Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has argued that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) should be staged at the same time as the UEFA European Championship and the Copa America, insisting that the current calendar hurts the quality of Europe’s top leagues. Speaking on his talk show, Rio Ferdinand Presents, the former England international […] The post Rio Ferdinand Calls For AFCON To Align With Euros, Copa America appeared first on Naija News.
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Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former presidential candidate Peter Obi for his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking via a statement titled ‘Imprisoned by ambition: Welcome to 2027, Peter Obi’s reckless misreading of politics and power’, the presidential aide stated that the […] The post Presidency Mocks Peter Obi Over Defection To ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Curvy Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, has issued a warning to her ‘ex’ amid her marriage breakup with Nigerian hypeman, Fisayo Olagunju, better known as MC Fish. Naija News reports that Anita’s social media post follows MC Fish’s clarification of his profession and his role in their union. MC Fish, in a series of posts via his […] The post MC Fish: ‘Stop Dragging Me With Your Mess’ – Anita Joseph Blows Hot appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, has admitted to mixed emotions at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after missing out on the chance to share the pitch with his younger brother, Tom, for the Super Eagles. Both siblings were initially included in Nigeria’s expanded 54-man provisional squad released in early December ahead of the tournament. […] The post Dele-Bashiru Reflects On Missed Chance To Play Alongside Brother At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
The estranged husband of Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, Fisayo Olagunju, better known as MC Fish, has broken silence about their marriage breakup, clarifying claims about his profession and his role in their union. Naija News reports that MC Fish, in a series of posts via his Instagram story on Saturday, said Anita had ‘wooed’ him […] The post ‘I Was At My hype Job When They Came To Toast Me’ – Anita Joseph’s Estranged Husband Spills About Marriage Crash appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has tendered a public apology over the recent allegations of stealing ₦5 million from the ransom meant to rescue a kidnapped couple in Edo State. Naija News recalls that Harrison, known for assisting in the rescue of kidnap victims, was arrested in December 2025 after being accused of stealing part of […] The post ‘I’ve Not Been Well Accountable In Managing Resources’ – Harrison Gwamnishu Apologizes To Nigerians appeared first on Naija News.
The United States on Saturday announced drug trafficking and terrorism-related charges against Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro, following what President Donald Trump described as a large-scale military operation against the South American country. Trump disclosed the development in a post on his Truth Social account, claiming that U.S. forces had captured Maduro and flown him out […] The post BREAKING: US Reveals Charges Against Venezuela President Maduro appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of Cameroonian officials to oversee Nigeria’s Round of 16 match against Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Abdou Abdel Mefir, 29, who is the youngest referee at the AFCON 2025, will take charge as centre referee, with his countrymen, Elvis Noupoue and […] The post CAF Names 29-year-old Cameroonian Referee For Nigeria Vs Mozambique AFCON 2025 Clash appeared first on Naija News.
The Janaza (funeral) prayer for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif “Latz” Ayodele, close friends and team members of British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, in London. According to a statement shared by Boxing King Media, the prayer service will be held at the London Central Mosque, 146 Park […] The post Anthony Joshua’s Late Friends’ Funeral Holds Sunday appeared first on Naija News.
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists, commonly referred to as bandits, on Friday night invaded Bong village in Doemak District, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least seven residents and injuring several others. Eyewitnesses told Sahara Reporters that the attackers stormed the village around midnight while residents were asleep, launching a house-to-house […] The post Seven Feared Dead As Gunmen Invade Plateau Community appeared first on Naija News.
