Nigerian players were in fine form across several leagues last weekend, making decisive contributions through goals, assists, and key performances. From Europe to Asia, Nigerian players proved influential for their clubs as domestic campaigns approached pivotal stages. In Turkey, Wilfred Ndidi reached a major career milestone, making his 400th club appearance in Beşiktaş’s 2-0 victory […] The post Top Performing Nigerian Players Abroad Last Weekend: Ndidi Marks 400th Club Game, Onuachu Shines appeared first on Naija News.
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The year 2025 was marked by a series of consequential government actions in Nigeria, ranging from unprecedented security interventions and sweeping economic reforms to major shifts in education policy and diplomatic appointments. These ten pivotal decisions, compiled by The PUNCH, instigated nationwide debates, reshaped governance, and significantly impacted the lives of Nigerians. 1. Emergency Rule […] The post From Tax Reform To Emergency Declaration – 10 Govt Decisions That Defined Nigeria In 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shared that she has achieved more in her music career than she ever imagined. Naija News reports that the artiste revealed this during a recent online interaction with her fans on X. Tems began her professional journey after leaving her job as a digital marketer in January […] The post I Have Achieved More In My Music Career Than When I Was Doing 9-5 – Tems appeared first on Naija News.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s claims of taking over the state as a political fantasy. Naija News reports that the APC spokesman in the state, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, in a statement issued on Monday, warned the ADC that Lagos State is not for […] The post ‘Lagos Is Not Laboratory For Political Apprentices’ – APC Fires ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is facing backlash over the ₦300,000 ticket fee announced for his Lagos homecoming concert. Naija News reports that the price list spread online and drew sharp reactions from fans who said the amount was far beyond what many expected for a local show. Social media users complained […] The post You’ll Perform To Empty Seats – Fans Blast Asake Over ₦300k Lagos Concert Tickets appeared first on Naija News.
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal let an important opportunity slip after their 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, describing the match as “a very tricky game to play” despite the Blues being reduced to ten men before half-time. Arsenal had arrived in west London knowing a win would stretch their lead at the top of […] The post Mikel Arteta Calls Chelsea Draw “A Tricky Game” As Caicedo Faces Three-match Ban appeared first on Naija News.
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has robustly defended the President’s latest ambassadorial nominations. He asserted that the choices reflect the President’s best judgment for both his administration and Nigeria. Speaking during a Monday appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Oshodi argued that political appointments to […] The post ‘Nature Of The Business’ – Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominees appeared first on Naija News.
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominations, describing them as a political reward system driven by loyalty and payback rather than merit or strategic foreign policy direction. Naija News reports that Amadi made this claim on Sunday, in an interview with […] The post Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination: ‘Even If He Rigged Election For You, You Shouldn’t Consider Him – Sam Amadi Blasts Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Enzo Maresca is pleased with the calm his Chelsea side showed in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, a match he believes showed just how far the team has come under his watch. Naija News reports that what should have been a straight tactical battle at Stamford Bridge took a sharp turn when Moises Caicedo was […] The post Maresca Delighted With Chelsea’s Resolve After Hard-Fought Draw Against Arsenal appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has charged the new factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, to embark on a genuine rebuilding of the party and correct past missteps ahead of the 2027 general elections. Babangida gave the charge when Turaki and selected members of the PDP […] The post Rebuild PDP, Correct Past Errors Before 2027 – IBB Tells Turaki appeared first on Naija News.
