Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can still secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Arise News, Pinnick urged the Super Eagles players to show commitment and unity ahead of their crucial matches against Lesotho and the Benin Republic. He said […] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Pinnick Insists Super Eagles Can Still Qualify, Zimbabwe Coach Promises Fair Play appeared first on Naija News.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will officially begin preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on December 10. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his players will regroup ahead of Africa’s biggest football competition, which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco, according to SCORENigeria. Nigeria has been drawn in Group D […] The post Super Eagles To Open AFCON 2025 Camp On December 10, Adams Akor Eyes Debut appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian music video director Praise Onyeagwalam, popularly known as Director Pink, has disclosed how her desire to pursue acting was thwarted. Speaking in a recent interview on Hip TV, the award-winning cinematographer explained that she had to give up her career because of the sexual exploitation of aspiring actors. She stated that the humiliation of […] The post I Wanted To Be An Actress, But The Humiliation Was Too Much – Director Pink appeared first on Naija News.
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has strongly denied reports linking him with the position of Super Eagles head coach, describing the claims as “baseless” and “hurtful.” The reports, which circulated in some sections of the media on Wednesday, suggested that Eguavoen and Ladan Bosso were being considered to replace current […] The post Eguavoen Dismisses Rumours Of Interest in Super Eagles Job appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Dr Christopher Kolade as a painful development. The President, in his tribute via a statement on Thursday, said he received the news of Dr Kolade’s death with profound sadness. As earlier reported by Naija News, Kolade, a veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, died at the age […] The post “His Death Is Agonizing” – Tinubu Mourns Christopher Kolade appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives on Thursday took a significant step towards altering Nigeria’s political map, as lawmakers passed, for a second reading, a bill seeking the creation of Ibadan State from the present Oyo State. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Abass Adigun, who represents Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency, scaled through after a heated debate […] The post Reps Pass Bill For Creation Of Ibadan State For Second Reading appeared first on Naija News.
Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has condemned the continuous detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking via his 𝕏 account, Ibe noted that Atiku had been consistent in his call for the release of the agitator. He pointed out that others such as […] The post Why Is His Case Different? – Atiku’s Aide Blasts FG Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention appeared first on Naija News.
A fire broke out on Thursday morning at the Madrid residence of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, authorities have confirmed. The incident happened in La Moraleja, an exclusive neighbourhood in Alcobendas, north of the Spanish capital. Vinicius was not at home when the fire started. The 24-year-old Brazilian international is currently training with his country’s […] The post Fire Breaks Out At Vinicius Jr’s Madrid Home appeared first on Naija News.
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Recall that Yakubu served from 2015 till […] The post BREAKING: National Council Of State Confirms Tinubu’s Nomination For New INEC Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the Council of State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he is expected to present nominees for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The meeting, which began at exactly 1:29 p.m., comes 48 hours after Mahmood Yakubu stepped down as […] The post Tinubu To Present Three Nominees For INEC Chairman To Council Of State appeared first on Naija News.
