Argentine football icon, Lionel Messi has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in football’s exclusive 900-goal club, though the milestone arrived on a night that ended in disappointment for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi reached the landmark during Wednesday’s CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with Nashville SC at Chase Stadium. He needed just seven minutes to make his mark in […] The post Lionel Messi Joins Ronaldo In 900-Goal Club But Inter Miami Bow Out appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency lawmaker, Danjuma Usman Shiddi, has officially quit the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that the former lawmaker cited doubts about the political climate and its impact on his career and constituents. Shiddi submitted a resignation letter on March 18, 2026, to the chairman of Puje Ward in Wukari Local […] The post Former Federal Lawmaker Dumps ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Two of the three foreign laboratories authorised by the Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State have declined to conduct the paternity tests on late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam. Naija News recalls that the Magistrate Court had approved three laboratories in the United States and the United Kingdom for DNA tests on […] The post UK Laboratories Reject Paternity Test On Mohbad’s Son, Liam appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to make the nation’s capital look like other major capital cities around the world. Wike made the promise while speaking at the European Union Complex in Abuja during the Saint Patrick’s Day Reception and the official opening of the new Ireland Embassy on […] The post My Face Might Not Be Liked By People, But I Don’t Mind – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has stated that he will continue to defend himself against allegations of financial misconduct. Naija News reports that the former minister of Justice said he remains confident in his actions during his time in office. Malami made the remarks in an interview conducted shortly after regaining his freedom. […] The post My Rights Were Violated, I’ll Defend Myself – Malami appeared first on Naija News.
The mother of Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has shared how he forfeited plans to study in the United Kingdom. According to her, the singer chose to enroll at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State. She shared the story on Korty EO’s YouTube podcast, revealing that she had already arranged […] The post I Gathered Money To Send Him Abroad, He Refused – Asake’s Mum appeared first on Naija News.
Ademola Lookman has shared his delight after Atletico Madrid secured a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, seeing off Tottenham Hotspur 7-5 on aggregate. Naija News reports that the Spanish side were beaten 3-2 in the second leg in London on Wednesday night but progressed thanks to a commanding 5-2 win in […] The post Lookman Reacts As Atletico Madrid Beat Spurs To Reach Champions League Quarter-finals appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Yahaya Usman, have taken legal action to challenge the outcome of the chairmanship election held in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Naija News reports that the election took place on February 21, 2026, across 10 wards and 338 polling units. The Independent National Electoral Commission […] The post FCT Polls: APC Drags PDP To Court Over Gwagwalada Result appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has apologized to Nigerians and announced his decision to step away from politics after facing heavy backlash over his recent comments. Naija News reports that the actor shared a message on social media where he asked Nigerians for forgiveness over the reactions that followed his earlier statements. He said the criticism […] The post The Curses Being Rained On Me Are Too Much – Aremu Afolayan Apologizes For Supporting Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he is always concerned about the welfare of the masses. He disclosed that he reads about happenings in the country every morning before leaving home. Tinubu stated this during an interfaith breaking of fast with senior journalists and media executives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said […] The post I Don’t Leave My House Without Going Through Newspapers – Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
