The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid as the new Grand Mufti and Head of the Senior Council of Scholars, following the death of his predecessor, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, who died on Tuesday at the age of 82. The appointment was approved by the Custodian of the Two […] The post BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid As New Grand Mufti appeared first on Naija News.
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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian-born star Jovan Olafioye following his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. Olafioye carved out an impressive career in the Canadian Football League (CFL), where he played for almost a decade. During […] The post Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Nigerian-Born Jovan Olafioye On Canadian Football Hall Of Fame Induction appeared first on Naija News.
The Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with two major crimes: the multi-billion naira theft and vandalism at the Kainji Power Plant, and a staged kidnap designed to extort ₦7 million. Naija News reports that the Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a […] The post 14 Suspects Arrested As Police Uncover ₦4.8 Billion Kainji Power Plant Theft appeared first on Naija News.
Afrobeat Superstar, Tiwa Savage has disclosed that the leakage of her 2021 sex tape was a bet between her them partner and his friends. Recalling the controversial issue in an interview with The Breakfast Club released on Tuesday, the singer called the leak one of the most painful moments of her life. “When I talked […] The post My Leaked S3x Tape Was A Bet – Tiwa Savage Reveals appeared first on Naija News.
The Carabao Cup served up plenty of drama on Tuesday night, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Brighton among the sides booking their places in the fourth round. At Anfield, Liverpool edged past Southampton in a hard-fought 2-1 win. New signing Alexander Isak marked his debut with a first-half strike before the Saints levelled to silence the […] The post 2025/26 Carabao Cup: 12 Clubs Seal Fourth-Round Spots [Ball Numbers Confirmed] appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a popular TikTok content creator, Ishaq Abubakar Major, over a reported viral video in which he accused the lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Buba, of having ties to bandit groups. Major was reportedly picked up by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) at the Maraba-Nyanya junction […] The post JUST IN: Popular TikToker Arrested For Accusing Nigerian Senator Of Ties With Bandits appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing strategy, insisting that debt is a legitimate and sustainable part of every national budget. Naija News reports that FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, stated this on Tuesday while addressing journalists during the Meet-the-Press series organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, […] The post FIRS Defends Tinubu Govt’s Borrowing, Says Debt Part Of National Ecosystem appeared first on Naija News.
Former Super Eagles striker and coach Samson Siasia has revealed how refusing to pass to Rashidi Yekini once got him dropped from the national team. Samson Siasia, who later went on to coach the national team, said the incident happened during a crucial World Cup qualifier against the Ivory Coast in Abidjan. “It was one […] The post Samson Siasia Reveals Why He Was Once Dropped From Super Eagles, Speaks On Europe-Born Stars appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Abia South in the National Assembly, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has berated members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) over the accusation of alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that the Abia State chapter of APGA, in a statement signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, after its […] The post 2027: Abaribe Responds To APGA’s 24-Hour Ultimatum Over Fraternity With ADC appeared first on Naija News.
Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Bright Morgan, has disclosed that his American girlfriend tried to get him evicted from the show. According to him, his ex called the organisers of the show and told them that he had a health challenge. He disclosed that the organisers contacted his brother, who then debunked his girlfriend’s claims. […] The post My American Girlfriend Asked BBNaija To Evict Me From The Show – Bright Morgan appeared first on Naija News.
