Nigerian Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti, has slammed the fanbase of award-winning singer, Wizkid, known as Wizkid FC, over the comparison with his late father cum Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Naija News reports that Seun, during a recent Instagram livestream, said it is an insult to refer to Wizkid as the modern-day equivalent of his father. […] The post ‘Wizkid FC Is The Most Ignorant Fanbase, No Respect’ – Seun Kuti Blows Hot Over Comparison With Fela appeared first on Naija News.
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Werder Bremen have confirmed that Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface, will undergo knee surgery today, January 10, a development that effectively rules him out for the rest of the 2025-2026 season. Victor Boniface, 25, who is on loan at Werder Bremen from fellow Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, has been sidelined since December after picking up the […] The post Victor Boniface To Stay Out Of Football Until Next Season appeared first on Naija News.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Algeria have confirmed their starting line-ups for tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash, with kick-off set for 5 p.m. WAT on Saturday, January 10. The heavyweight tie will see the Super Eagles of Nigeria attempt to book a place in back-to-back AFCON semi-finals, but standing in their way […] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Vs Algeria Starting Eleven appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his Special Adviser on Arewa Matters, Danjuma Garba. In a press release issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, on Saturday, January 10, Okpebholo said Garba passed away in the early hours of today […] The post Gov. Okpebholo Mourns Aide, Danjuma Garba appeared first on Naija News.
Arsenal are keeping a close watch on Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento as they plan for the summer transfer window. The Sun reports the 23-year-old England international is on the Gunners’ transfer shortlist as they look to strengthen their defensive options. Aston Villa are also weighing up a high-profile move, with Talksport claiming Unai Emery’s […] The post Transfer Updates: Livramento, Gallagher, Szoboszlai, Bernardo Silva, Others appeared first on Naija News.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the recent influx of politicians from rival parties into the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that none of them can undermine his political influence in Rivers State. Wike spoke on Saturday during a “Thank You” visit to Phalga Local Government Area of Port […] The post ‘You Failed! You Were Not There From The Beginning’ – Wike Tells Defectors appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has moved to de-escalate tensions between Remo Stars and Ikorodu City by convening a peace meeting in Abuja for both clubs. The NPFL said the meeting is aimed at defusing a simmering feud ahead of the resumption of the second stanza of the season. Both clubs have been instructed […] The post NPFL Steps In To Cool Tension Between Remo Stars, Ikorodu City appeared first on Naija News.
Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has said that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, cannot be recognised as a lawful member of the APC in Rivers. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Cole stated that Fubara aligned himself with the wrong faction. Naija News […] The post Fubara Not Safe In APC – Tonye Cole Raises Alarm appeared first on Naija News.
A social commentator and brother of former Ekiti State governor, Isaac Fayose, has claimed that neither the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, nor Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, can win Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election without electoral manipulation. Naija News […] The post 2027: ‘Wike, Fubara Can Not Win Rivers For Tinubu Without Rigging’ – Isaac Fayose appeared first on Naija News.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed a late change to the officiating crew for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final meeting with Algeria, appointing Senegalese referee Issa Sy to oversee the game. Naija News reports that CAF had initially selected Omar Artan for the fixture but reversed that decision following a series of […] The post CAF Names New Referee For Nigeria Vs Algeria AFCON 2025 Clash appeared first on Naija News.
