Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has strongly denied reports linking him with the position of Super Eagles head coach, describing the claims as “baseless” and “hurtful.” The reports, which circulated in some sections of the media on Wednesday, suggested that Eguavoen and Ladan Bosso were being considered to replace current […] The post Eguavoen Dismisses Rumours Of Interest in Super Eagles Job appeared first on Naija News.
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President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Dr Christopher Kolade as a painful development. The President, in his tribute via a statement on Thursday, said he received the news of Dr Kolade’s death with profound sadness. As earlier reported by Naija News, Kolade, a veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader, died at the age […] The post “His Death Is Agonizing” – Tinubu Mourns Christopher Kolade appeared first on Naija News.
The House of Representatives on Thursday took a significant step towards altering Nigeria’s political map, as lawmakers passed, for a second reading, a bill seeking the creation of Ibadan State from the present Oyo State. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Abass Adigun, who represents Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency, scaled through after a heated debate […] The post Reps Pass Bill For Creation Of Ibadan State For Second Reading appeared first on Naija News.
Media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has condemned the continuous detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking via his 𝕏 account, Ibe noted that Atiku had been consistent in his call for the release of the agitator. He pointed out that others such as […] The post Why Is His Case Different? – Atiku’s Aide Blasts FG Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention appeared first on Naija News.
A fire broke out on Thursday morning at the Madrid residence of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, authorities have confirmed. The incident happened in La Moraleja, an exclusive neighbourhood in Alcobendas, north of the Spanish capital. Vinicius was not at home when the fire started. The 24-year-old Brazilian international is currently training with his country’s […] The post Fire Breaks Out At Vinicius Jr’s Madrid Home appeared first on Naija News.
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Recall that Yakubu served from 2015 till […] The post BREAKING: National Council Of State Confirms Tinubu’s Nomination For New INEC Chairman appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the Council of State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he is expected to present nominees for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The meeting, which began at exactly 1:29 p.m., comes 48 hours after Mahmood Yakubu stepped down as […] The post Tinubu To Present Three Nominees For INEC Chairman To Council Of State appeared first on Naija News.
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.
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.
