35 Individuals Including Footballers Arrested In Turkey Over Betting 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria35 Individuals Including Footballers Arrested In Turkey Over Betting 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 6, 2025

In a wide-ranging investigation into illegal betting on Turkish matches, Istanbul prosecutors on Friday ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, including 29 football players. The prosecutor’s office said 27 of the players are suspected of placing bets on games involving their own teams. So far, police have detained 35 of the 46 individuals named in the arrest order, with five confirmed to be outside the country. The investigation has shaken Turkish football, with six referees...

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Ribadu: Abducted St Mary’s Students ‘Doing Fine’, Will Return Soon

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRibadu: Abducted St Mary’s Students ‘Doing Fine’, Will Return Soon

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 1, 2025

The Federal Government has assured that the more than 300 pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State are alive and will soon be reunited with their families. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu gave the assurance during a solidarity visit on Monday to Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, proprietor of the school, and to worried parents...

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Nwabali: “We Did Our Best for the Badge”

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNwabali: “We Did Our Best for the Badge”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 17, 2025

In the aftermath, Nigeria’s goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali addressed the nation with a heartfelt apology. On his official Instagram page, he wrote: “Painful! We all did our best for the badge, though our best wasn’t enough. I was once a fan and understand how it feels to give you a disappointing night; we take full responsibility.” Nwabali also made two crucial saves during the shootout, but they could not compensate for missed penalties from his teammates....

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Super Falcons Coach, Goalkeeper Nominated for Ballon d’Or Honours

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Falcons Coach, Goalkeeper Nominated for Ballon d’Or Honours

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 7, 2025

…Team Ranked 36th in Latest FIFA Women’s Ranking Super Falcons Head Coach, Justine Madugu, and first-choice goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, have been nominated for individual honours in the 2025 Ballon d’Or Awards, following their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Madugu, who assumed leadership of the Super Falcons in late 2023, has been nominated for the prestigious Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy, awarded to the best women’s...

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Super Falcons Get N150m Each, 3-bedroom Flat, OON National Honour

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Falcons Get N150m Each, 3-bedroom Flat, OON National Honour

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 28, 2025

After the Women’s Africa Cup of Nation (WAFCON) over the host country, Morocco on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honour to all 24 players and 11 technical crew members of the victorious Super Falcons. Tinubu in addition to the honour, also announced a cash reward of $100,000 (N150m) each for the players, while the technical crew members received $50,000 (N75m). The president also gifted...

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Nigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their record tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title by defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final played on Saturday at the Stade Moulay Abdellah, Rabat. The match saw Nigeria battle back after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Morocco took an early lead with captain Ghizlane Chebbak scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a second goal from Sanaa Mssoudy ten minutes later. The first half was dominated by the...

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Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61

NewsNigeriaSoccerFormer Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 4, 2025

Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most iconic goalkeepers, is dead. Fondly known as Dodo Mayana, Rufai died on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, in Lagos after a brief illness. He was 61. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the former Super Eagles goalkeeper passed away around 6 am, and his remains have been deposited in a morgue. Rufai, a towering figure in Nigerian football, was a key member of the historic Super Eagles squad that...

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Tobi Amusan Wins Rabat Diamond League with Record-Breaking Run

NewsSportsTobi Amusan Wins Rabat Diamond League with Record-Breaking Run

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 27, 2025

Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has bounced back in style, clinching her first major win of the 2025 season at the Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco. The 28-year-old clocked a season’s best of 12.24 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles, setting a new meeting record and breaking the previous mark of 12.51 seconds set by Brianna McNeal. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Amusan, who had earlier finished fourth in both the Xiamen...

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Flying Eagles Edge Egypt on Penalties to Clinch U-20 AFCON Bronze

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsFlying Eagles Edge Egypt on Penalties to Clinch U-20 AFCON Bronze

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 19, 2025

Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after defeating hosts Egypt 4–1 on penalties in Cairo on Sunday. The third-place match, played at the 30 June Stadium, ended 1–1 in regulation time before going to a penalty shootout. Egypt took an early lead in the third minute when Osama Omar found the back of the net. Nigeria responded shortly after the interval, with...

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National Sports Festival: Makinde Restates Commitment To Sports, Receives Torch Of Unity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSportsNational Sports Festival: Makinde Restates Commitment To Sports, Receives Torch Of Unity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 13, 2025

Governor Seyi Makinde has restated the commitment of his administration’s commitment to sports development at all levels through the provision of adequate infrastructure, training facilities, and a conducive environment in the state. The governor stated this on Tuesday while receiving the Torch of Unity, which signals the commencement of the Ogun 2025 National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway 2025. Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, received the representative of the National Sports...

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