Football fans around the world can now vote for the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award, with 11 breathtaking strikes from across the globe vying for the prestigious honour that celebrates the most spectacular goal of the year. Named after the legendary Hungarian forward Ferenc Puskás, the award celebrates pure artistry in finishing. The shortlisted goals were […] The post Voting Opens For 2025 FIFA Puskás Award: 11 Stunning Goals Nominated appeared first on Naija News.
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged the Muslim community in the state to continue their prayers and back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that he made the appeal during a special Walimah celebration marking the first anniversary of his administration, held […] The post Okpebholo Calls On Edo Muslims To Support Tinubu Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. The […] The post ‘True Nigerian Spirit’ – Tinubu Reacts As Super Eagles Thrash Gabon appeared first on Naija News.
Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen delivered when it counted as the Super Eagles of Nigeria stormed past Gabon 4-1 to book their place in the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. The Super Eagles had to dig deep after wasting several chances in the first and second halves. Osimhen, who missed two clear […] The post Osimhen Fires Super Eagles Past Gabon Into World Cup Playoff Final appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially emerged as the first governorship aspirant to purchase the APC’s ₦50 million Nomination and Expression of Interest forms ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun. The APC Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze […] The post Omisore Picks APC Forms As Battle For Osun Governorship Ticket Begins appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nollywood actor Stanley Ontop has demanded the arrest of Nollywood actress, Peggy Ovire over the alleged assault of his colleague, Taye Arimoro. Naija News reports that Arimoro had called out Peggy in a series of videos on his Instagram page on Wednesday for assaulting him at the movie location, an allegation earlier denied by […] The post Taye Arimoro: Peggy Ovire Should Be In Police Custody – Stanley Ontop Calls For Actress Arrest appeared first on Naija News.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has removed the traditional rulers of Ososo and Ikpeshi/Egbegere clans in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, citing ongoing disputes and the need to restore peace and order in the affected communities. Naija News reports that the dethroned monarchs are Bamidele Obaitan of the Ososo Kingdom and Zaiki Luckman Odamah III of […] The post Gov Okpebholo Sacks Two Edo Monarchs appeared first on Naija News.
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday visited former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, at his Abuja residence, heightening speculations over the brewing crisis ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party’s national convention. Naija News understands that Lamido, a frontline contender for the PDP national chairmanship, is currently in court challenging his exclusion from contesting […] The post Saraki Visits Lamido In Abuja Amid PDP Chairmanship Tussle appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to tender a public apology for using derogatory language against a serving naval officer during a confrontation over a disputed plot of land in Abuja. Naija News reports that Falana made the call […] The post Falana Asks Tinubu To Compel Wike To Apologise For “Derogatory” Comments To Naval Officer appeared first on Naija News.
Destiny Daniels, sister to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has lashed out at Laila Charani, after Laila made new accusations against Regina following her ongoing dispute with their husband, Ned Nwoko. Naija News reports that the social media drama began when Regina accused Laila of betrayal, claiming she had always been supportive of her co-wife but […] The post Regina Was 18 Six Years Ago, How Did She Introduce You To Drugs – Destiny Daniels To Laila Charani appeared first on Naija News.
