Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, believes a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury is finally within reach, declaring that the British heavyweight rivalry “is more possible now than ever.” In a chat with Marca, the former unified world champion said Fury has finally run out of excuses and must face him next. “I think it’s […] The post Anthony Joshua Insists Tyson Fury Fight Now ‘More Possible Than Ever’ appeared first on Naija News.
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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike from November 1, 2025. Naija News reports that the decision followed a five-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman, said the action became inevitable after […] The post Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike November 1 appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Kebbi State Football Association, Abubakar Ladan, has set the record straight on the ownership and management of the FIFA-standard stadium in Birnin Kebbi, explaining that the facility is under the direct supervision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), not the state government. Naija News gathered that FIFA reignited debate on social […] The post Kebbi FA Chairman Clears Air On Ownership Of Controversial FIFA-Standard Stadium In Birnin Kebbi appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has pledged to take Nigeria back to the FIFA World Cup, telling his players to approach the upcoming playoffs with the mindset of “warriors.” The Franco-Malian tactician made the declaration while speaking with Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami on 90 Minutes with Mathematical on Eagle7 FM on Saturday. Eric […] The post Eric Chelle Vows To Lead Super Eagles To 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested over 100 suspects, including Lagos socialite and club owner Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, following a midnight raid at Proxy Night Club, located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The operation, which began in the early hours of […] The post BREAKING: NDLEA Arrest Pretty Mike, 100 Others At Lagos Club appeared first on Naija News.
Rivers United produced an outstanding performance in Uyo on Saturday night, overturning a first-leg defeat to beat Mozambique’s Black Bulls 3-1 and qualify for the CAF Champions League group stage with a 3-2 aggregate win. The victory marked a major milestone for Nigerian football, as Rivers United became the first Nigerian Premier League side in […] The post Rivers United Fight Back To Secure CAF Champions League Group Stage Spot appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s Flamingos came alive in Rabat on Saturday, sweeping aside Samoa 4-0 to book their place in the round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. After back-to-back defeats to Canada and France, the 2022 bronze medallists needed a statement win to stay in the tournament. They produced exactly that, putting […] The post Nigeria’s Flamingos Survive Early Exit From FIFA U-17 World Cup After Big Win Over Samoa appeared first on Naija News.
The decision by President Bola Tinubu to retain Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has continued to generate reactions across political circles, with prominent leaders and parties divided over the move. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has urged the Federal Government […] The post Bode George, Parties Split Over Tinubu’s Retention Of IGP Egbetokun appeared first on Naija News.
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ejimofor Opara, has expressed strong confidence that the party will sweep the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, declaring that Governor Charles Soludo’s re-election is “already a people’s movement.” Opara said the party is not only targeting victory in the 21 local government […] The post 2025 Polls: Anambra APC Is Toothless, Spineless – APGA appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu’s exit benefit for sacked service chiefs has raised eyebrows, especially among retired and serving junior military personnel, many of whom say the system has abandoned them. Naija News reports that Nigeria’s recently sacked Service Chiefs, General Christopher Musa (former Chief of Defence Staff), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar (former Chief of Air Staff), […] The post Retired Soldiers Threaten Fresh Protest As Tinubu Plans Generous Benefits For Sacked Service Chiefs appeared first on Naija News.
