The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended heartbreakingly on Sunday night after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in Rabat, Morocco. The tense CAF play-off final finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, but it was the Congolese side that held their nerve from the spot, winning 4-3 […] The post Super Eagles Of Nigeria Crash Out Of 2026 World Cup Race After Defeat To DR Congo appeared first on Naija News.
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Pope Leo XIV has condemned the rising wave of violence, intolerance and discrimination faced by Christian communities in several parts of the world, naming Nigeria, Mozambique, Bangladesh and Sudan among countries where churches and believers continue to come under deadly attacks. In a message posted on 𝕏 on Sunday, the Pope described the pattern of […] The post Pope Lists Nigeria, Mozambique, Others As Countries Where Christians Are Persecuted appeared first on Naija News.
The young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yarima, who recently clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. According to Vanguard, sources disclosed that Yarima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates. The […] The post BREAKING: Lt Yerima, Who Confronted Wike, Escapes Assassination appeared first on Naija News.
The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will soon announce a fresh batch of ambassadorial appointments to fill key diplomatic positions across Nigeria’s 109 foreign missions. This was disclosed on Sunday by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following sustained public pressure for the appointment of substantive envoys. […] The post ‘He Is Going To Do It Very, Very Soon’ – Presidency Speaks On Tinubu Appointing Ambassadors appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their starting line-up for tonight’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Stanley Nwabali, who had been a doubt earlier in the week, has passed a late fitness test and will start in goal. His recovery is a relief for supporters who feared […] The post Super Eagles Reveal Starting XI For World Cup Playoff Showdown With DR Congo appeared first on Naija News.
The Oil and Gas Watchdogs Network has applauded the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and its Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, for what it called the “transparent, responsible and judicious” management of the Frontier Exploration Fund. It declared that every allocation has been deployed strictly in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). In a […] The post ‘Every Kobo Accounted For’ – Group Defends NUPRC Over Frontier Fund appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian Singer D’Banj has spoken on the split of Mo’Hits Records, saying the decision to end the partnership came entirely from Don Jazzy. Naija News reports that breakup, which shocked fans and the music industry, was not D’Banj’s choice. In an interview with Seun Okinbaloye, D’Banj explained that Don Jazzy made the call to go […] The post Why Don Jazzy Broke Up Mo’Hits – D’Banj appeared first on Naija News.
The traditional ruler of Umuola Egbelu Autonomous Community in Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Love Wogu, has dismissed claims that Governor Alex Otti is opposed to the agitation for the creation of Aba State. Speaking with journalists in Aba on Sunday, November 16, the monarch, who also serves as Chairman of […] The post Monarch Speaks On Gov Otti Opposing Creation Of Aba State appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, Tosin Olokun, has announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew across the council following renewed bandit attacks in the area. The directive, contained in a statement issued at the weekend by his Chief Press Secretary, Adeyemi Babarinde Sunday, takes immediate effect and applies to all communities in […] The post Bandit Attacks: Kogi LGA Chairman Imposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew On Yagba West appeared first on Naija News.
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has publicly declared that he has forgiven former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, effectively drawing a line under their long-standing political feud. Naija News reports that Obasanjo made the remarks on Saturday at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held in Lagos. The former president’s comments, captured in a viral video, drew loud […] The post ‘You Are Forgiven’ – Obasanjo Ends Rifts With Fayose appeared first on Naija News.
