Hull City centre-back Semi Ajayi will sit out Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon after picking up a suspension in the last qualifying match. Semi Ajayi received his second yellow card of the campaign during Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the Benin Republic. He was booked in the 55th minute for a foul on […] The post Semi Ajayi Suspended For Gabon Clash, Ideye Warns Super Eagles Against ‘Osimhen Problem’ appeared first on Naija News.
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The contract awarded for the reconstruction of the ageing State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt has been cancelled by the Rivers State Executive Council. The ₦134 billion, which was awarded by Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (rtd) during his time in charge as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, was cancelled during the State Executive […] The post Gov. Fubara Cancels ₦134 Billion Contract Awarded By Ibas In Rivers State appeared first on Naija News.
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the latest exercise has been released from custody, saying that the process was subject change. Naija News reports that this is following the backlash that trailed the exercise of power of prerogative of mercy […] The post BREAKING: FG Reviewing Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon appeared first on Naija News.
Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo is leading Forbes’ 2025 ranking of the world’s highest-earning football players with a massive $280 million. Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, who continues to shine for Al Nassr, pulled in $230 million from football activities and another $50 million through sponsorships and endorsements. Lionel Messi follows in second place with total earnings […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes 2025 Highest-Earning Footballers List [Top Ten] appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of turning every issue into politics, stating that he will remain a social media president. Naija News reports that Wike slammed Peter Obi on Thursday during the commissioning of newly completed roads, Esther Bali […] The post ‘You Will Remain Social Media President’ – Wike Blasts Peter Obi appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to allay their fears about the Federal Government’s Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. Naija News reports that Oyedele made this known during a joint virtual meeting with the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), […] The post Fiscal Policy: Oyedele Clarifies Inclusion Of Nigerian Diaspora Community In New Tax Law appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman-designate of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has denied representing Peter Obi of the Labour Party at the 2023 Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC). He also denied representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the tribunal. Amupitan made the denial on Thursday during his screening at the National Assembly by the […] The post INEC Chairman-Designate, Amupitan Speaks On Representing Peter Obi At Election Tribunal appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has blamed Nigeria’s failure to secure an automatic ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on two costly draws during the qualifiers. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their campaign in second place in Group C, behind South Africa, who sealed the only automatic qualification […] The post Idah Peterside Points Out Matches That Denied Super Eagles Automatic World Cup Ticket appeared first on Naija News.
The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has demanded a public apology from Channels Television over defamatory remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that Cole, through his lawyers, issued a seven-page demand letter dated October 8, 2025, […] The post Tonye Cole Demands Public Apology, ₦20 Billion From TV Station Over Wike’s Statement appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has heaped praise on head coach Eric Chelle and striker Victor Osimhen following Nigeria’s commanding 4-0 win over the Benin Republic in Uyo, a result that sealed the country’s spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Osimhen was the star of the night, scoring three brilliant goals, while […] The post Ex-Super Eagles Goalie Daniel Akpeyi Comments On Eric Chelle, Osimhen appeared first on Naija News.
