Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has named Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a better forward than Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Bassey, who plays alongside Osimhen for Nigeria, said the Super Eagles frontman has shown rare quality for both club and country. Speaking to Turkish outlet Habersarikirmizi, Bassey said: “Osimhen is better than Haaland, so he’s more […] The post Calvin Bassey Chooses Best Striker Between Osimhen, Haaland appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigerian Senate has approved the request by President Bola Tinubu to deploy the country’s military forces to Benin Republic. Naija News reports that the decision of the lawmakers was approved during plenary on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The approval follows the earlier consideration of the request by the Senate Committee of the […] The post Breaking: Senate Takes Decision On Tinubu’s Request To Send Soldiers To Benin Republic appeared first on Naija News.
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has come under criticism for a comment she directed at Patience, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, during her chieftaincy installation as ‘Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua’ in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Sunday. In a viral clip shared on social media, Mrs. Tinubu, while acknowledging dignitaries during her acceptance […] The post Remi Tinubu Under Fire For ‘Teasing’ Patience Jonathan [Video] appeared first on Naija News.
Paul Scholes has poured cold water on Arsenal’s title ambitions, insisting there is “no chance” of Mikel Arteta’s side lifting the Premier League trophy this season. The former Manchester United midfielder believes the Gunners have fallen short when it matters most, pointing to recent results in games where they were widely expected to perform. Arsenal […] The post Paul Scholes Dismisses Arsenal’s Title Hopes, Says ‘No Chance’ Of Premier League Glory appeared first on Naija News.
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has celebrated the wife of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Titilola Adeleke, as she marks 60 years. In a statement she personally signed on Tuesday, Remi Tinubu praised her for her commitment to uplifting people of Osun State. She wrote: “I join your husband, the Governor of Osun State, […] The post Remi Tinubu Celebrates Mrs Adeleke 48 Hours After Warning Husband appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is reportedly set to announce his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to sources close to the Government House. The political move comes after Fubara recently ended the protracted and bitter rift with his estranged political godfather and predecessor, Nyesom […] The post BREAKING: Fubara To Announce Defection From PDP To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across West Africa due to a series of recent coups and failed mutinies in the region. This announcement was made by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level, held in […] The post ECOWAS Declares State Of Emergency Across West Africa appeared first on Naija News.
A small multi-engine aircraft crashed into rush-hour traffic on a major Florida highway Monday night after the pilot attempted an emergency landing, narrowly avoiding a mass casualty incident on the busy interstate near Orlando. The Beechcraft 55 aircraft went down on Interstate 95 near Melbourne, smashing into a Toyota Camry sedan as the pilot tried […] The post Small Plane Crashes Into Traffic As Pilot Attempts Emergency Landing appeared first on Naija News.
The Bayelsa State Government has placed a total ban on all unauthorised and illegal mining of mineral resources across communities in its eight local government areas. The government also cautioned traditional rulers and community leaders to stop signing memoranda of understanding with illegal miners, stressing that all such agreements are null and void and of […] The post Govt Orders Immediate Suspension Of Mining Activities In Bayelsa appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade has refuted claims that its troops were responsible for shooting civilians during a communal clash in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Monday, December 8, 2025. In a statement posted on its official 𝕏 handle on Tuesday, Captain Olusegun Abidoye, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Sector […] The post Just In: Army Breaks Silence On Soldiers Escorting Brigade Commander Killing Protesting Women appeared first on Naija News.
