Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Babayaro has defended Alex Iwobi, criticising what he described as unfair treatment of the Fulham midfielder by fans and pundits. Babayaro said the Super Eagles regular remains one of the most important players in Eric Chelle’s squad but is not given the respect his performances deserve. He expressed concern over the […] The post Emmanuel Babayaro Defends Iwobi After Tanzania Display, Blasts Critics appeared first on Naija News.
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has charged officers and men of the newly established 248 Battalion, Illela Barracks, Sokoto State, to take pride in their posting, describing them as pioneers entrusted with laying a solid foundation for the unit. Shuaibu, who visited the battalion on Saturday, assured the troops that […] The post ‘Fire Eaters’ – COAS Addresses Troops In Sokoto appeared first on Naija News.
An unspecified number of travellers have reportedly been killed following a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, law enforcement sources and eyewitness accounts say. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident to Daily Post on Saturday. In a telephone […] The post Blast Along Yar’Tasha–Dansadau Road In Zamfara Leaves Travelers Dead appeared first on Naija News.
The United States resumed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria on Saturday, days after carrying out air strikes against ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State, flight tracking data and terrorism analysts have said. Brant Philip, a Sahel‑focused terrorism tracker, shared flight data showing a Gulfstream V aircraft, a long‑range business jet often modified for […] The post US Resumes Intelligence Flights Over Nigeria After ISIS Strikes In Sokoto appeared first on Naija News.
The Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, has dismissed allegations by former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose that Makinde received ₦50 billion in support from President Bola Tinubu after the 2024 Ibadan explosion. Olarenwaju, in a telephone interview with Punch on Saturday afternoon, challenged Fayose to substantiate his claim with […] The post Oyo Governor’s Aide Rejects Fayose’s ₦50 Billion Claim, Demands Proof appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will earn a cash reward of $5,000 for every goal scored at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The incentive, first reported by ScoreNigeria, is part of a broader motivation package rolled out by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Sports. A […] The post NFF To Award Super Eagles Of Nigeria $5,000 Per Goal At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Former Barcelona winger and Nigerian football legend Emmanuel Amunike has tipped the Super Eagles to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Amunike stressed that Victor Osimhen has the leadership and hunger to drive the Super Eagles to success in Morocco. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s Group C clash with Tunisia, […] The post Amunike Backs Osimhen-Led Super Eagles For AFCON 2025 Glory appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that fans will be allowed into stadiums for free at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speculation had surfaced in recent days that CAF, working alongside the Local Organising Committee, had approved free entry due to low attendance at several venues. While […] The post CAF Denies Free Entry Claims As Super Eagles Prepare For Tunisia Test appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has concluded plans to deploy no fewer than 7,000 newly trained forest guards to seven pilot states as part of renewed efforts to curb insecurity and reclaim Nigeria’s vast ungoverned forest spaces. The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed this on Saturday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, during the graduation […] The post Tinubu Govt Deploys 7,000 Forest Guards To Flush Out Bandits, Terrorists appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hinted at a fresh political contest in Rivers State ahead of 2026, declaring that political activities would resume in January despite claims of a peace deal between him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike’s remarks have further fueled speculations that the lingering political crisis in the […] The post ‘We Will Start Politics January 2026’ – Wike Tells Rivers, Sparks Fresh Tension appeared first on Naija News.
