Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, wrapped up their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket journey with a fifth-place finish. The tournament, staged in Angola from August 12 to 24, saw the D’Tigers make a bright start under coach Mohammed Abdulrahman. The Nigerian men’s basketball side swept through the group phase with convincing wins over Madagascar, Tunisia, and Cameroon, topping Group B with six points and raising hopes of a deep run. However, the momentum was cut short in the quarter-finals as Nigeria suffered a 91-75 defeat to Senegal, who later went on to claim bronze. The loss ended Nigeria’s bid for a…
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Vivian Joseph, wife of Nigerian comedian and actor Nkubi, has reacted after a social media user allegedly advised her to take the life of her young daughter, Soromtochukwu. Naija News reports that the incident happened on Monday when she shared a screenshot of the disturbing message on Instagram along with the picture of the man said to have sent it. In the message, the user suggested that it would be better for her to end the child’s life while she is still little. Reacting, Vivian described him as a murderer. The post went viral as Nigerians across social platforms condemned…
Big Brother Naija has announced that no housemate will be leaving the reality show in Week 5 after all nominations were cancelled. Naija News reports that the announcement came on Monday evening when the contestants gathered in the sitting room for the usual nomination process, where each person was asked to put forward two housemates for possible eviction. At the end of the exercise, six contestants, Ivatar, Faith, Thelma, Zita, Tracy, and Sultana were listed among those up for eviction. However, the twist of the evening was revealed when Rooboy, who holds the position of Head of House, was instructed…
While I genuinely wish that Mr. Peter Obi would emerge as Nigeria’s president in 2027, saving the nation from the reckless wastefulness that has plagued it since independence, reality tells me otherwise. Obi, despite his refreshing vision and impeccable character, simply doesn’t stand a chance under Nigeria’s current political structure. What excites me about Obi is his political will, his passion for cutting down the cost of governance, plugging financial leakages, and redirecting our economy toward productivity rather than the endless sharing of “national cake” by the political elite. He embodies the qualities of a disciplined leader who could change…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has declared Rita Dominic as the most beautiful actress. Iyke said she is finer than Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Uche Jombo and Ini Edo. The actor made the revelation during a fun game segment on Pulse Ghana, where he was asked to choose who he considered the finest among the Nollywood actresses. Without hesitation, he picked Rita Dominic. Naija News recalls that Iyke revealed in a 2017 interview that he and Rita Dominic once dated but went their separate ways. He admitted their relationship was deep but could not last because of their different lifestyles. According…
Bayern Munich have struck an agreement with Chelsea to take Nicolas Jackson on loan in this summer transfer window, according to Bild. The 24-year-old Senegalese forward has struggled for consistency but remains highly rated by Bayern’s hierarchy as they look to strengthen their frontline before the transfer deadline day. In Manchester, Talksport reports that Kobbie Mainoo, one of England’s brightest midfield prospects, could consider leaving Old Trafford if the right offer arrives. The 20-year-old has been a rare shining light in United’s midfield, but uncertainty over his long-term role is fuelling speculation about a late-window exit. Elsewhere, The Sun claims…
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has cautioned women in relationships to take early signs of violence seriously. In a message shared with her followers on her Instagram story, she pointed out that physical aggression during dating, such as shoving, hitting, or pushing, often escalates into worse abuse in marriage. She said that some women overlook such behaviour, but stressed that her message was directed at those who do not want to endure violence in their relationships, Naija News reports. Etinosa urged women to value their safety and recognize warning signs before committing to marriage. She wrote: “I don’t know who needs…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol or fuel, rose by 33.02 per cent year-on-year to ₦1,024.99 per litre in July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the annual increase, the report showed a marginal decline on a month-on-month basis. Petrol prices dropped by 1.22 per cent when compared with June 2025, which recorded an average of ₦1,037.66 per litre. According to the NBS “Petrol Price Watch” for July, Jigawa State recorded the highest average price nationwide at ₦1,107.52 per litre. Lagos…
Content creator Jadrolita, also known as Jarvis, has broken silence on the controversy surrounding a recent live session with her partner, Peller. In the video seen by Naija News, Peller was captured raising his voice at Jadrolita as the two engaged in a heated exchange. Both were seen arguing and trading words in the middle of their live broadcast, which later sparked reactions that Peller was abusive towards her. However, Jadrolita explained in a follow-up session that the public misread the situation and insisted there was no case of violence. She stated that she would never remain in an abusive…
Former Minister of State for Works and leader of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has stressed why Nigerians need to endure the pain and watch President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms transform the country to prevent economic collapse. According to Adeyeye, if not for the fact that Tinubu had removed fuel subsidy when he assumed power and floated the Naira, every Nigerian citizen would have been riding a bicycle. “If he had not removed fuel subsidy and floated the naira, we would all be riding bicycles now. Buhari already said there was no money to import fuel.…
