Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has urged the team ahead of tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic to “win the game” as a perfect birthday present for him. The Super Eagles face the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo p.m. tonight, knowing that only a victory will give […] The post Ahmed Musa Urges Super Eagles To Deliver Victory Over Benin Republic As Birthday Gift appeared first on Naija News.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that his absence from the Council of State meeting last week was unrelated to speculation that his nominee for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was rejected by President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that there were speculations […] The post Wike Clarifies Absence At Council Of State Meeting Amid Tinubu’s Rejection Of INEC Chairman Nominee appeared first on Naija News.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has applauded the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, for leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that Mbah, on Tuesday, had announced his defection to the APC, citing the need to align Enugu with the federal government […] The post What I Told Peter Mbah When I Visited Him A Few Months Ago – Keyamo appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has described tonight’s World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic as the biggest test of his coaching career. Nigeria face the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium at 5 p.m. in Uyo later today, knowing that only a win will keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive. […] The post Eric Chelle: Nigeria Vs Benin Clash Is the Most Important Game Of My Career appeared first on Naija News.
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has made it clear that his return to Nigeria has nothing to do with emotions but everything to do with the business of securing a World Cup ticket. The former Super Eagles manager, who now leads the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, is just one step away from making […] The post Gernot Rohr: My Mission In Nigeria Is To Take Benin Republic To 2026 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the National Assembly against its proposed amendments that may move the 2027 general elections to November 2026. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party warned that such movement could undermine governance in the country. It argued that advancing the election date […] The post Don’t Move 2027 Election To 2026 – ADC Cautions National Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, Senator Kaila Dahuwa Samaila, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was formally announced on Tuesday during plenary after a letter he addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio was read on the floor. In the letter, Sumaila explained […] The post Senator Kaila Samaila, Dumps PDP For APC, Gives Reason appeared first on Naija News.
A political strategist, Prof Udenta Udenta, has described the defection of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to the All Progressives Congress as an act of cowardice and gutlessness. Naija News reports that Udenta stated this on Tuesday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television. The founding National Secretary of the Alliance […] The post Udenta Knocks Governors Defecting To APC appeared first on Naija News.
Former Premier League referee David Coote has admitted making an indecent image of a child after appearing before Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday. David Coote, 43, from Collingham in Nottinghamshire, pleaded guilty to a charge linked to a category A video, the most serious level of such offences, discovered by police in February this year. […] The post Ex-Premier League Referee David Coote Pleads Guilty To Child Image Offence appeared first on Naija News.
The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have made history as the second-smallest African nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini sealed their place at the 2026 finals. Cape Verde, playing in front of a packed 15,000-capacity National Stadium in Praia, topped their qualifying group ahead of […] The post How Cape Verde Became Second Smallest Country To Qualify For FIFA World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
