Arsenal’s title push suffered a painful setback on Saturday after a dramatic late winner saw Aston Villa clinch a 2-1 win at Villa Park. The Premier League match looked destined for a draw until Emiliano Buendia struck deep into added time to seal all three points for the home side. Aston Villa took the lead […] The post Premier League: Arsenal Drop Three Points Against Aston Villa appeared first on Naija News.
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Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has dismissed claims that he is preparing to walk away from the Flying Antelopes, insisting he is fully committed to the club despite recent reports of discord within the coaching set-up. Stories circulated earlier in the week suggesting a rift between Fidelis Ilechukwu and some of his assistants, with speculation […] The post NPFL: Fidelis Ilechukwu Dismisses Exit Rumours, Kwara United Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Matchday 16 appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have rescued 14 persons kidnapped by bandits during a clearance operation in Orokam Forest, which borders Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State and Ogbadigbo LGA of Benue State. Naija News learnt that the victims were abducted while returning from a burial over the weekend. Renowned […] The post Troops Overpower Bandits, Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims In Enugu–Benue Border Forest appeared first on Naija News.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has claimed that the recent surge in abductions across the country is a deliberate plot aimed at weakening the resolve of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an engagement with Igbo leaders at the Government House in Benin City, the governor alleged that the kidnappings were politically motivated and designed to […] The post ‘Kidnappings Political Strategy To Stop Tinubu’s Re-Election, They Tried It With Jonathan’ – Okpebholo appeared first on Naija News.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, responded to allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to provide evidence to support her claims. In a statement issued through his media aide, Jackson Udom, Akpabio called on Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her accusations, emphasising the need for clear and verifiable evidence. He […] The post Akpabio Demands Proof From Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Sexual Harassment Allegation appeared first on Naija News.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the decision of some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party, in a statement on Saturday, said the defected lawmakers are simply political puppets doing the bidding of their paymaster. Naija News earlier reported on Friday that […] The post ‘Political Puppets’ – PDP Slams Rivers House Of Assembly Members For Defecting To APC appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s planned friendly against Egypt has been put on hold, with both federations now searching for a new date that suits their squads ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The match had been arranged for Sunday, 14 December at the Cairo International Stadium, but plans changed once FIFA moved the […] The post Nigeria, Egypt Work On New Date After AFCON Schedule Disrupts Planned Friendly appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has dismissed suggestions that his retirement from international football was engineered behind the scenes, saying his exit was guided purely by personal choice. Naija News reports that, Troost-Ekong, 32, confirmed his decision on Thursday, bringing an end to a decade in green and white after earning 83 caps and […] The post I Wasn’t Forced Out Of Super Eagles – Troost-Ekong Cries Out appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the list of ambassadorial nominees recently sent to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Naija News reports that Ndume made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja, citing concerns that the list violates the Federal Character principle enshrined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Ndume, representing […] The post Ambassadorial Nominees: ‘President Tinubu Should Withdraw This List’ – Ndume appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has revealed the reason behind her strong and unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that a personal experience with an opposition supporter influenced her decision to amplify her backing for the now-president. During a recent appearance on With Chude, Akintola explained that her initial support for Tinubu during the […] The post Bimbo Akintola Reveals Why She Increased Support For Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
