Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has told Galatasaray he is willing to push himself back into action as the Turkish champions prepare for a high-stakes Super Lig derby against long-time rivals Fenerbahçe at 6 p.m. later today, December 1. Osimhen has been sidelined for the past two matches after suffering a hamstring injury while on international […] The post Osimhen Declares Himself Ready For Fierce Fenerbahçe Derby Clash appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Nigerian diplomat Ambassador, Joe Keshi, on Monday, condemned the ambassadorial list President Bola Tinubu forwarded to the 10th Senate for confirmation. Naija News reports that Keshi, in an interview with Channels TV, queried the character of some of the nominees, who he claimed should have no business being in the diplomatic service. He said, […] The post Ambassadorial List: ‘Some Of The Nominees Should Be Cooling Their Heels In Prison’ – Keshi appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi believes Nigeria are poised for a triumphant campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 21 December and runs until 18 January in Morocco. Alex Iwobi, who featured in Nigeria’s run to the final earlier this year before losing 2-1 to the Ivory Coast, says the squad […] The post Alex Iwobi Backs Super Eagles For AFCON Glory, Akor Laments Sevilla Derby Defeat appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has approved the payment of a 13th-month salary bonus, tagged “Eno-mber,” for all state workers ahead of the Christmas 2025 celebrations. The governor disclosed the development on Monday in a message shared on his social media accounts, moments after directing the State Accountant General to disburse the […] The post Akwa Ibom Gov Approves 13th-Month Bonus For Workers appeared first on Naija News.
Italian tennis legend and two-time French Open champion, Nicola Pietrangeli, has died at the age of 92, the country’s tennis federation announced on Monday. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation, FITP, confirmed his passing in a statement saying, “Italian tennis is mourning an icon. Nicola Pietrangeli, the only Italian inducted into the World Tennis Hall […] The post Italian Tennis Legend Pietrangeli Dies appeared first on Naija News.
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo in the Boluwaduro Local Government Area following a violent breakdown of law and order. According to the Osun State Government, the unrest began on Sunday night, stretching into the early hours of Monday, and was tied to rising tensions after the […] The post Osun Governor Declares 24-Hour Curfew On Igbajo appeared first on Naija News.
French energy giant, TotalEnergies, on Monday announced the sale of a 40 per cent stake in its Nigerian offshore exploration licences to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of US major, Chevron. Naija News understands that the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, covers exploration licences for two offshore areas spanning 2,000 square […] The post TotalEnergies Sells 40% Nigeria Offshore Stake To Chevron appeared first on Naija News.
The 10th Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, has been called out by former Nigerian diplomat Ambassador, Joe Keshi, over its handling of ambassadorial screenings. Naija News reports that Keshi, in an interview on Arise News on Monday, warned Nigerians not to expect any rigorous interrogation of nominees. According to Keshi, he has no […] The post Ambassador: ‘You Are Giving Someone Who Has Run Down A State Another Appointment’ – Keshi Queries Nomination Of Ex-Govs appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Senate is scheduled to commence a crucial three-day national summit today, aimed at devising solutions to the country’s worsening security challenges, barring any last-minute changes. The summit will serve as a platform to aggregate and review the findings and recommendations gathered from similar security hearings previously conducted across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, according […] The post Senate To Begin Three-day National Security Summit appeared first on Naija News.
The Regional Leader of the Church of Christ Nations in Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has opined that the absorption of repentant Boko Haram members into the security force has compromised the system. Naija News reports that Dachomo made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ programme. Speaking on […] The post ‘Boko Haram Members Among Security Agencies Are Giving Information To Their Brothers’ – Rev Dachomo appeared first on Naija News.
