Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong has fired back at criticism from former teammates Troy Deeney and Michael Lahoud following Nigeria’s 4-1 triumph over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal in Morocco. Both Deeney and Lahoud had publicly questioned Troost-Ekong’s leadership ahead of the match. But the Super Eagles’ performance on the pitch left […] The post Troost-Ekong Fires Back At Former Teammates After Gabon Win appeared first on Naija News.
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has criticised those praising President Bola Tinubu despite the country’s economic situation. He lamented that the world is currently laughing at Nigeria over the actions of the country’s leaders. He stated this while addressing President Donald Trump’s threat of a military strike in Nigeria […] The post The World Is Laughing At Us, Yet Tinubu Feels Less Concerned – APC Chieftain, Eze appeared first on Naija News.
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to avert an impending health crisis in the nation’s capital. Naija News reports that Ajayi, in a post via X on Friday, described the waste management and disposal in […] The post ‘Refuse Is Taking Over Abuja, You Must Avert Public Health Crisis Now’ – Tinubu’s Aide Tells Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle was visibly overjoyed as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff with a dominant 4-1 win over Gabon on Thursday. From the sidelines, Eric Chelle watched his team demonstrate exactly what he had demanded during training: focus, unity, and relentless passion. Sevilla […] The post Eric Chelle Praises Super Eagles’ Fighting Spirit After 4-1 Win Over Gabon appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has apologised to passengers aboard the Thursday afternoon Abuja–Kaduna Train Service after the train was forced to return to Kaduna due to a backup engine losing power shortly after departure. Naija News reports that the Managing Director of the NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, described earlier reports claiming that passengers were […] The post NRC Apologises Over Abuja–Kaduna Train Delay appeared first on Naija News.
The mother of BBNaija Season 10 winner, Imisi Ayanwale, has addressed claims that she abandoned her daughter and only reappeared after Imisi became famous and wealthy. Naija News reports that the issue gained attention after rumours spread online saying she had left her daughter behind and returned only following her success. In a video shared […] The post Imisi’s Mother Speaks On Abandoning Daughter Before BBNaija Win appeared first on Naija News.
The eldest son of the former Ondo State governorship candidate and prominent businessman, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, Samuel Akingboye, has accused the Lagos State police command of hiding his father’s autopsy result. Speaking via a statement on Thursday, he alleged that the police hid the autopsy result from him, who is the complainant, but secretly invited […] The post Release My Father’s Autopsy Immediately – Akingboye’s Son Calls Out Lagos CP appeared first on Naija News.
A United States Congresswoman, Nancy Mace, has raised strong concerns over what she described as rising attacks on Christians in Nigeria, warning that the country has become increasingly unsafe for religious minorities. In a statement issued on Friday, November 14, 2025, the South Carolina lawmaker said, “Nigeria has become one of the deadliest countries in […] The post ‘Nigeria Has Become One Of The Deadliest Countries For Christians’ – US Lawmaker appeared first on Naija News.
The race to the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup intensified on Thursday as more nations sealed their places at the tournament, billed to hold across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With qualification rounds still ongoing across several confederations, 27 countries have already secured their tickets. The three co-hosts, who qualify automatically, are: Canada […] The post 2026 World Cup: Full List Of Teams Already Qualified appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has accused her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of being a serial cheat. Naija News reports that Regina Daniels, in a post via Instagram, admitted to hiding under the camouflage of a big man’s wife during her marriage with Nwoko. The movie star said she can accept being called the worst […] The post ‘I Hid Under The Camouflage Of Big Man’s Wife’ – Regina Daniels Calls Ned Nwoko Serial Cheat appeared first on Naija News.
