Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to Jake Paul after their encounter in Miami on Friday night, applauding the American’s resilience despite handing him a painful defeat. Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, adopted a cautious approach early on, keeping his distance and avoiding prolonged exchanges as Joshua stalked forward. For long spells, the 28-year-old […] The post Anthony Joshua Praises Jake Paul After Brutal Miami Bout appeared first on Naija News.
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Anas Yusuf who currently plays for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Nasarawa United, has been shortlisted for the Best Striker prize at the 2025 Nigerian Pitch Awards. Yusuf will compete for the honour against Atalanta and Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman and Galatasaray hitman Victor Osimhen. The Nasarawa United striker earned his nomination after […] The post NPFL Updates: Nasarawa United Striker Gets Award Nomination, Kun Khalifat FC Sign New Player, Other appeared first on Naija News.
The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has issued a stern warning to terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, declaring that no part of its operational area will be allowed to serve as a safe haven in 2026. The brigade said it would maintain a high level of operational readiness and deal decisively with any […] The post Bandits Will Face Stiff Resistance In 2026 – Army Vows appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has lifted the seal on the headquarters (HQ) of Ikeja Electric Plc following the company’s binding commitment to comply with remedial measures after multiple consumer rights violations. Recall that the Commission had earlier sealed the DisCo’s headquarters on December 11, 2025, after Ikeja Electric failed to comply […] The post FCCPC Unseals Ikeja Electric HQ After Commitment To Consumer Rights appeared first on Naija News.
Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will feel the void left by former captain William Troost-Ekong following his retirement from international football. Wilfred Ndidi was officially named the new captain of the Super Eagles on Tuesday, taking over from Troost-Ekong, who recently stepped away from the national team. The Leicester City […] The post Super Eagles: Ndidi Hails Troost-Ekong, Simon Mourns Fredrick’s AFCON Absence appeared first on Naija News.
A video showing members of the First Evangelical Church Winning All Church (ECWA) abducted by suspected bandits in Kogi State has surfaced online, heightening fears over the fate of the victims. The 38-second footage, shared by an online platform, Egbe Mekun Parrot, showed several frail-looking elderly persons and young children standing in what appeared to […] The post Bandits Release Video Of Kidnapped Church Members In Kogi [See Visual] appeared first on Naija News.
Benin Republic on Saturday placed a former defence minister and prominent opposition politician, Candide Azannai, in pre-trial detention as part of investigations into the failed coup attempt earlier this month. According to an AFP journalist, Azannai was accused of plotting against the state and incitement to rebellion following his arrest last week at his party’s […] The post Benin Jails Ex-defence Minister Over Failed Coup Plot appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday departed Abuja for Borno, Bauchi and Lagos aboard the 20-year-old Boeing 737 Business Jet earlier listed for sale in July but later delisted due to poor buyer interest and low offers. Naija News reports that the President left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 11:45 am, commencing […] The post Tinubu Departs For Borno, Bauchi, Lagos In Delisted Presidential Jet appeared first on Naija News.
Iran has reportedly executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, marking the latest in a series of executions carried out following the 12-day war between the two longtime foes in June. The judiciary’s media arm, Mizan News Agency, confirmed the execution on Saturday, December 20, saying the sentence was implemented after being upheld by […] The post Iran Executes Man Accused Of Spying For Israel After June War appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football has officially released the squad numbers for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Talismanic striker Victor Osimhen will retain his familiar number 9 shirt, while newly appointed captain Wilfred Ndidi continues with his customary number 4 jersey. Lazio midfielder Fisayo […] The post Super Eagles Of Nigeria Reveal Squad Numbers Ahead Of AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
