Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially announced the signing of Nigerian striker, Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade, who will join the French club on a deal running until 30th June 2027. Naija News reports that Ajibade, born on 8th December 1999 in Lagos’ Mushin district, began her career in football at just 13 years old with FC Robo Queens of Nigeria’s top-flight league. It didn’t take long for Ajibade to showcase her talent, earning recognition as one of Africa’s brightest female football prospects. She was named NFF Young Player of the Year in 2018, a testament to her early impact on the continent’s…
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The news of Nigerian and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface‘s much-anticipated move to AC Milan took an unexpected turn, sparking mixed reactions on the internet this week. Naija News reports that news from Germany indicates the proposed deal collapsed due to concerns about Victor Boniface’s fitness and medical history. According to BILD, the transfer stalled despite Boniface undergoing four separate medical tests in Italy, prompting the Rossoneri to pull out of the deal. The striker has since returned to Germany, leaving uncertainty over his next career move. Boniface visited Italy for a loan move that included a €5 million fee…
The WhatsApp account of former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has been hacked by suspected internet fraudsters. Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a public notice issued on his social media page on Tuesday. The former deputy governor urged the public to ignore messages coming from the account as he is no longer in control of it. It was gathered that the hacker has tried to solicit financial aid from the Deputy’s contacts. In a screenshot from one of his contacts, the scammer had requested ₦850,000 to be sent to ‘someone’ with an account name…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South caretaker committee, Emmanuel Ogidi, has declared that the opposition party will not headhunt for a presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, Ogidi said the PDP already has its candidates and will not be swayed by speculations linking the party to former President Goodluck Jonathan or Labour Party’s Peter Obi. According to Ogidi, the PDP has a clear plan for 2027 and will unveil its candidate at the appropriate time. “It’s called the Peoples Democratic Party, so what do you expect? We…
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, wrapped up their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket journey with a fifth-place finish. The tournament, staged in Angola from August 12 to 24, saw the D’Tigers make a bright start under coach Mohammed Abdulrahman. The Nigerian men’s basketball side swept through the group phase with convincing wins over Madagascar, Tunisia, and Cameroon, topping Group B with six points and raising hopes of a deep run. However, the momentum was cut short in the quarter-finals as Nigeria suffered a 91-75 defeat to Senegal, who later went on to claim bronze. The loss ended Nigeria’s bid for a…
Vivian Joseph, wife of Nigerian comedian and actor Nkubi, has reacted after a social media user allegedly advised her to take the life of her young daughter, Soromtochukwu. Naija News reports that the incident happened on Monday when she shared a screenshot of the disturbing message on Instagram along with the picture of the man said to have sent it. In the message, the user suggested that it would be better for her to end the child’s life while she is still little. Reacting, Vivian described him as a murderer. The post went viral as Nigerians across social platforms condemned…
Big Brother Naija has announced that no housemate will be leaving the reality show in Week 5 after all nominations were cancelled. Naija News reports that the announcement came on Monday evening when the contestants gathered in the sitting room for the usual nomination process, where each person was asked to put forward two housemates for possible eviction. At the end of the exercise, six contestants, Ivatar, Faith, Thelma, Zita, Tracy, and Sultana were listed among those up for eviction. However, the twist of the evening was revealed when Rooboy, who holds the position of Head of House, was instructed…
While I genuinely wish that Mr. Peter Obi would emerge as Nigeria’s president in 2027, saving the nation from the reckless wastefulness that has plagued it since independence, reality tells me otherwise. Obi, despite his refreshing vision and impeccable character, simply doesn’t stand a chance under Nigeria’s current political structure. What excites me about Obi is his political will, his passion for cutting down the cost of governance, plugging financial leakages, and redirecting our economy toward productivity rather than the endless sharing of “national cake” by the political elite. He embodies the qualities of a disciplined leader who could change…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has declared Rita Dominic as the most beautiful actress. Iyke said she is finer than Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Uche Jombo and Ini Edo. The actor made the revelation during a fun game segment on Pulse Ghana, where he was asked to choose who he considered the finest among the Nollywood actresses. Without hesitation, he picked Rita Dominic. Naija News recalls that Iyke revealed in a 2017 interview that he and Rita Dominic once dated but went their separate ways. He admitted their relationship was deep but could not last because of their different lifestyles. According…
Bayern Munich have struck an agreement with Chelsea to take Nicolas Jackson on loan in this summer transfer window, according to Bild. The 24-year-old Senegalese forward has struggled for consistency but remains highly rated by Bayern’s hierarchy as they look to strengthen their frontline before the transfer deadline day. In Manchester, Talksport reports that Kobbie Mainoo, one of England’s brightest midfield prospects, could consider leaving Old Trafford if the right offer arrives. The 20-year-old has been a rare shining light in United’s midfield, but uncertainty over his long-term role is fuelling speculation about a late-window exit. Elsewhere, The Sun claims…
