At least eight Super Eagles of Nigeria players could be ruled out of the crucial World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic if they receive another yellow card in Friday’s game against Lesotho. The Super Eagles players at risk of this include Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Tolu Arokodare, Stanley Nwabali, Ademola […] The post Eight Super Eagles Stars Risk Suspension Ahead Of Benin World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Naija News.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a probe of the academic credentials being paraded by political office holders in the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. The party alleged that several persons in the APC-led government are parading forged documents. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the allegation while addressing newsmen in Abuja […] The post Many People In Tinubu’s Government Have Forged Documents – PDP appeared first on Naija News.
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that the country’s football federation has reported Turkish Super Lig club Goztepe to FIFA for refusing to release midfielder Junior Olaitan for international duty. Olaitan was expected to join the Squirrels for their final two 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Lesotho, but the Turkish […] The post Benin Coach Gernot Rohr Accuses Turkish Club Goztepe Of Blocking Olaitan From World Cup Duty appeared first on Naija News.
The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohammed Marwa, has stated that the Agency is not against the controlled and regulated export of cannabis oil to countries that desire it. He, however, stated that the NDLEA is strongly against local consumption. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop themed “Cannabis Oil Debate: The Path […] The post NDLEA Not Against Export Of Cannabis Oil – Marwa appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has emphasised the need for Nigerian states to strengthen engagement with citizens living abroad, describing the Diaspora community as a key driver of innovation, investment, and social transformation. Otu made this known during the 4th State Diaspora Focal Point Officers’ Summit held in Calabar, the Cross River […] The post Diaspora Key To Nigeria’s Growth, Unity – Otu appeared first on Naija News.
Argentina’s U-20 coach, Diego Placente, has cautioned his players to be wary of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria’s counterattacking threat as both sides prepare for their knockout clash at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup on Wednesday night. Naija News reports that the Flying Eagles will face Argentina at the Julio Martinez Pradanos National Stadium, […] The post U-20 World Cup: Argentina Coach Warns Players Against Flying Eagles Of Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the acceptance of Uche Nnaji’s resignation as Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology by President Bola Tinubu as disappointing and a demonstration of weakness. The ADC also alleged that the development affirms the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a nest of certificate forgers, accusing the party of providing […] The post Nnaji: Tinubu Willing To Let Corrupt Officials Off The Hook Easily – ADC appeared first on Naija News.
The 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has officially entered billionaire status, becoming the first footballer in history to achieve the milestone, according to financial data company Bloomberg. Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, which tracks the world’s wealthiest individuals, has listed Cristiano Ronaldo with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion (£1.045 billion). The valuation combines […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Billionaire [Top Ten Wealthiest Footballers] appeared first on Naija News.
The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has claimed that the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, destroyed Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday, Ameh claimed that Yakubu failed to accommodate the opposition during his 10-year tenure […] The post Mahmood Yakubu Was Only Interested In Crushing Opposition – CUPP appeared first on Naija News.
The manpower base of the Nigerian Police Force has been strengthened with the addition of 10,000 new constables. According to a statement on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Nigeria Police Force successfully passed out 10,000 newly trained Constables on Tuesday, following the completion of their intensive training across various […] The post Nigeria Police Force Get Boost As 10,000 Constables Pass Out From Training appeared first on Naija News.
