President Bola Tinubu on Thursday participated in an extraordinary virtual summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, convened to address the escalating political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, following Wednesday’s military coup. The emergency diplomatic meeting was held on Zoom, the video conferencing platform widely adopted for high-level virtual engagements, with several Heads […] The post Tinubu, ECOWAS Leaders Hold Virtual Summit On Guinea-Bissau Coup appeared first on Naija News.
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Rivers United manager Finidi George says his players are ready to fight for their first points of the CAF Champions League group stage when they face Moroccan side RS Berkane in Uyo on Friday. Naija News reports that Rivers United opened their campaign with a bruising 3-0 defeat to Pyramids FC in Cairo. Finidi, speaking […] The post Finidi George Fires Up Rivers United For High-Stakes Berkane Test appeared first on Naija News.
England international, Declan Rice has set the tone for Sunday’s Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal, saying he is looking forward to renewing his on-pitch rivalry with Moisés Caicedo at Stamford Bridge. The Arsenal midfielder spoke on Wednesday night after helping his side claim a confident 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions […] The post Declan Rice Eyes Midfield Showdown With Caicedo Ahead Of Chelsea Vs Arsenal Tie appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Niger East Senatorial District, Senator Sani Musa, has demanded the immediate arrest of any person linked to terrorism, declaring that no position, title, or bloodline should shield suspects from prosecution. Naija News reports that Musa, speaking at Senate plenary, tied his call to the rapid spread of insecurity now haunting every region, […] The post ‘If My Son Turns Terrorist, Arrest Him’ – Lawmaker Declares Amid Nationwide Kidnap, Banditry Surge appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has asked his supporters to issue the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a 10-day ultimatum to end its lingering internal crises, even as he demanded the immediate dissolution of the officials that emerged from the party’s Ibadan Elective Convention. Naija News reports that Lamido made the declaration on Thursday […] The post Lamido Demands 10-Day PDP Peace Deadline, Pushes To Scrap Ibadan Convention appeared first on Naija News.
A police officer on duty has been stabbed to death by suspected thugs in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Sources who spoke to Leadership disclosed that the deceased was attacked and stabbed near the Arakale area following an altercation with the assailants. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ondo Command, Olushola Ayanlade, who confirmed […] The post Police Officer On Duty Stabbed To Death By Suspected Thugs appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The […] The post Tinubu Gives Fresh Appointment To NSA Ribadu, Badaru, IGP Egbetokun, Others [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
Senegal football legend Aliou Cisse has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria among the favourites to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament kicks off in Morocco on December 21, with the Super Eagles aiming to claim a fourth AFCON title. Cisse included Nigeria alongside his own country and several other strong […] The post Senegalese Legend Backs Nigeria As AFCON 2025 Title Contender appeared first on Naija News.
Concerns over the safety of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, intensified on Thursday, with his family stepping in to give assurance hours after a military coup upended Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday. A member of Jonathan’s family, Robert Azibaola, a cousin to the former president, confirmed to Vanguard that Jonathan remained safe despite being unable to leave the […] The post Goodluck Jonathan’s Family Speaks On His Whereabout, Safety appeared first on Naija News.
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has praised Inter Milan as the “strongest team in the Champions League” following his team’s dramatic 1-0 win over the Italians on Wednesday night. Jose Maria Gimenez’s 93rd-minute strike secured the victory, giving Atlético back-to-back wins in Europe. The result lifts Atlético to 12th in the 36-team group stage table, […] The post Diego Simeone Reveals Champions League’s Strongest Side appeared first on Naija News.
