Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen has shared what he told his teammates after failing to bury a late chance in Nigeria’s 4-1 victory over Gabon in the World Cup qualifying playoff semi-final on Thursday. Osimhen had the game on his boots deep into stoppage time when he raced through on goal, leaving only Gabon keeper Loyce […] The post Osimhen Opens Up On Missed Chance, Praises Teammates After Super Eagles’ Win Over Gabon appeared first on Naija News.
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Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Friday, 14th November, 2025. Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, is abuzz with last-minute preparations for the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party amid a potential showdown between factional camps in the opposition party. Billed to […] The post Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review | Friday, 14th November, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
An overloaded transformer located along Metro road in Uyo has exploded, resulting in the death of two awaiting-trial inmates at the Uyo Medium Custodial Centre (MCC) along the Wellington Bassey Way (Government House Road). According to Leadership, two inmates were confirmed dead, while two prison officials were critically injured. The transformer, which serves part of […] The post Prison Inmates Killed, Officials Injured As Overloaded Transformer Explodes In Uyo appeared first on Naija News.
Former President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has urged Nigerians to show utmost respect for the country’s armed forces following the viral confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja. Naija News reports that Lawan spoke to journalists on Thursday after meeting with President Bola […] The post Regardless Of Your Status, You Must Respect Our Armed Forces – Lawan Speaks Amid Wike-Naval Officer Clash appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has urged the Nigerian Guild of Editors to critically examine the reasons behind labelling Nigeria as “a disgraced country.” He urged editors to focus not just on whether acts of violence qualify as genocide, but rather on the existence of such killings and the underlying reasons behind them. He stated […] The post Trump: Our Disgrace As A Nation Does Not Stem From External Opinion – Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have abducted seven persons, including two daughters of a pastor, a woman and her baby, during an attack on Shikarkir village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly occurred around 8 pm on Wednesday when the insurgents stormed the community. According to local sources, about 15 residents […] The post Pastor’s Two Daughters, Woman And Her Baby Kidnapped As Boko Haram Raid Chibok appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has condemned the practice of appointing service chiefs from junior military courses. Speaking on Thursday during plenary, Kalu stated that the practice has forced many senior officers into premature retirement, resulting in the loss of experienced manpower and the waste of public resources spent on training. He called […] The post Wastage Of Tax Payers Money – Orji Kalu Blows Hot, Slams Appointment Of Service Chiefs From Junior Courses appeared first on Naija News.
Preparations for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention gathered momentum on Thursday as officials of the Venue Sub-Committee declared that all arrangements were firmly on course in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking with Punch at the convention ground, the Secretary of the Venue Sub-Committee and lawmaker representing Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency, Olajide Stanley, […] The post National Convention: PDP Begins Final Setup In Ibadan appeared first on Naija News.
Amid conflicting court rulings on the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) planned national convention, delegates and party leaders have continued to arrive in Ibadan, Oyo State, ahead of Saturday’s exercise. The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the PDP, Kamorudeen Ajisafe, told Punch on Thursday that the party had “secured the attendance of delegates from at least […] The post PDP Convention: Delegates Arrive Ibadan Despite Conflicting Court Orders appeared first on Naija News.
The mental health and rehab facility in Abuja, Serenity Royal Hospital, has denied releasing the medical reports linked to Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels. Naija News reports that the document, which BluePrint obtained, disclosed that Regina tested positive for cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, morphine, opiates and other hard drugs. The medical report stated that the hospital’s psychological […] The post Abuja Hospital Speaks On Purported Leaked Medical Report Of Regina Daniels appeared first on Naija News.
