Head coach of Flamingos, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, Bankole Olowookere, says his players are ready to make a statement at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos arrived in Casablanca on Wednesday to conclude their final phase of preparations for the tournament. The team has enjoyed an excellent run of form, […] The post Flamingos Of Nigeria Coach Bankole Olowookere Confident Of Strong World Cup Performance appeared first on Naija News.
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Nollywood actress cum politician, Tonto Dikeh, has pointed to the influence of her worst friends as the reason her music career failed. Naija News reports that Tonto made this known on Friday while singing ‘God is Good’ by Don Moen on her Instagram page. The 40-year-old film star reflected on her brief journey in the […] The post ‘I Had The Worst Kind Of Friends Who Pushed Me To Release Album’ – Tonto Dikeh appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora and at home to seize emerging investment opportunities through the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) and invest massively in Nigeria’s economic development, following the ₦673 million recorded in 2024. Naija News reports that Dabiri-Erewa made this known […] The post Abike-Dabiri Urges Nigerians To Invest In Diaspora Investment Deals After ₦673 Million Records appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, October 9, described himself as a “golden minister”, declaring that his tenure coincides with a historic milestone in the life of the nation’s capital. Naija News reports that Wike, who served as Governor of Rivers State when the state celebrated its 50th anniversary, […] The post I Am A Golden Minister Favoured By God – Wike appeared first on Naija News.
Convener of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Yunusa Yau, has called for urgent electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News, Yau also argued that only credible and non-partisan individuals should be screened for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He insisted that […] The post We Do Not Want A Political Party Member At Night, INEC Chair By Day – Yau Warns appeared first on Naija News.
Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage has dismissed allegations that she is responsible for sabotaging the careers of some female artists in the industry. A few years ago Kenyan singer, Victoria Kimani, reportedly accused Tiwa Savage of indirectly blocking her from performing at several shows. However, speaking in a recent episode of the Offair Show, Savage challenged […] The post Mention Names! – Tiwa Savage Fires Back At Claims She Sabotages Female Artists appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Navy, through its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos, has sealed six illegal refining sites in the creeks of the Niger Delta region, as part of ongoing efforts to curb oil theft and boost Nigeria’s crude oil output. The operation, carried out under Operation Delta Sanity II, also led to the recovery of about […] The post Navy Destroys Six Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta Creeks appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied media reports alleging that it disobeyed a Federal High Court order in Osogbo, Osun State, relating to the leadership crisis within the Action Alliance (AA). Reports earlier in the week had claimed that the court ordered the arrest of former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for allegedly […] The post INEC Denies Disobeying Court Order On Action Alliance Crisis appeared first on Naija News.
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has urged football fans to stop demanding perfection from match officials, saying the unrealistic pressure is damaging both the game and those who officiate it. Speaking with BBC Sport, Anthony Taylor opened up about the growing hostility referees face and revealed that his family no longer attends his matches due […] The post Premier League Referee Anthony Taylor Urges Fans To Stop Expecting Perfection appeared first on Naija News.
American basketball icon, LeBron James will begin his 23rd NBA season from the sidelines after the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed he is dealing with sciatica, a nerve issue that will keep him out of action for the next three to four weeks. LeBron James, 40, was expected to headline another campaign of record-breaking performances, but […] The post LA Lakers’ LeBron James To Miss Start Of Season After Sciatica Diagnosis appeared first on Naija News.
