Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that Nigeria’s quality and depth made the difference in Uyo after his side’s 4-0 defeat to the Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Naija News reports that the Cheetahs were outclassed by the Super Eagles, with Victor Osimhen netting a hat-trick and Frank Onyeka adding […] The post Gernot Rohr Explains Benin’s Heavy Defeat To Nigeria, Praises Osimhen’s Brilliance appeared first on Naija News.
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Former Special Assistant on Media to ex–Vice President Namadi Sambo, Umar Sani, has stated that Governor Peter Mbah is moving against the tide. Sani stated this on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television while reacting to the defection of Mbah to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He asserted that Mbah’s defection would not shake […] The post Peter Mbah’s Defection Will Not Rattle PDP – Umar Sani appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a spirited 3-2 win over Paraguay in Casablanca. A statement from the NFF media team earlier today confirmed that coach Bankole Olowookere’s girls finished their 12th warm-up game in style, taking their total goals to 50 while conceding just six. Flamingos’ match […] The post Flamingos Of Nigeria Beat Paraguay 3-2 To End World Cup Build-Up In Style appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian disc jockey Nonso Temisan Ajufo, popularly known as DJ Big N, has asserted that both artists and music executives should be held accountable for the current state of Afrobeats. Naija News reports that DJ Big N, in a recent interview with Echo Room, expressed concern about the sharp decline in the performance of the […] The post ‘Afrobeat Is At Its Worst Position’ – DJ Big N Blames Singers, Music Executives appeared first on Naija News.
Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has stated that no politician has the capacity to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Bwala stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during a strategic engagement with over 100 pro-Tinubu support groups from across the country. According to him, Tinubu’s policy reforms and […] The post No Politician In Nigerian Has The Capacity To Challenge Tinubu – Presidency appeared first on Naija News.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the arrest of two of its former operatives. In a post on X on Wednesday afternoon, the DSS disclosed it has arrested Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who were former employees. The secret police accused the duo of using the name of the agency to engage […] The post DSS Arrests Two Former Operatives appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Diri, who announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House, did not state the political party that he will be moving to. His decision was backed by 23 members of the House of Assembly, led […] The post Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri Dumps PDP appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles skipper William Troost-Ekong has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s hard-fought road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, describing the journey as one of the toughest tests the team has faced in recent years. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles confirmed their spot in the playoffs after a commanding 4-0 win over […] The post Troost-Ekong Urges Support As Super Eagles Seal World Cup Playoff Spot appeared first on Naija News.
The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olumode Adeyemi Samuel (FCNA), has inaugurated a Special Task Force on Public and Private Building Audit at the Service Headquarters, Abuja. The Public Relations Officer of the Agency, P.O. Abraham, announced the development in a statement made available to Naija News. According to the statement, the […] The post Federal Fire Service Makes Move To Enforce Building Safety Nationwide appeared first on Naija News.
Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have once again written their names into the game’s history books, each setting a new milestone for their respective country within the same weekend. Messi starred in Argentina’s emphatic 6-0 win over Puerto Rico in a friendly, providing two assists that pushed him past a remarkable career milestone. […] The post Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Set New Records On Same Weekend appeared first on Naija News.
