Nigeria’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been overshadowed by fresh injury concerns, with Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru both facing uncertainty over their fitness. Onyedika, who has become an important figure in midfield for both Club Brugge and the Super Eagles, lasted just 16 minutes in Wednesday’s Belgian Pro League clash […] The post Injury Concerns Mount For Nigeria As Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru Face Race Against Time appeared first on Naija News.
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President of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has predicted that the naira will strengthen to ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 against the dollar by year-end. He made the projection on Wednesday following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to him, the president’s economic reforms were already yielding positive results. “I […] The post Naira Will Come Down To ₦1,300, ₦1,400 Before Year End – Billionaire, Rabiu Predicts appeared first on Naija News.
Wayne Rooney has moved to clear the air on his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, stressing that he holds nothing but admiration for his former Manchester United teammate. For years, fans have speculated about tension between the two football icons, especially after Rooney openly said Lionel Messi was the better player. But the ex-England captain says […] The post Wayne Rooney Insists He Has No Problem With Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘I Love Him’ appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed doubt about whether he can ever become a Pastor. Naija News reports that Wike made the remark on Wednesday, during the commissioning of the Ikot-Esu-Otomo-Azumini road in Akwa Ibom State, where he appealed to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to continue […] The post FCT Minister, Wike Speaks On Becoming A Pastor appeared first on Naija News.
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, berated Nigerian leaders for wasteful displays of power and resources. Naija News reports that Peter Obi, in a post via X on Thursday, recounted his ongoing three-day trip to the United States (US), covering Atlanta, Washington, and Chicago. The former Governor of Anambra State drew a […] The post ‘You Constitute Nuisance’ – Peter Obi Blasts Nigerian Leaders Over Display Of Power appeared first on Naija News.
Jamie Redknapp has criticised Mikel Arteta’s decision to start Bukayo Saka in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup third-round win over Port Vale, warning that the move could have backfired. Bukayo Saka, who only recently recovered from a hamstring injury, was included in the starting lineup at Vale Park on Wednesday night. The England international lasted just over […] The post Jamie Redknapp Questions Arteta’s Gamble On Bukayo Saka In Carabao Cup Clash appeared first on Naija News.
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, and songwriter, Sola Allyson, has vowed that religion will not separate her from Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji. Naija News reports that the musician made this known during her music concert in Lagos. Sola, who turned a new age a few days ago, hosted a music concert to express her appreciation to […] The post ‘Religion Can’t Separate Me From Lateef Adedimeji’ – Sola Allyson Responds To Critics appeared first on Naija News.
The Kwara State Sports Commission has announced the dissolution of all sports associations in the state, effective immediately. Naija News reports that the decision, contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Ilorin by the Commission’s Press Secretary, Saheed Abdullahi, follows a resolution passed by the board at its sitting on September 12, 2025. According […] The post Major Shake-up As Kwara Sports Commission Dissolves All Associations appeared first on Naija News.
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has declared that despite his personal relationship with President Bola Tinubu, he would not work for him in the 2027 elections. According to Lamido, every Nigerian has the right to aspire for the country’s presidency, and there is nothing wrong with telling the truth to any of the aspirants. […] The post Tinubu Is My Friend, Our Fight Is Political – Lamido appeared first on Naija News.
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Waziri Bulama, has berated the erstwhile Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over his remarks against Senator Tanko Al-Makura. Recall that Malami had dismissed claims by Al-Makura’s group that members of Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc of the APC had ruled out defection and endorsed President Bola […] The post Even Though Buhari Appointed You As Minister, Who Are You? – Bulama Blasts Malami appeared first on Naija News.
