Nigerian-born New Zealander, Israel Adesanya has slipped out of the UFC middleweight top five for the first time in years after the latest rankings update released two days after UFC Vancouver. Israel Adesanya, who was sitting fifth before the event, dropped to sixth following Brendan Allen’s rise. Allen moved up four spots to No.5 after […] The post Israel Adesanya Drops To Sixth As Brendan Allen Cracks UFC Top Five appeared first on Naija News.
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Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua may step back into the ring before the end of the year, with promoter Eddie Hearn rating the chances of a return at “50-50.” Anthony Joshua has not fought since his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024. That defeat, followed by more […] The post Anthony Joshua Could Fight Before Year’s End – Eddie Hearn Says appeared first on Naija News.
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has blamed the Niger tanker explosion on poor leadership at the community level. Naija News reports that the petrol tanker explosion in Essa community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, which occurred on Tuesday, left 42 people dead and over 60 injured. The unfortunate […] The post We Saw It Coming – NOA Reveals Who Is To Blame For Niger Tanker Explosion appeared first on Naija News.
A video has surfaced online showing the moment Human Rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, engaged in an altercation with the Nigerian Police Force at the Federal High Court in Abuja during his arrest. Naija News reports that Sowore, who was at the court on Thursday to meet with the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of […] The post Watch Moment Sowore Was Picked By Police appeared first on Naija News.
A former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has urged politicians against plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Thursday, Akande advised those dissatisfied with Tinubu’s administration to vote against him atthe polls. He stated this while reacting to reports that some senior military brass […] The post Do Not Settle Your Political Differences Against Tinubu With Coup – Osinbajo’s Ex-Aide Warns Politicians appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has revealed he once came close to quitting football entirely before his rise to becoming one of the world’s most expensive defenders. The 23-year-old Croatian, who joined City from RB Leipzig in August 2023 for £77 million, told BBC Sport that he almost walked away from his “dream” career while […] The post Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol Reveals He Almost Quit Football appeared first on Naija News.
Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, head into the final stretch of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on borrowed time. Sitting second in Group C with 17 points, just a point behind group leaders Bafana Bafana of South Africa, who finished on 18 points, Nigeria has secured a playoff spot but […] The post Nigeria’s Rocky Road To 2026 World Cup, What Must Happen As Super Eagles Face Playoffs appeared first on Naija News.
A new chapter opened in the leadership of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, on Thursday, October 23, as Brigadier-General Nicholas Rume formally assumed duty as the brigade’s 23rd Commander. Naija News reports that Rume’s assumption of duty followed the latest posting and redeployment of senior officers across the Nigerian Army, as approved by the Chief […] The post Rume Takes Over 22 Armoured Brigade, Vows To Deal With Banditry In Kwara, Kogi, Niger appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi opened his scoring account for Besiktas on Wednesday night, helping the Turkish giants secure a 2-0 win over Konyaspor in their Super Lig clash at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium. Naija News reports that Wilfred Ndidi was recently named the club’s vice-captain. Days later, the Nigerian international delivered a commanding […] The post Wilfred Ndidi Opens Besiktas Account In Black Eagles’ Win Over Konyaspor appeared first on Naija News.
The trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, suffered a setback on Thursday after his legal team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN), abruptly withdrew from the case. Naija News reports that Kanu, who was scheduled to open his defence in the ongoing […] The post Court Adjourns Kanu’s Defence Opening appeared first on Naija News.
