Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has admitted that the club always feels uneasy whenever star striker Victor Osimhen leaves to represent Nigeria on international duty. Buruk made the remark ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic on Tuesday, expressing concern over the risks the Super Eagles forward faces during national […] The post Galatasaray Coach Admits Fear Over Victor Osimhen Playing For Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Author: admin
The father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, has expressed delight with the decision of President Bola Tinubu to grant a pardon to Maryam Sanda over the killing of his son. Isa, in a press conference on Tuesday, disclosed that he had totally forgiven Sanda even before the court sentenced her to […] The post “I Am Happy”- Father Of Murdered Bilyaminu Bello Appreciates Presidential Pardon For Maryam Sanda appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have announced their starting lineup for tonight’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, while the defensive setup features Benjamin Fredrick, Zaidu Sanusi, Semi Ajayi, and Calvin Bassey. Wilfred Ndidi, who captains the […] The post Super Eagles Of Nigeria Starting Eleven For 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Benin appeared first on Naija News.
The governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has stated that the detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, can only be resolved politically. Speaking during a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday following his public defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mbah explained that […] The post Peter Mbah Reveals Only Solution That Can Save Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has urged the team ahead of tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic to “win the game” as a perfect birthday present for him. The Super Eagles face the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo p.m. tonight, knowing that only a victory will give […] The post Ahmed Musa Urges Super Eagles To Deliver Victory Over Benin Republic As Birthday Gift appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that his absence from the Council of State meeting last week was unrelated to speculation that his nominee for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was rejected by President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that there were speculations […] The post Wike Clarifies Absence At Council Of State Meeting Amid Tinubu’s Rejection Of INEC Chairman Nominee appeared first on Naija News.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has applauded the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, for leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that Mbah, on Tuesday, had announced his defection to the APC, citing the need to align Enugu with the federal government […] The post What I Told Peter Mbah When I Visited Him A Few Months Ago – Keyamo appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described tonight’s World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic as the biggest test of his coaching career. Nigeria face the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium at 5 p.m. in Uyo later today, knowing that only a win will keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive. […] The post Eric Chelle: Nigeria Vs Benin Clash Is the Most Important Game Of My Career appeared first on Naija News.
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has made it clear that his return to Nigeria has nothing to do with emotions but everything to do with the business of securing a World Cup ticket. The former Super Eagles manager, who now leads the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, is just one step away from making […] The post Gernot Rohr: My Mission In Nigeria Is To Take Benin Republic To 2026 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the National Assembly against its proposed amendments that may move the 2027 general elections to November 2026. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party warned that such movement could undermine governance in the country. It argued that advancing the election date […] The post Don’t Move 2027 Election To 2026 – ADC Cautions National Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
