Super Eagles right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has shed light on the heated exchange that briefly threatened to boil over during Nigeria’s AFCON quarter-final victory against Algeria at the weekend. The Birmingham City defender was involved in a tense confrontation with Algeria winger Anis Hadj Moussa in the 68th minute, a moment that drew the attention of […] The post ‘He Hit My Face’ – Osayi-Samuel Speaks On Algeria Clash As Nigeria Shift Focus To Morocco appeared first on Naija News.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into what it described as potentially unacceptable behaviour following a heated altercation between players at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash between Algeria and Nigeria. CAF disclosed this in a statement on Monday, warning that disciplinary measures could follow if […] The post AFCON: CAF Opens Disciplinary Case After Nigeria, Algeria Post-match Chaos appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has dismissed claims that he called for the resignation of the incumbent governor, Caleb Mutfwang, following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking via a statement by his media consultant, Clinton Garuba, the elder statesman said that he never demanded the governor’s resignation during a PDP […] The post I Never Asked Mutfwang To Resign For Defecting To The APC – Jang Fires Back appeared first on Naija News.
A group believed to be supporters of popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, were turned back at the gate on Monday when the Fusengbuwa ruling House commenced its nomination process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Security personnel had difficulty managing individuals who lacked entry clearance or could not justify […] The post KWAM 1 Supporters Turned Back As Selection Process For Next Awujale Begins appeared first on Naija News.
An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has addressed concerns over growing rivalry in the party. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News on Monday, Momodu stated that every major political figure is vying for the presidential ticket. He, however, expressed confidence that despite multiple presidential hopefuls within the ADC, the party would eventually […] The post Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi Fighting For Presidential Ticket – Dele Momodu appeared first on Naija News.
A total of 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ogun State have indicated interest in emerging as the next Awujale of Ijebuland. This figure was revealed on Monday by the Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa Ruling House who is also Otunba Jadiara, Lateef Owoyemi at the commencement of Nomination Meeting of the […] The post Just In: 95 Princes, Princesses, Indicate Interest To Become Next Awujale appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, has slammed Senator Ned Nwoko over his latest statement accusing his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, of taking drugs. Naija News reports that the senator’s media team rejected claims of domestic abuse, calling them an attempt to shift attention from long-standing health and behaviour concerns. They said independent toxicology reports showed […] The post ‘It Is Obvious Ned Nwoko Urgently Needs Rehabilitation Rather Than Regina Daniels’ – Georgina Onuoha Blows Hot appeared first on Naija News.
FC Barcelona will walk away with a €2 million prize after edging Real Madrid in a pulsating Spanish Super Cup final. The curtain came down on this year’s Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah on Sunday night, where Barcelona prevailed 3-2 in a breathless encounter against Real Madrid. A brace from Raphinha and a decisive strike […] The post Barcelona Pocket €2m Super Cup Windfall As Real Madrid Back Alonso Despite Latest Clasico Setback appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said that the party is learning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television on Monday, Momodu stated that the ADC was learning from the APC’s experience in government, noting that winning power alone was not enough. He said […] The post Anyone Who Takes ADC For Granted Does So At Their Own Peril – Dele Momodu Warns appeared first on Naija News.
There was a heightened security presence at the Kano State Government House on Monday (today) following reports of a planned defection by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, raising tension within the state’s political space. Although the alleged defection has not been officially confirmed, the governor is widely believed to be considering a move to the All […] The post Heavy Security At Kano Govt House As Yusuf’s Alleged Defection To APC Stirs Anxiety appeared first on Naija News.
