Calvin Bassey came close to a rare personal milestone as Fulham edged Burnley 3-2 in a Premier League match, his final outing before linking up with Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The centre back almost grabbed a stunning goal, but one late decision in the attacking third has since become a talking […] The post Chukwueze Mocks Calvin Bassey Over Miss In Fulham Win [Video] appeared first on Naija News.
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The Media Aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has alleged that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, fell out with President Bola Tinubu, because his ministerial nominee was not accepted. Naija News reports that Makinde, during a media chat with selected journalists in Ibadan on Tuesday, said […] The post Why Gov. Makinde Stopped Supporting Tinubu – Wike’s Aide, Olayinka appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone in Freetown, ahead of his rescheduled beach concert linked to the ongoing AFCON 2025 festivities. Naija News reports that the visit forms part of Davido’s 5ive Alive World Tour, which has seen […] The post ‘Sierra Leone Is My Second Home’ – Davido Tells President Bio Ahead Of AFCON Beach Concert appeared first on Naija News.
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has denied any wrongdoing after being charged with a sexual conduct offence in Norway, insisting that the encounter at the centre of the case was consensual. Speaking through his legal representative, Astrid Bolstad, Daniel Daga, 18, maintained that while a sexual encounter did take place, he does not admit guilt […] The post Daniel Daga Denies Allegation As Molde FK Confirm Charge, Suspend Midfielder appeared first on Naija News.
An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has stated that former presidential candidate, Peter Obi and erstwhile Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi are strong contenders for the presidency from the southern part of Nigeria. He emphasised the importance of pairing either Obi or Amaechi with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in preparation for the […] The post 2027: Peter Obi, Amaechi Strong Southern Contenders – Dele Momodu appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has responded to an open letter by Amnesty International urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the long-running case of Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian who has spent more than 20 years on death row in Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued in Abuja, the commission said the Amnesty letter, […] The post NIDCOM Sets Record Straight On Nigerian Facing Death Row In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Naija News.
Retired Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has officially received his Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) certificate from President Bola Tinubu, following the national honours conferred on members of Nigeria’s senior men’s football team. Naija News reports that Troost-Ekong confirmed the receipt of the certificate on Tuesday via his verified 𝕏 handle, […] The post AFCON: President Tinubu Formally Confers MFR On Troost-Ekong appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles of Nigeria have opened talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over bonus payments at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pressing for an improved package following the recent increase in tournament prize money. Sources familiar with the discussions told SCORENigeria that the federation has tabled a performance-based bonus structure, with payments […] The post Super Eagles Push For Improved AFCON Bonuses As Osimhen Faces Scrutiny Ahead Of Tanzania Clash appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has promised that his administration will not introduce new taxes. Speaking in a media chat with newsmen, Makinde asserted that the state has gone over six years without adding any tax. He explained that his government is focused on bringing more people into the existing tax net. He […] The post Why I Will Not Introduce New Taxes – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Naija News.
Two senators from Rivers State, who are believed to be loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers are Sen. Onyesoh Alwell, representing Rivers East Senatorial District and Sen. Barry Mpigi, representing Rivers South East […] The post Two Rivers State Senators Dump PDP For APC appeared first on Naija News.
