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The Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, has said it has not received any formal complaint or credible evidence to substantiate rape allegations reportedly linked to some recently passed-out personnel, even as it reaffirmed that an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct would be thorough and transparent. In a statement issued on Friday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot Nigerian Army Osogbo, Major Ibrahim Yahaya, the military said the Board of Inquiry earlier constituted to investigate allegations against its personnel remains at work. “The Nigerian Army and by extension Depot Nigerian Army Osogbo, remains fully committed to a thorough, impartial…

Super Eagles and AFC Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has seen his younger brother, Brian, sign a two-year deal with EFL Championship side West Bromwich Albion, Soccernet.ng reports. Like Arthur, Brian began his football career at Arsenal’s Hale End Football Academy, featuring for the Gunners in League Cup games and Premier League 2 fixtures. Last summer, the Baggies announced that they’d signed Brian Okonkwo on a one-year deal after a trial period with the U-21 side. After impressing with the Youth team, he’s penned another deal with the five-time FA Cup winners. Arthur Okonkwo in action for the Super Eagles. Copyright:…

The Governorship candidate of Allied People’s Movement in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday, sympathised with the traders affected by fire outbreak at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. Adekanmbi donating N2.5 million to the victims. The guber hopeful, who visited the market to assess the extent of damage, described the incident as a painful loss for many families and business owners. The Allied Peoples Movement governorship candidate in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmi during his visit to the scene of the fire incident in Ibadan. Photos: Ademola Adegbite. He further expressed sadness…

Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfried Ndidi as a potential replacement for Casemiro ahead of the new season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Red Devils are planning for life after the experienced Brazilian, who left the club following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season. The 34-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 after a hugely successful spell at Real Madrid and quickly established himself as a key figure in United’s midfield. During his time at the club, he helped the Red Devils win the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. Manchester United have also identified Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen…

By Hannah Johnson United Kingdom law enforcement agencies have launched a coordinated national response to combat organised drug-facilitated sexual assault and domestic abuse networks that target women, with offenders using digital platforms to coordinate attacks and share videos of the abuse online. The National Crime Agency announced the initiative on Thursday, describing organised drug-facilitated sexual assault as an evolving form of sexual violence in which offenders deliberately incapacitate victims with drugs or alcohol before raping or sexually assaulting them. The crimes are often committed by someone known to the victim and, in some cases, by multiple connected offenders. Authorities said…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has overturned a judgment of the Oyo State High Court that permitted Muslim students of the International School, University of Ibadan, to wear hijab as part of the school’s uniform. In a split judgment delivered on Friday, the three-member appellate panel held, by a majority decision of two to one, that the Supreme Court’s decision permitting the use of hijab applies only to public schools and not private institutions such as the International School, University of Ibadan. The appellate court set aside the earlier judgment delivered by Justice Moshood Ishola of the Oyo…

Kano Pillars have reached an agreement to appoint former Remo Stars manager Daniel Ogunmodede as their new head coach and technical adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Soccernet.ng reports. The appointment was officially confirmed on Friday, July 3, through the club’s X account, ending weeks of speculation over who would lead Maisu Gida, Northern Nigeria’s biggest football club. Ogunmodede replaces Evans Ogenyi and arrives with a strong coaching record in Nigerian football. Reports suggest Kano Pillars beat strong competition from fellow NPFL giants Enyimba to secure his services. Despite taking over at Kano Pillars, Ogunmodede…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently battling a fire outbreak at the Bono Energy Terminal in Coconut, Apapa area of the state. Fire guts fuel terminal in Lagos The spokesperson for the LSFRS, Shakiru Amodu, confirmed this in a terse message sent to journalists on Friday. He wrote, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently curbing a Fire explosion at Bono Energy Terminal on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, by Coconut, Olodi Apapa, Lagos. Update to follow.” Fire guts fuel terminal in Lagos The cause of the fire could not be ascertained at the time of filing this…

Victor Osimhen’s name and jersey caused a bit of controversy in Samsun this week but effort has now been made to correct the incident, Soccernet.ng reports. Former FC Porto striker Marius Mouandilmadji has apologised to Samsunspor supporters after upsetting many of them by wearing a Galatasaray jersey with Osimhen’s name during a training session. The Chad international, who has been with Samsunspor since 2023, wore the yellow-and-red shirt while doing individual pre-season training. He later shared photos and videos of the session on his personal social media accounts. The jersey belonged to Osimhen, the Nigerian striker who has become easily…

By Deborah Musa The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that escalating conflict and dwindling humanitarian funding are pushing northern Nigeria into its worst hunger crisis in nearly a decade, with millions of people facing severe food insecurity. The agency, in a statement released on Thursday, said the food security situation had deteriorated faster than previously projected as renewed attacks across northern Nigeria continued to displace communities, restrict humanitarian access and cut people off from food assistance. According to the recently completed Cadre Harmonisé analysis, more than 17 million people across nine conflict-affected states in northern Nigeria are experiencing…