As European football gathered momentum last weekend, several Nigerian footballers made their mark across the continent. From Spain to France and even the United States, goals and assists flowed for Nigerian footballers, with Chrisantus Uche stealing the spotlight. Spain: Chrisantus Uche Hits the Ground Running Newly capped Super Eagles midfielder Chrisantus Uche picked up from where he left off last season, firing Getafe to a 2-1 victory away at Celta Vigo. The 22-year-old was involved in both goals for the Spanish outfit. First, he slipped in Adrian Liso for the opener in the 47th minute, before turning finisher himself in…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of its Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, beginning today. In a statement released via its official Twitter handle on Monday, the commission announced that the online pre-registration phase has begun. Eligible Nigerians can now log on to www.cvr.inecnigeria.org to begin the process ahead of the physical exercise. According to INEC, physical registration will commence on Monday, August 25, 2025, nationwide. The commission explained that in-person registration would take place in all its 37 state offices and 774 local government area offices nationwide, to ensure accessibility for prospective voters. It…
The Minister of State Housing and Urban Development in Kano State, Yusuf Abdullahi Atta, has alleged that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) hired thugs to chase away residents of Bagwai and Shannon Local Governments during the conduct of Saturday’s rerun election. Speaking on behalf of the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC), the Minister urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the election and declare the Bagwai Shanono election null and void. He argued that in the buildup to the election, the political parties had a peace pact to work towards violence-free elections. He said, ”In this light,…
Yakubu Mohammed, one of the founding editors and directors of Newswatch, has finally shed light on the lingering rumours surrounding the 1986 assassination of Dele Giwa, the magazine’s editor-in-chief. Giwa was killed on October 19, 1986, after receiving a parcel bomb at his Lagos residence, an incident that shook Nigeria and remains one of the country’s most notorious unsolved murders. In the wake of his assassination, speculations swirled that Giwa had been investigating the controversial death of Gloria Okon, a young Nigerian woman arrested in Kano and allegedly linked to high-profile drug trafficking networks. Okon’s mysterious death in police custody…
Nigerian comedian Joshua Alfred, also known as Josh2funny, has welcomed his third child with his wife, Bina. Naija News reports that the skitmaker announced the news on Sunday through a post on Instagram. The couple, who got married in 2020, are now parents to three boys. He also shared a photo of the baby’s tiny feet along with a picture showing the feet of all three children. The news comes months after Bina revealed her pregnancy in April with playful pictures of herself and her husband. In other news, Reality TV star, Uriel Oputa, has reacted to Solomon Buchi’s comments…
No fewer than 62 kidnapped persons in Katsina State have regained their freedom after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike dislodged bandits from their hideout in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area. Naija News reports that the operation, which targeted the camp of a notorious bandit leader, Muhammadu Fulani, was carried out on Saturday evening near the Katsina-Zamfara border. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security, Nasir Mu’azu, said the sudden air assault forced the gunmen to flee in disarray, creating an opportunity for the captives to escape. “Twelve of the rescued victims are being treated at Matazu General Hospital, while…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Assembly to disclose all documents related to the ₦37 billion renovation of the National Assembly complex. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his judgment on Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/51/2022 ruled in favour of the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), which filed the suit through its counsel, Seidu Mohammed. The court directed the legislature to provide HEDA with details of the proposal, assessment, and procedures that led to the initial ₦37 billion estimate, the actual amount approved, the funds allocated, and the disbursements made so far. Justice Nwite maintained that the…
The father of Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger whose clash with a flight attendant went viral, has spoken out, demanding compensation. Naija News reports that he is demanding justice for what he described as the humiliation of his daughter and the damage done to his family’s image. He expressed deep dissatisfaction over the way the incident was handled, stating that the treatment his daughter received left her stripped in public and disgraced before the world. According to him, the ordeal has caused pain not just to his daughter but to the entire family, who have had to live with…
Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro has urged people to value true friendship and avoid betrayal in the face of personal challenges or relationships. In a post on her Instagram story, she stressed the importance of standing by friends, especially during difficult times, instead of abandoning them for selfish reasons. Naija News reports that she warned that while certain situations might seem comfortable at the moment, they do not always last. Esoro further advised against letting love or lust lead to the loss of genuine friendships, adding that men or relationships should never be allowed to come between friends. She said that…
Doris Okorie has been crowned the new Head of House in Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 after winning the week four contest. Naija News reports that the announcement was made shortly after the live eviction that saw Kayikunmi and Otega leave the competition. Following her victory, Biggie instructed her to select a housemate to share the Head of House lounge with, and she chose Denari. As Head of House, Doris now has the privilege of enjoying the exclusive lounge and will also play a role in key decisions within the house. However, she must still face a challenge today…
