Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has singled out Alex Iwobi as Nigeria’s standout performer in the emphatic 4-0 win over Mozambique on Monday night, even while applauding Ademola Lookman’s impressive run at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria cruised past the Mambas with a dominant display, […] The post Odion Ighalo Impressed By Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
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A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Austin Okai, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is exerting more power than President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. Naija News reports that Wike and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently resumed their face-off, with the […] The post Fubara: ‘Wike Is Talking More Than Tinubu’ – ADC Chieftain, Austin appeared first on Naija News.
Controversial singer Portable has accused his father of taking advantage of him and interfering in his personal life. Naija News reports that the musician claimed that his father took his clothes and shoes, laid claim to his properties, and often contacted his baby mamas asking them for money. Portable said his father has access to […] The post He’s Just Like Mohbad’s Dad – Portable Accuses Father Of Taking Advantage Of Him appeared first on Naija News.
A Professor of Strategic Management and Human Capital Development, Okey Ikechukwu, has said that the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State is Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Ikechukwu, while speaking during an appearance on Arise Television on Tuesday, argued that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, should not be […] The post Wike Is Not A Member Of The APC, He Can’t Issue Warnings – Okey Ikechukwu appeared first on Naija News.
Morocco forward Brahim Diaz has emerged as the leading top scorer at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), heading into a decisive quarter-final weekend. Diaz has struck four goals so far to sit clear at the top of the scoring table, edging a tightly packed chasing group that includes Morocco teammate Ayoub El Kaabi, […] The post AFCON 2025: Brahim Diaz Leads Scorers’ Chart As Quarter-Finals Take Centre Stage appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 3rd Division and Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have successfully rescued a retired senior military officer, Colonel Joseph Ajanaku (rtd), from kidnappers in Plateau State. The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 3rd Division, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, confirmed the development on Tuesday in Jos. “I can confirm […] The post How Troops Rescued Abducted Retired Colonel In Plateau appeared first on Naija News.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has brushed aside speculation linking him with the vacant managerial position at Manchester United, insisting he is focused solely on his current role. The Austrian coach was reacting on Tuesday after bookmakers listed him among the favourites to replace Ruben Amorim, who was sacked by the Old Trafford club on […] The post ‘Wasted Time Asking Me’ – Palace Boss, Glasner Speaks On Taking Man United Manager Role appeared first on Naija News.
The wife and children of a Zaria-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir, have raised the alarm over his disappearance 25 days after he travelled to Abuja to resolve issues linked to the alleged blockage of his bank account. The cleric is a respected leader of Fityanul Islam, a Tijaniyya sect with a strong following […] The post Family Raises Alarm Over ‘Disappearance’ Of Islamic Scholar Days After Visiting Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has ruled out endorsing any candidate in the 2027 presidential election, saying it will instead subject presidential hopefuls to interviews to assess their plans for addressing the region’s challenges. Speaking with Leadership in Kaduna, the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, said the […] The post Why We Won’t Endorse Any 2027 Presidential Candidate – Arewa Leaders Reveal appeared first on Naija News.
Venezuela’s Interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, on Tuesday appointed a former central bank chief, Calixto Ortega Sanchez, as her government’s new economic czar. Rodríguez named Sanchez, who headed Venezuela’s central bank between 2018 and 2025 and has experience in the oil sector, as minister in charge of the economy – a position she personally occupied before […] The post Venezuela President Appoints Central Bank Director As Economy Minister appeared first on Naija News.
