Premier League side, Arsenal have secured a major boost as French centre-back William Saliba has agreed a fresh contract with the club. William Saliba, 24, is expected to officially sign the deal in the coming days, tying him down beyond 2027, according to transfer expert, David Ornstein. The decision ends months of speculation over his […] The post William Saliba Commits Future to Arsenal With New Long-Term Deal appeared first on Naija News.
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Nigerians may face fresh power outages as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday over unresolved welfare demands, including the non-implementation of the national minimum wage and alleged casualisation of workers. Naija News reports that the industrial action was announced in a notice signed by NUEE’s Acting General Secretary, […] The post Nationwide Blackout Looms As Electricity Workers Begin Strike appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has entered into a landmark partnership with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI), a coalition of chambers of commerce representing 98 countries across Europe and Africa. The agreement, worth $250 million, was signed at the 2025 Edo State Global Investment […] The post Edo Govt Seals $250 Million Investment Deal With EuroAfrica CCI appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address allegations linking the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to hidden property acquisitions in Florida, United States. Frank, in a statement on Thursday, warned that the President’s silence over the matter was […] The post Tinubu Urged To Probe Wike Over Alleged Florida Properties appeared first on Naija News.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that he bears no grudges against anyone who has offended him in the past. He disclosed this on Wednesday evening in Abuja during a requiem mass in honour of Audu Ogbeh. He applauded Ogbeh for living a life of humility and forgiveness, noting that he also embodies these qualities in […] The post I Do Not Seek Revenge, If You Hurt Me, I Will Forgive You – Goodluck Jonathan appeared first on Naija News.
Brazilian icon Ronaldo has called on coach Carlo Ancelotti to bring Neymar back into the Selecao squad as the country gears up for next year’s World Cup in North America. Neymar has not worn the famous yellow shirt since October 2023, when a ruptured cruciate ligament sidelined him during a qualifier against Uruguay. The 33-year-old […] The post Ronaldo Backs Neymar’s Return to Brazil Squad Ahead Of 2026 World Cup appeared first on Naija News.
A former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced by a Paris court to five years in prison. Naija News reports that the court in Thursday found him guilty of criminal conspiracy in his trial into accusations the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi helped fund his victorious 2007 presidential run. The court ordered that Sarkozy […] The post Former French President Found Guilty, Sentenced To Prison appeared first on Naija News.
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.
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.
