Munich, but chose to turn it down because of the pressure of family responsibilities. “When I had that opportunity…

Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli have identified Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu as a top transfer priority for the upcoming summer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has enjoyed a sensational campaign with Trabzonspor this season, effectively taking the Turkish Süper Lig by storm. He has been the driving force behind Trabzonspor’s climb to third place, contributing a remarkable 18 goals and two assists in just 21 league appearances. Anthony Nwakaeme, Paul Onuachu, Trabzonspor players. (PC: Club X) ​The Nigerian international is once again looking like the clinical, cold-blooded goal poacher that dominated the Belgian Jupiler Pro League during his time at…

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup may yet take a dramatic twist for Nigeria’s Super Eagles.  FIFA is still to announce its final decision on the Super Eagles’ eligibility protest involving DR Congo. But let us assume the ruling goes Nigeria’s way. Assume the Eagles win their interconfederation playoff and secure a place at the expanded 48-team tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada. If that happens, the draw mechanics would place Nigeria into Group K; alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia. It is a demanding group. But it is not beyond this current Nigerian generation. Nigeria Super…

Following the latest market value update released by Transfermarkt, there have been notable changes in the valuation of several Nigerian footballers playing in Turkey and England’s second tier, Soccernet.ng reports. The biggest positive movement comes from Chibuike Nwaiwu, whose impressive start to life with Trabzonspor has pushed his market value to a career-high €7 million. The 22-year-old centre-back only joined the Turkish side in January from Wolfsberger AC in a deal worth about €5.5 million. His rapid development since then has caught the attention of many observers. Nigeria and Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu: Copyright: IMAGOxGEPAxpictures/xAvnixRetkoceri Nwaiwu’s journey has been remarkable.…

Residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State have raised concerns over the fate of elderly residents and corpses allegedly left behind after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the area and abducted scores of residents. Survivors of the attack, who are now scattered across communities within the local government area, said they fled their homes without belongings while escaping the violence. The PUNCH had earlier reported that suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the community after storming a military base in the area. It was gathered that the assailants invaded the community at about 1 am on…