Santiago Montiel has etched his name into football folklore after winning the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award for a breathtaking long-range bicycle kick scored for Independiente earlier this year. Santiago Montiel, 25, was honoured at FIFA’s The Best awards ceremony held on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. The Puskás Award recognises the most beautiful goal of the […] The post Santiago Montiel Claims 2025 FIFA Puskás Award With Stunning Bicycle Kick For Independiente appeared first on Naija News.
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The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2026 – 2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), projecting a massive aggregate expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year. The document, which serves as the statutory blueprint for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, was approved on Tuesday following the consideration of the report presented by the Chairman […] The post Senate Passes MTEF/FSP; Tinubu To Present 2026 Budget This Week appeared first on Naija News.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. The confirmation was contained in a statement released by the NJC in which it conveyed the condolences of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, NJC, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, on behalf of the entire […] The post Former CJN Tanko Muhammad Is Dead – NJC Confirms appeared first on Naija News.
Frank Onyeka has praised Victor Osimhen as a player “on another level,” predicting that defenders at the 2025 AFCON will feel the pressure of marking Nigeria’s star striker. Both Onyeka and Osimhen are set to feature for the Super Eagles as they aim to bounce back from their 2023 Afcon final defeat to hosts Ivory […] The post Frank Onyeka Hails Victor Osimhen Ahead Of AFCON 2025: “Opponents Will Be Scared Of Him” appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, has terminated the appointments of all his special advisers in a move aimed at restructuring governance and repositioning his administration. Naija News reports that the governor announced the decision on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, during his maiden State Executive Council meeting with the newly sworn-in commissioners at the […] The post ‘New Niger Agenda’ – Gov Bago Sacks All Special Advisers appeared first on Naija News.
The highly controversial naira redesign policy implemented in the run-up to the 2023 general election was approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari with a specific security and anti-corruption objective, according to a new book on his administration. The book, ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, authored by Dr. Charles Omole, details that […] The post Why Buhari Approved Naira Redesign Policy – DSS Ex-DG appeared first on Naija News.
Fatima Buhari, daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that her father at one point believed his office in the Presidential Villa was under secret surveillance, according to a new book. The disclosure is contained in From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, written by Dr. Charles Omole, Director‑General of […] The post Fatima Buhari Says Late President Suspected Villa Was Under Surveillance appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has stirred the conversation around Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, questioning the selections made by head coach Eric Chelle. Naija News reports that Eric Chelle named his 28-man squad for the tournament on Thursday, but the omission of several notable players has drawn scrutiny. Goalkeeper Maduka […] The post Mikel Obi Questions Nigeria AFCON Squad, Raises Concerns Over External Influence appeared first on Naija News.
TikTok content creator, Elizabeth Amadou, popularly known as Jarvis, has confirmed that she has ended her relationship with fellow influencer and livestreamer Hamzat Habeeb, known as Peller. She appealed to the public to stop mocking him following his recent car crash during a live broadcast. Jarvis made the disclosure in a live video shared online […] The post TikTok Creator Jarvis Confirms Breakup With Peller, Appeals Against Mockery appeared first on Naija News.
In the spirit of festive season and community empowerment, itel has once again demonstrated its commitment to enriching lives through its annual Love Always On Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. This year’s project, themed “Light of Hope: Restoring Health and Brightening Lives in Kaduna,” focused on transforming the Primary Health Care Centre in Makera South, Kaduna […] The post Hope Restored As itel Renovates Kaduna Health Centre With Essential Facilities And Solar-Powered Upgrades appeared first on Naija News.
