Chelsea and Belgian legend, Eden Hazard was inducted into the English Premier League Hall of Fame earlier today, October 29, 2025. Eden Hazard, known for his dazzling dribbles and effortless creativity, joins a select list of football icons recognised for shaping the league’s history since its inception in 1992. He becomes the 26th player to […] The post Eden Hazard Becomes English Premier League Hall Of Famer appeared first on Naija News.
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President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, reviewed his list of persons to be pardoned and granted clemency following outcry. Below is a list of those dropped: Those Earlier Considered For Pardon 1. Nweke Francis Chibueze, 44. Serving a life sentence at Kirikiri for cocaine. 2. Nwogu Peters, 67, serving a 17-year jail term for fraud. He […] The post Full List Of People Excluded From Tinubu’s Pardon, Clemency appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, professionally known as Oladips, has opened up on the reason he was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Naija News recalls that in November 2024, the singer, along with others, was apprehended. Speaking about the ordeal during his interview on Hip TV, Oladips disclosed that he […] The post EFCC Locked Me Up For Not Paying Tax – Oladips appeared first on Naija News.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominees for the positions of service chiefs. Those confirmed include General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Waheedi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff, and Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air […] The post Senate Confirms Appointments Of Service Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has rejected claims that funds meant for the FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi State were mismanaged, describing the accusations as “completely misconstrued.” Naija News reports that the issue came to light after FIFA shared a post on social media showing the half-finished Benin-Kebbi Stadium. The image sparked […] The post Amaju Pinnick Denies Mismanaging FIFA Goal Project Funds in Kebbi appeared first on Naija News.
Spanish La Liga giants, FC Barcelona, have confirmed that midfielder Pedri suffered a torn hamstring in his left thigh during last weekend’s El Clásico against Real Madrid. The club made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday, adding that his return will depend on how quickly he recovers. “The first team player, Pedri, has suffered […] The post Barcelona Confirm Pedri Hamstring Injury appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian singer, Oladips, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of collecting ₦10 million from him. The rapper disclosed this in his latest interview on the Trending podcast. The revelation comes nearly a year after he was arrested by EFCC during a midnight raid at his estate. The singer was arrested, along […] The post EFCC Collected ₦10 Million Before Releasing Me – Rapper Oladips appeared first on Naija News.
A mild drama played out in the National Assembly on Wednesday when some officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), staged a walkout during a session with the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies. Naija News understands that the lawmakers had requested JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, to present […] The post Drama As JAMB Officials Walk Out On House Of Reps Members appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dissociated itself from a viral list in circulation on social media, purported to be the list of successful applicants for recruitment into the service. The NCS in a statement on Wednesday, said the viral list did not originate from it or any of its authourized information channels. It therefore […] The post Nigeria Customs Deny Viral Recruitment List appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to implement a fresh external borrowing plan worth ₦1.84 trillion (about $1.23 billion) as captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act to help finance the country’s widening budget deficit. The decision followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the House Committee on Aids, […] The post Reps Approve Tinubu’s Loan Request To Finance Nigeria’s Budget Deficit appeared first on Naija News.
