Nigerian afrobeats singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has shared the story behind how his popular stage name was formed. Naija News reports that the Grammy-winning artiste spoke about it during a conversation with tennis legend Roger Federer, where he explained that the name came from his childhood interest in comic books […] The post How I Created My Stage Name – Burna Boy appeared first on Naija News.
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Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has opened up on her past struggle with depression, a period she described as one of the most difficult times in her life. Naija News reports that she revealed that the experience nearly silenced her passion for fiction writing, which has always been at the core of her career. […] The post I Did A Number Of Things To Distract Myself – Chimamanda Adichie Opens Up On Depression appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Michael Ejoor has opened up on his struggle with depression and how he managed to survive repeated suicide attempts. Naija News reports that he revealed during a podcast session with Jay On Air that his experience with depression began 14 years ago after being diagnosed with the condition. According to him, he once […] The post I Tried Killing Myself – Michael Ejoor Opens Up On Battle With Depression appeared first on Naija News.
The air was rent with boos on Friday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) when Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, lambasted countries which recently decided to recognize the statehood of Palestine. Naija News reports that Netanyahu, during his speech, condemned countries that have decided to recognize Palestinian statehood, labelling their actions as “shameful, sheer […] The post “Shame On All Of You” – Israeli Prime Minister Blasts World Leaders At UNGA For Recognizing Palestine Statehood appeared first on Naija News.
Barcelona’s preparations for a critical run of matches have been hit by fresh injury blows, with Joan García and Raphinha both ruled out. Barcelona announced on Friday morning that García suffered an injury in training and will undergo surgery on Saturday, performed by Dr Joan Carles Monllau, the same surgeon who operated on Gavi earlier […] The post Barcelona Rocked By Double Injury Setback As Joan García, Raphinha Sidelined appeared first on Naija News.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has accused Dangote Refinery of unjustly terminating the appointment of 800 Nigerians in its workforce. The labour union, in a statement on Friday by its General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa, accused the refinery of engaging in anti-labour practices. It also alleged that the management of […] The post Dangote Sacked 800 Nigerian Workers, Replaced Them With Indians – PENGASSAN appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has stated that his biggest regret in office is losing his wife, Patience Umo Eno. Naija News reports that the Akwa Ibom First Lady died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, following an illness. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Eno said his greatest achievement […] The post I Wish My Wife Was Here With Me Right Now – Gov Eno Expresses Regret appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu on Friday compared the hardship facing Nigerians to the pain of an economic surgery, assuring citizens that the worst is over and prosperity lies ahead. Naija News reports that Tinubu gave the assurance at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, during the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Addressing […] The post Breaking: ‘Your Suffering Is A Pain Of Painful Surgery’ – Tinubu Tells Nigerians appeared first on Naija News.
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo has been granted time away from the squad following the death of a family member. Amad Diallo, 22, will not feature in Saturday’s Premier League game against Brentford, with head coach Ruben Amorim stressing that football takes a back seat at such moments. “We are giving all the support to […] The post Amad Diallo Given Time Off After Family Loss, To Miss Manchester United’s Brentford Trip appeared first on Naija News.
Former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Naija News reports that the coronation, held on Friday, September 26, 2025, followed the passing of the late Olubadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, in July. Ladoja’s emergence marks not only a historic moment for Nigeria’s largest indigenous city […] The post 10 Things To Know About New Olubadan, Oba Ladoja appeared first on Naija News.
