African football is set for a major shake-up with the introduction of the African Nations League, a new annual competition scheduled to begin in 2029. The the African Nations League is expected to become a central feature of the continent’s football calendar and a fresh commercial pillar for the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The […] The post CAF Launch African Nations League, To Start In 2029 appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Super Eagles and Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has come to the defence of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, following the Nigeria international’s absence from the final 28-man squad for AFCON 2025. Okoye, who plays for Udinese, had been part of the initial 54-man preliminary list announced by coach Eric Chelle two weeks ago, shortly before captain […] The post Sunday Oliseh Defends Maduka Okoye Over AFCON 2025 Omission appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for immediate suspension of the Tinubu administration’s draconian tax laws, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Naija News reports that the call follows recent findings that the final version of the law contains substantial forgery of provisions that were not in the original bill passed by […] The post ‘Tinubu After Total Power’ – ADC Says, Demands Suspension Of Tax Laws appeared first on Naija News.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will switch from its long-standing two-year cycle to a four-year format from 2028, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed. The announcement was made in Morocco by CAF president Patrice Motsepe ahead of the opening match of the 35th edition of the competition, with hosts Morocco set to […] The post AFCON To Move To Four-Year Cycle From 2028 – CAF appeared first on Naija News.
American rapper, Wiz Khalifa, has been sentenced to nine months in prison in Romania after admitting to smoking cannabis during a live performance. Naija News reports that the incident took place at the ‘Beach, Please! Festival’ in Costinesti last year. A Romanian appeals court cancelled a previous fine of 3,600 lei and ruled that the […] The post Wiz Khalifa Gets Nine-Month Jail Term For Smoking On Stage appeared first on Naija News.
Veteran Nigerian rapper Naetochukwu Chikwe popularly known as Naeto C has opened up on why he slowed down his music career. Naija News reports that the rapper in a podcast interview explained that stepping back from music was a personal choice linked to family life and the future he wanted to build. After getting married […] The post I Don’t Think I Would Get The Life I Wanted – Naeto C Reveals Why He Stopped Singing appeared first on Naija News.
Canadian rapper Drake has reportedly lost ₦296 million after betting on Jake Paul to defeat former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in their much-talked-about boxing fight in Miami. Naija News reports that the fight took place in the early hours of Saturday, December 21, in the United States, where Anthony Joshua showed clear control from […] The post Drake Loses ₦296 Million After Betting On Jake Paul To Defeat Anthony Joshua appeared first on Naija News.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to implement multi-factor authentication for transactions involving foreign-issued payment cards as part of fresh measures to strengthen security and improve user experience across the country. The directive was contained in a circular dated December 18, 2025, issued by the Financial Policy and […] The post CBN Issues Fresh Directive To Banks, Other Financial Institutions appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has taken her dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, to a new level by calling on Nigeria’s Department of State Services to step in. Naija News reports that the actress made the call during an appearance on the KAA Truths podcast, where she […] The post Something Is Buried There – Doris Ogala Urges DSS To Probe Pastor Okafor’s Altar appeared first on Naija News.
Newcastle United let a two-goal lead slip as Chelsea fought back to earn a 2-2 draw in an entertaining 2025/2026 Premier League clash at St James’ Park earlier today, December 20. Nick Woltemade was the star of a dominant opening spell for Newcastle, striking twice inside the first 20 minutes to put the home side […] The post Newcastle Hold Chelsea To 2-2 Draw As James, Pedro Spark Comeback At St James’ Park appeared first on Naija News.
