The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the newly nominated chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to prioritise and ensure the effective prosecution of electoral offenders. According to SERAP, offenders include politicians and their sponsors who are suspected to be responsible for electoral offences, including violence, bribery, vote-buying, […] The post Prosecute Electoral Offenders – SERAP Tells New INEC Boss appeared first on Naija News.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after a nerve-racking delay caused by a midair emergency during their flight from Polokwane, South Africa. Naija News confirmed that the Super Eagles, originally scheduled to land on Saturday, touched down safely at about 8:05 a.m. on Sunday after a technical scare […] The post Super Eagles Finally Land In Uyo After Turbulent Flight From South Africa appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has vowed that Nigeria will fight to the last whistle to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even though qualification is no longer completely in their hands. Troost-Ekong, who scored in Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho on Friday in Polokwane, said the team remains focused on […] The post Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles Will Give Everything To Reach 2026 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian music producer, Spellz, has shared his studio experiences with some of Nigeria’s singers, including Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Tiwa Savage. Naija News reports that Spellz, in an interview with Punch, highlighted the distinct energy and creativity each artist brings into the recording booth. According to Spellz, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido are great […] The post ‘My Early Sessions With Burna Boy Were Crazy’ – Spellz Opens Up On Studio Experiences With Wizkid, Davido appeared first on Naija News.
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to ongoing debates over possible alliances with opposition parties and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general election. Naija News reports that the LP’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, in an interview with Punch, dismissed speculation that Peter Obi could step down for any political […] The post 2027: ‘Forcing Peter Obi To Withdraw Will Take Away The Hope Of Nigerians’ – Labour Party appeared first on Naija News.
Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, has expressed surprise at Nigeria’s ongoing struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, insisting that a team with the Super Eagles’ quality should not be battling to qualify for the tournament. The Super Eagles face the prospect of missing a second consecutive World Cup after an inconsistent campaign in […] The post ‘Qualifying For World Cup Should Not Be Issue’ – Rwanda Coach, Amrouche Questions Super Eagles’ Struggles appeared first on Naija News.
Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, saw their impressive 10-match unbeaten streak come to an end on Saturday after a pulsating 4-3 loss to New Zealand in Casablanca. It was the team’s first defeat in 11 warm-up matches ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. However, coach Bankole Olowookere’s side showed flashes […] The post Flamingos Of Nigeria’s 10-Match Unbeaten Run Ends In 4-3 Thriller Against New Zealand appeared first on Naija News.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged Nigerians to turn the Godswill Akpabio Stadium into a fortress when the team takes on the Benin Republic in Tuesday’s decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo. Eric Chelle’s rallying cry follows Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday, a result that revived the […] The post Eric Chelle Urges Nigerians To Fire Up Uyo As Super Eagles Chase World Cup Ticket appeared first on Naija News.
All eyes will be on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt today as Rivers United and Bayelsa United renew their fierce Niger Delta rivalry in one of the standout fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 8. The NPFL fixture, long regarded as a contest of grit, pride, and local dominance, has […] The post Rivers United, Bayelsa United Clash In Niger Delta Derby [Full NPFL Matchday 8 Fixtures] appeared first on Naija News.
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented that the level of hardship in the country has affected many Nigerians mentally. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, in a post on his verified 𝕏 handle on Saturday to observe World Mental Health Day, said poverty, unemployment, and the daily battle to survive […] The post ‘Hardship Mentally Affecting Nigerians’ – Peter Obi Laments appeared first on Naija News.
