Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up on a defining period in his career as Nigeria kicked off their AFCON 2025 campaign against Tanzania, revealing how close he came to walking away from professional football before his breakthrough. Calvin Bassey, 25, who now plays for Fulham, cut a confident figure as Nigeria made a […] The post Super Eagles’ Calvin Bassey Reflects On How He Almost Gave Up On Football appeared first on Naija News.
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Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), further altering the political balance within the state legislature. The lawmakers, who were elected on the platform of the PDP, formally announced their defection to the APC, a move seen as […] The post Defections Rock Zamfara Assembly As Six PDP Lawmakers Join APC appeared first on Naija News.
Speculations circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, are false, Naija News understands. In a State House press release issued on Thursday, December 25, 2025, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the […] The post Just In: Presidency Denies Gbajabiamila’s Sacking appeared first on Naija News.
Tunisia midfielder Mejbri Hannibal insists the Carthage Eagles are brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial Group C clash with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Tunisia announced their intentions in style on Tuesday, defeating Uganda 3-1 in their opening match at the Annexe Olympic Stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports […] The post Tunisia Confident Ahead Of AFCON Clash With Nigeria After Convincing Uganda Win appeared first on Naija News.
Bright Osayi-Samuel has praised Samuel Chukwueze for his influence on Nigeria’s attack following the Super Eagles’ opening win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria kicked off their AFCON 2025 campaign with a 2-1 win over Tanzania, a match in which Chukwueze did not find the net or register an assist but still played […] The post Osayi-Samuel Hails Chukwueze’s Influence After Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Opener appeared first on Naija News.
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that all pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, in Niger State have been successfully rescued and reunited with their families. Naija News reports that the confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Proprietor of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and […] The post Kontagora School Attack: All Abducted Pupils, Staff Reunited With Families – Catholic Diocese Confirms appeared first on Naija News.
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have foiled a kidnap attempt on Christmas Day, rescuing a traveller, Geoffrey Akume, after a tense early morning operation along the Gboko-Makurdi Road. The incident occurred at Tiortu in the early hours of the day as Akume was travelling from Gboko to Makurdi. He was reportedly intercepted by […] The post Police Foil Christmas Day Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Traveller In Benue appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Adolphus Wabara, has dismissed reports that the party is considering setting up a National Caretaker Committee to manage its affairs. According to him, any report of a caretaker committee for the PDP at the national level is not real. Wabara maintained that the […] The post Nothing Like National Caretaker Committee For PDP – Wabara Declares appeared first on Naija News.
Spanish side Valencia have been linked with a January move for Nigerian forward Emmanuel Dennis as the club weighs up options to strengthen its attack midway through the season. Emmanuel Dennis is currently without a club after parting ways with Nottingham Forest during the summer. The 28-year-old has since attracted interest from several sides, with […] The post Transfer: Valencia Line Up Free-Agent Move For Emmanuel Dennis, Awoniyi Linked With Mainz Return appeared first on Naija News.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has appealed to Nigerians to put their health and safety first during the festive season by making responsible choices and steering clear of drug use. In a Christmas message shared on its X page on Thursday, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement […] The post NDLEA Urges Nigerians To Stay Drug-Free, Safe During Christmas Celebrations appeared first on Naija News.
