A prediction from betting analytics platform PolyMarket has tipped hosts Morocco to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy as the tournament enters the semi-final stage. Only four countries remain in the hunt for continental glory, with Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and hosts Morocco left standing. In the semi-final fixtures, Senegal face Egypt at […] The post Supercomputer Reveals Potential Winners Of AFCON 2025 Final appeared first on Naija News.
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Military authorities have arrested and detained a serving Brigadier General, allegedly over his association with a retired Nigerian Army officer, Maj. Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (retd.). Sources told Sahara Reporters that the arrest is believed to be linked to Ali-Keffi’s ongoing legal and public confrontation with a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur […] The post Nigeria Army Arrests General Over Alleged Links To Ali-Keffi appeared first on Naija News.
The Osun State Government has criticized the Police Command in the state over what it calls unprofessional handling of recent arrests. This was revealed in a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi. Naija News reports that the government expressed concern about a statement the Police initially issued, then deleted, […] The post Osun Govt Criticizes Police Over Unlawful Arrests appeared first on Naija News.
The Ondo State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of St Louis Primary School, Ondo, located in Ondo West Local Government Area, over alleged violations of education regulations. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, who said the school had persistently failed to comply with […] The post Ondo Govt Shut Down Primary School Indefinitely appeared first on Naija News.
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted that its indefinite national strike will continue, despite the Federal Government’s directive to enforce the ‘no work, no pay’ policy against its members. Naija News reports that the union stated this in a memo signed by its National Secretary, Martin Egbanubi, […] The post No Work, No Pay: Despite FG Threat, JOHESU Insists On Sustaining Nationwide Strike appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian winger Sani Suleman has completed a move to RB Leipzig, sealing a five-year contract from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín. Leipzig confirmed the signing on their official website on Tuesday evening, January 13, hailing the 19-year-old as a key attacking option for the club’s future plans. Suleman has signed a deal that runs until […] The post Nigeria’s Sani Suleman Completes RB Leipzig Switch On Long-Term Deal appeared first on Naija News.
A former governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that those who initially planned to defame the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery Unit, Hadiza Bala Usman, are now hungry. Naija News reports that the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, had […] The post Amaechi: Those Who Tried To Rubbish You Are Now Hungry – Oshiomhole To Bala Usman appeared first on Naija News.
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 4.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, describing the outlook as the country’s fastest growth pace in over a decade. Naija News reports that the projection is contained in the Global Economic Prospects report released by the Bretton Woods institution in January 2026. […] The post Nigeria To Record Fastest Economic Growth In Over A Decade – World Bank Forecasts appeared first on Naija News.
The federal government has explained that current civil service rules do not have a provision for special allowances for resident doctors who are regarded as specialists-in-training. According to the government, the special allowances and specialist status being demanded by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), are only reserved for certified consultants. The clarification was […] The post Why We Can’t Give Resident Doctors Special Allowances – FG appeared first on Naija News.
Mohamed Salah has made it clear that winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) remains the one major prize missing from his career as he prepares for Egypt’s crucial semi-final clash against Senegal in Morocco. The Egypt captain, who has won major domestic and continental honours at club level, said the AFCON title carries a […] The post AFCON Is What I’m Waiting For – Mohamed Salah Declares Ahead Of Egypt Vs Senegal Clash appeared first on Naija News.
