France manager Didier Deschamps believes his team will be among the leading contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding that only a small group of nations have the quality and experience to challenge for the trophy. The expanded World Cup kicks off in June next year across the United States, Canada and Mexico. France […] The post Seven Countries Can Win 2026 FIFA World Cup – Didier Deschamps appeared first on Naija News.
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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, has revealed that the NYSC saves state governments between ₦30 billion and ₦40 billion annually through the deployment of corps members across key sectors. Nafiu disclosed this on Monday at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on NYSC Reform held in Abuja, where discussions centred […] The post NYSC Saves States ₦30 Billion Annually – DG Reveals appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed her major red flags in a potential partner. Naija News reports that Tems, in a recent interview with American outfit Complex, said she cannot date someone unfriendly or uncurious. According to the ‘Love Me Jeje’ crooner, the essence of a relationship is lost […] The post ‘Someone Who Is Not Trying To Be My Friend Or Curious Is A Red Flag’ – Singer Tems appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s authorisation of military intervention in the Republic of Benin, without National Assembly approval, constitutes an impeachable offense and a clear violation of the Nigerian Constitution. Naija News reports that Abubakar’s sharp criticism follows the December 7, 2025 coup attempt in the Benin Republic, during […] The post Benin Republic: Why Tinubu Should Be Impeached – Human Rights Lawyer appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Monday Okpehbolo, the State House of Assembly, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to investigate the alleged controversial Professor of Law title conferred on the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Roland Otaru (SAN). Naija […] The post PDP Demands Investigation Into Allegation Of Academic Fraud Against Edo AG appeared first on Naija News.
The Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka has taken a swipe at Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. In a post on 𝕏 on Monday afternoon, Olayinka accused the Bauchi governor of failing to prevent the defection of governors from the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Bala Mohammed Is Not Seeing Himself As A Failure Yet – Wike’s Aide Fires appeared first on Naija News.
Spanish La Liga giants, Real Madrid are weighing up a sensational move to bring Zinedine Zidane back to the dugout as pressure mounts on Xabi Alonso. Senior figures at the club are growing concerned over the team’s form, with Wednesday’s Champions League tie against Manchester City viewed as decisive for Alonso’s future. Madrid’s 2-0 defeat […] The post Zidane Tipped For Return At Real Madrid As Alonso Faces Make-or-Break Man City Test appeared first on Naija News.
Yusuf Dantalle, the National Chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), has been re-elected as the National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) for a new two-year term. Naija News reports that the election, held on Monday at the IPAC national headquarters in Abuja, saw Dantalle return to the position following a unanimous vote […] The post IPAC Elects New National Chairman, Other Executives [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
Allegations of harassment, extortion, and violent abuse by rogue members of local vigilante groups in northern Nigeria are stirring public concern over their growing role in worsening insecurity and banditry, residents and victims have said. In one of such disturbing incidents, a Fulani man, whose location has been withheld for safety reasons, narrated how he […] The post Rogue Vigilantes Fueling Insecurity In Northern Nigeria — Victims Lament (Video) appeared first on Naija News.
President of the Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, was on Monday sworn in for a fourth term in office, following an election boycotted by his two main rivals and marked by low voter turnout. Naija News reports that the 83-year-old leader, who has been at the helm of the West African nation since 2010, took the […] The post Ouattara Sworn In For Fourth Term As Ivory Coast President appeared first on Naija News.
