For decades, the Ballon d’Or has stood as football’s most prestigious individual prize, a global recognition reserved for the very best players in the game. Naija News reports that while European and South American stars have traditionally dominated the award, several Nigerians have forced their way into the conversation, from the golden generation of the […] The post Finidi, Oshoala, Osimhen, Other Nigerian Players Who Made Ballon d’Or Shortlist appeared first on Naija News.
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Liverpool’s Women’s Super League fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday was postponed following the sudden death of former Reds manager Matt Beard. Matt Beard, who was 47, is remembered as one of the most successful coaches in English women’s football, guiding Liverpool to back-to-back WSL titles in 2013 and 2014 before returning for a second […] The post Liverpool’s WSL Clash At Aston Villa Postponed After Death Of Former Manager, Matt Beard appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, has expressed displeasure over the trend of body shaming women and talking down at those who undergo Liposuction surgery. Naija News reports that the film star, in a post via Instagram on Sunday, stated that people should stop talking down on those who had undergone surgery. She explained that if only […] The post ‘Liposuction Doesn’t Guarantee Banging Body’ – Nollywood Actress, Sarah Martins appeared first on Naija News.
Uyi Akpata has secured a second term as President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation after emerging unopposed at the body’s annual general meeting and elections held in Abuja on Saturday. Thirty-seven delegates cast their votes to elect Akpata alongside 12 other board members who will oversee the federation’s activities for the next four years. Former […] The post Uyi Akpata Re-elected As Nigeria Cricket Federation President appeared first on Naija News.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in the fight against drug trafficking, arresting two men who returned from Brazil with heroin and cocaine in their bodies, alongside other seizures that stretched from Lagos to Zamfara, Adamawa and Edo. In a statement released on Sunday, September 21, 2025, and signed by […] The post NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnees, Businesswoman, Seizes Drug Shipments Across Nigeria appeared first on Naija News.
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has suggested that President Bola Tinubu may become president for life if Nigerians fail to unite and remove him in 2027. Naija News reports that El-Rufai spoke while receiving former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, during a solidarity visit on Saturday. Atiku had visited El-Rufai over a recent attack […] The post ‘If We Don’t Unite To End Tinubu’s Govt In 2027, He Would Be President For Life’ – El-Rufai appeared first on Naija News.
Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has commended the restructuring and expansion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the state, declaring that the party has earned the trust and goodwill of Osun people from all walks of life. Naija News reports that the governor’s remarks followed the successful conclusion of the PDP ward congresses […] The post Osun: ‘Endorsements Show PDP Is Party Of The People’ – Gov Adeleke appeared first on Naija News.
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted the senior special assistant on Humanitarian Services to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Dr. Muhammed Egye Osolafia, popularly known as Deedat. According to Leadership, Osolafia was abducted from his residence in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital. He was reportedly abducted upon arriving at his home in Tudun Amba area of Lafia on […] The post BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Nasarawa Governor’s Top Aide appeared first on Naija News.
The Vice Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, has died two months after assuming office. Naija News reports that Ajose, who was sworn in on July 27, 2025, alongside the LCDA Chairman, Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren, and five councilors, were inaugurated by the Lagos State […] The post Lagos LCDA Vice Chairman Dies After Two Months In Office appeared first on Naija News.
The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has weighed in on the speculation that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, will return to active politics in 2027. Naija News reports that there have been reports that some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are wooing Jonathan to contest […] The post 2027: ‘Jonathan Has A Lot To Lose If He Fails To Win The Presidency’ – Rhodes-Vivour appeared first on Naija News.
