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Italian football fans have defended Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman after his fiery touchline spat with Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric overshadowed their 1-0 Champions League win over Marseille on Wednesday night. Lazar Samardzic’s late strike sealed all three points for Atalanta at the Stade Vélodrome, but it was the tense moment between Juric and Lookman […] The post Italian Fans Defend Lookman After Heated Touchline Row With Atalanta Coach Juric appeared first on Naija News.

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Five members of some international organized criminal groups (IOCG) recently arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in connection with the seizure of 68.9 kilograms cocaine and tramadol at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos have been sentenced to combined 21 years imprisonment. Naija News reports that the trio […] The post NDLEA Secures Conviction Of Five International Drug Kingpins [Photos] appeared first on Naija News.

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The Ogun State command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared a senior officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Superintendent Route Commander Funmilayo Oluwamayokun, and her teenage daughter, Sewa Lasisi, missing after they disappeared from their residence in Abeokuta. The police confirmed that both mother and daughter have not been seen or heard […] The post Senior FRSC Officer, Daughter Missing In Ogun appeared first on Naija News.

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Oleksandr Usyk’s camp has made it clear that rising British-Nigerian heavyweight Moses Itauma must go through Fabio Wardley before he can earn a shot at the world title. Team Usyk director Sergey Lapin said a showdown between the two young British stars would be the perfect eliminator to decide who truly deserves to face the […] The post Usyk’s Team Tells Moses Itauma What To Do To Get World Title Shot appeared first on Naija News.

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Nasarawa State Governor and Chairman of the North Central Governors’ Forum, Abdullahi Sule, has compared the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Noah’s Ark, saying the party has become a refuge for politicians seeking good governance. Naija News reports that he stated this at the APC constitution review meeting for the North Central zone held in […] The post Another Governor Set To Join APC – Governor Sule appeared first on Naija News.

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday complied with the directive of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to file his defence in the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho ordered the temporary relocation of the court’s registry into his courtroom after Kanu complained […] The post Just In: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Files Defence As Court Relocates Registry To Courtroom appeared first on Naija News.

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Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed netizens who have been mocking her over her marital woes with her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko. Naija News reports that the duo are currently at loggerheads over the arrest of her brother, Sammy West. The rift between the couple began after a viral clip showed Regina crying out that […] The post Video: Did You Expect Me To Show That I Was Being Beaten – Regina Daniels Replies Trolls appeared first on Naija News.

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The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has released a propaganda message responding to comments attributed to United States President, Donald Trump, about possible U.S. military operations against the group in Nigeria. According to Sahara Reporters, in a message circulated through its regular communication channels, ISWAP attacked Trump personally, describing him as a “reckless American […] The post ISWAP Charges Members To Avoid Public Gatherings, Limit Movements Amidst Trump’s Threat appeared first on Naija News.

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Nigerian singer Omawumi has opened up about her relationships with the late rapper, Dagrin and late producer, Dokta Frabz. Speaking in a recent interview with Jay On Air, Omawumi stated that she had a cordial relationship with Dagrin and they often hung out when he was alive. She clarified that her relationship with the late rapper […] The post He Would Look Into My Eyes While Singing – Omawunmi Confirms She Dated Late Producer, Dokta Frabz appeared first on Naija News.

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The administration of President Bola Tinubu has come under criticism for appointing Abubakar Yusuf as a Commissioner in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, despite reports that he was previously deemed unfit for a lower role within the same agency. Multiple industry sources told SaharaReporters on Thursday that Yusuf had earlier appeared before NERC’s regulatory panel […] The post Tinubu Appoints Abubakar Yusuf As NERC Commissioner appeared first on Naija News.

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