Nigeria has taken a bold step toward making history as the first African nation to host the Commonwealth Games, after presenting its official bid in London on Wednesday. A delegation led by National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade delivered the pitch to the Commonwealth Games Federation, highlighting Abuja […] The post Nigeria Defends Bid To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
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Media personality and daughter of popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ojo and her newborn son, Rakeem Mkambala, received a grand reception in Tanzania from her husband, singer Juma Jux, after the birth of their first child. Naija News reports that the Tanzanian star welcomed his wife and son with fresh flowers and gifts at […] The post Videos: Iyabo Ojo Reacts As Priscilla, Baby Receive Royal-Like Reception In Tanzania appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday conferred posthumous National Honours on four “Ogoni heroes.” Naija News reports that President Tinubu conferred the honours at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja when he received the report on the Ogoni Consultations from the Dialogue Committee, which is comprised of key stakeholders of Ogoniland, led by Rivers State Governor, […] The post Breaking: President Tinubu Confers Posthumous National Honours On Four “Ogoni Heroes” (Full List) appeared first on Naija News.
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, as a “genius” in political recruitment, despite his personal dislike for him. Naija News reports that Farotimi, in a post on his 𝕏 handle on Wednesday, argued that Wike displayed rare political […] The post Fubara: Wike Is A Genius Even Though I Do Not Like Him – Farotimi appeared first on Naija News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the statement by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu would be a one-term president. The Lagos State chapter of the APC described the ADC statement on Tinubu’s presidency as laughable idle talk. The party, in a statement on Wednesday by its spokesperson in Lagos State, […] The post ‘Tinubu One-term President’ – ADC Will Do Better In A Circus Arena Than On The Political Rostrum – APC appeared first on Naija News.
Reality show star and comedian Aderombi Adedayo, better known as DeeOne, has claimed that singer Olu Maintain is among the people responsible for Nigerians suffering. Speaking during an appearance on the Echo Room podcast, he alleged that Olu Maintain has given Nigeria a bad name. He stated this while addressing the adverse effects of fraudsters’ […] The post Olu Maintain Contributed To The Suffering Nigerians Are Facing Today – DeeOne appeared first on Naija News.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho was left fuming on Tuesday night after his team dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Rio Ave, accusing referee Sergio Guelho of lacking the authority to manage the match. Benfica appeared to have done enough when they finally broke the deadlock in the second half, but their celebrations were cut […] The post Mourinho Slams Referee After Benfica’s Late Collapse Against Rio Ave appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zone, has secured the conviction and sentence of a former legislative aide and banker, Goni Yilkan. Naija News gathered that Yilkan was convicted for obtaining by false pretence to the tune of ₦120.5 million before Justice F. E Messiri of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting […] The post EFCC: Court Sentences Former Legislative Aide To Eight Years In Prison appeared first on Naija News.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal missed out on winning this year’s Ballon d’Or because of his age. Lamine Yamal, 18, who dazzled throughout the 2024/25 season, finished second behind Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé. Yamal did not leave empty-handed though, as he picked up the Kopa Trophy for best […] The post Tebas Says Age Cost Lamine Yamal 2025 Ballon d’Or Despite Brilliant Season appeared first on Naija News.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has promised to make the interests of the Yoruba race a priority in governance and policy if elected as President of Nigeria in 2027. Atiku, who described the Yoruba people as his extended family, vowed that there would be no Hausa/Fulani domination over Yoruba or other ethnic groups if he […] The post Atiku Makes Promise To Yoruba Race Over 2027 Presidential Ambition appeared first on Naija News.
