FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for football to keep an “open mind” about when future World Cups should be played, suggesting that the global nature of the game might require more flexibility in scheduling. Traditionally, the World Cup has taken place during the summer months in the northern hemisphere, but the 2022 edition in […] The post Infantino Urges Open Mind On World Cup Scheduling, Eyes Bigger Club World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
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The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed reports that the Presidency ordered his principal to stop holding his monthly media briefings. Reports (not from Naija News) had circulated earlier in the week alleging that Aso Rock had barred […] The post Wike’s Aide Denies Presidency Stopping FCT Minister’s Monthly Press Briefing appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, presided over the Council of State meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Naija News gathered that President Tinubu arrived for the meeting at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, at about 1:30 p.m. However, according to Daily Trust, former Head of State Yakubu Gowon, former […] The post Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan “Missing” As Tinubu Holds Council Of State Meeting appeared first on Naija News.
Veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, Christopher Kolade, has died at the age of 92. His family, in a statement on Thursday, confirmed that the former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and ex-Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The family stated, “We are thankful for his […] The post Ex-UK Envoy Christopher Kolade Dies At 92 appeared first on Naija News.
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), on Thursday, staged a protest at the University of Abuja main campus, demanding better welfare and immediate government action on pending labour issues. The demonstration is part of a nationwide protest declared by the […] The post SSANU, NASU Members Protest In Abuja, Demand Payment Of Withheld Salaries appeared first on Naija News.
Former Chief Justices of Nigeria were among the early arrivals at the Council of State meeting holding today, Thursday, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, the second under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, drew key national figures, including past leaders, judicial chiefs, governors, and heads of critical institutions. Physically present at […] The post Ex-CJNs, Governors, Lawmakers Arrive For Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa appeared first on Naija News.
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has petitioned the Lagos State Police Command over alleged intimidation and threats to his life In the petition addressed to the Commissioner of Police and signed by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, Rhodes-Vivour claimed that the Chairman of the National Union […] The post Rhodes-Vivour Petitions Police Over Threats To Life, Accuses Lagos APC Of Using Thugs appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the World Bank’s October 2025 report as clear confirmation that the economic policies of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led APC government have ruined the lives and livelihoods of the majority of Nigerians. Naija News recalls that the Presidency had faulted the latest World Bank report, claiming that about 139 […] The post Your Economic Policy Has Ruined Lives – ADC Knocks Tinubu appeared first on Naija News.
Young Nigerians under the banner of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Thursday stormed the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) headquarters in Abuja to protest the commission’s recent deregistration of the council. Led by NYCN President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the demonstrators launched what they described as a 30-day continuous protest to demand the […] The post Youth Council Protests Deregistration, Demands CAC Boss’ Removal appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly ruled out any move to the Saudi Pro League, reaffirming his commitment to the club and its long-term rebuilding project. Reports from BBC Sport say Bruno Fernandes has no interest in leaving Old Trafford, despite being the subject of renewed offers from Saudi giants Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. Fernandes […] The post Bruno Fernandes Dismisses Saudi Rumours, Focused On Manchester United’s Future appeared first on Naija News.
