Former Juventus midfielder and ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has singled out Akor Adams as Nigeria’s most impressive performer in their 2-1 win over Tanzania, despite eye-catching contributions from some of the team’s biggest names. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles opened their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […] The post Sunday Oliseh Names His Standout Player In Super Eagles’ Win Over Tanzania appeared first on Naija News.
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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has warned against the neglect of children in society, noting that such neglect can have negative effects in the future. Bishop Kukah, who made the observation in his 2025 Christmas message, said children must be protected as they represent the future of Nigeria. Naija […] The post Bandits, Kidnappers Are Our Children – Bishop Kukah appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared only two political associations, the African Alliance Party (AAP) and the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), to proceed to the final stage of political party registration, sources told TheCable. In June 2025, INEC announced it had received 110 letters of intent from associations seeking political party status. By […] The post INEC Clears Only Two Groups For Final Party Registration Stage – Source appeared first on Naija News.
Lead counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, SAN, has denied reports that the anti-graft agency had been served with a court order directing the release of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in connection with the ongoing ₦8.7 billion alleged money laundering case. In a statement shared via […] The post EFCC Yet To Receive Court Order Granting Malami Bail – Lead Counsel appeared first on Naija News.
The leadership crisis within the Labour Party has escalated, with the Julius Abure‑led National Working Committee (NWC) issuing a stern warning to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, and key loyalists of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to desist from actions that could undermine the party. The warning was issued by the […] The post Labour Party Crisis Deepens As Abure‑Led NWC Warns Otti, Allies appeared first on Naija News.
The Borno State Police Command has rolled out heavy security across Maiduguri, deploying more than 1,000 officers to major roads, known flashpoints, churches and other public spaces as Christians mark Christmas, days after a deadly bomb attack rocked the city. The explosion, which occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday, struck worshippers gathered for prayers at […] The post Christmas: Police Deploy Over 1,000 Officers In Maiduguri After Deadly Mosque Blast appeared first on Naija News.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, to run degree programmes under the federal government’s dual mandate policy. Naija News reports that FCE Yola was one of 15 federal colleges of education granted approval by the Federal Government to run full degree programmes independently, without affiliation to […] The post FG Okays 15 Federal Colleges To Run Degree Programmes appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have concluded negotiations on the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, with the new pact scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. Naija News reports that ASUU disclosed this in a statement shared on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, noting that the agreement […] The post University Lecturers Get 40% Pay Rise As FG, ASUU Seal New Pact appeared first on Naija News.
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has hit out angrily at Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his team’s narrow 1-0 loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The German tactician accused match officials of denying his side a clear penalty and questioned the standard […] The post Gernot Rohr Slams CAF Over Refereeing After Benin Defeat At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has come to the defence of Victor Osimhen after the forward failed to find the net in Nigeria’s opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, insisting the striker’s overall contribution should not be overlooked. Osimhen did not score, but the Super Eagles began their Group […] The post Yakubu Aiyegbeni Backs Osimhen After Goal Drought In AFCON 2025 Opener appeared first on Naija News.
