As domestic basketball leagues across North America, Europe, and Asia prepare to tip off, several Nigerian players have signed new contracts that will see them embark on fresh adventures in the 2025/26 campaign. From the NBA to the WCBA, these stars are set to fly the Nigerian flag high on the global stage. Below are […] The post Top Nigerian Basketball Stars Who Secured New Deals Ahead Of 2025/26 Season appeared first on Naija News.
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The media adviser to former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has revealed why his principal is yet to fully declare his intention to run for the 2027 presidency. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV, Ibe disclosed that Atiku is intentionally holding back his declaration in order to build a credible political […] The post ‘He Will Not Fall For That Bait’ – Why Atiku Is Yet To Declare For 2027 Presidency Revealed appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has called on the National Assembly to hasten the passage of proposed amendments to the country’s electoral legal framework. He explained that the early passage of the proposed amendment is crucial for INEC’s effective planning ahead of the next general election. Yakubu stated this […] The post Uncertainty In Legal Framework Can Affect Our Work – Yakubu Warns National Assembly appeared first on Naija News.
American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has requested mercy from a U.S. judge as he faces sentencing on two prostitution-related convictions. Naija News reports that the rapper, who was acquitted of more serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering in July, is due to appear in court on Friday, October 3, 2025, for the formal […] The post I Have Been Humbled And Broken To My Core – Diddy Begs Judge For Mercy Ahead Of Sentencing appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian media personality, Uti Nwachukwu, has reacted to the disqualification of Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith, following his altercation with his colleague, Sultana. Naija News reports that Faith was disqualified after Biggie summoned an emergency meeting at the main lounge and was asked to leave the house immediately. This comes after reports that the […] The post ‘It Is Incredibly Narcissistic To Label Who Triggered The Situation Victim’ – Uti Nwachukwu Reacts To BBNaija Faith’s Disqualification appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that Nigerians have high expectations about the 2027 elections. He, however, lamented that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not shown any commitment towards improving the electoral process. Naija News reports that Atiku made the declaration in […] The post 2027: INEC Yet To Show Commitment To Improved Electoral Process – Atiku appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic, with captain William Troost-Ekong, midfield maestro Alex Iwobi and prolific striker Victor Osimhen all making the list. The Super Eagles squad also includes goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ekong, Iwobi, Osimhen In Super Eagles Squad For Lesotho, Benin Matches appeared first on Naija News.
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s government of Kwara State has approved the recruitment of 2,600 additional forest guards as part of its renewed efforts to tackle insecurity in the state. The new personnel will complement the 700 forest guards already deployed and working with security agencies to combat banditry in Kwara North and South senatorial districts. Confirming […] The post Kwara Govt Approves Recruitment Of 2,600 Forest Guards To Curb Insecurity appeared first on Naija News.
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has raised concerns that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary have been compromised and no longer command public trust. Naija News reports that Ezekwesili, while speaking on Arise Television’s news programme on Thursday, said democracy is no longer functioning effectively because it has been corrupted over […] The post ‘INEC Has Been Compromised, No Longer Have Trust Of Society’ – Ezekwesili appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria has reportedly emerged as the key supplier of crude oil to Senegal’s 30,000-barrels-per-day Dakar Refinery, despite Senegal’s entry into the league of oil-producing nations last year. Naija News reports that industry data showed that the Dakar refinery, designed to process lighter, sweeter crude, cannot handle Senegal’s own Sangomar crude, a medium-sour grade (31° API, […] The post Senegal’s Dakar Refinery Turns To Nigeria For Crude Oil Supply – Report appeared first on Naija News.
