Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed a timely boost in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s decision to dock six points from Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player. The saga revolves around striker Emilio Nsue, who scored the decisive goals in Equatorial Guinea’s 1-0 wins over Namibia and Liberia last November. Despite representing the nation for more than ten years, FIFA ruled that Nsue had not received the necessary clearance to switch international allegiance from Spain, where he had previously played at the youth level. The governing body subsequently…
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A former governorship candidate in Cross River State on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Effiong Nyong, has accused the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, of teaming up with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to subvert the electoral process that brought him to power. He argued that Fubara deserves the crisis and troubles that ensued. Nyong stated this while reacting to the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State and the possible return of Fubara on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Speaking with Daily Post, he alleged that during the six-month emergency rule headed…
Nigerian reality TV star Tolani Baj, has spoken about her past experience working in the United States and how it shaped her decision to return home. Naija News reports that the media personality shared on her Snapchat on Monday that working a regular 9-5 job abroad was an experience she did not enjoy. According to her, she often found herself counting down to December when she could travel back to Nigeria for the festive season. Tolani explained that she constantly thought about leaving her job in America and settling in Nigeria, where she felt more at ease. She wrote: “I…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new job vacancies for Nigerians to serve as ad-hoc staff during the upcoming Anambra state 2025 governorship election. Naija News understands that the vacant roles include Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs), Presiding Officers (POs), Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs), Registration Area Technicians (RATECHs), and Registration Area Centre (RAC) Managers. The electoral commission stated that the online registration portal, INECPRES, will be open to the public for three weeks from Monday, September 15, to Sunday, October 5, 2025. For eligibility requirements, SPOs must be permanent staff of the Federal Public or Civil Service within Grade Levels 10…
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, has advised pilgrims on the 2025 Easter pilgrimage to the Holy Lands of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan to focus on prayer, spiritual growth, and Nigeria’s peace and development during the pilgrimage. She warned that the sponsors of those who abscond would be arrested and jailed. Speaking at the pre-departure orientation programme for intending Christian pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Speaking at the pre-departure orientation programme for intending Christian pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mahmoud urged pilgrims to focus on prayer, spiritual growth and…
Nigerian actress Dayo Amusa has decided to withdraw the petition she filed against TikToker Segun Olaoluwa. Naija News recalls that months ago, Segun released a viral video falsely claiming that Amusa was living with HIV. The case began after Segun’s video spread widely online, prompting the actress to report the matter to the police. He was arrested and detained for the false allegation. On Monday, September 15, the TikToker shared a video recounting the harsh experience he had while in detention and tendered an apology to Amusa for spreading the false information. In response, Dayo Amusa posted a video online…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has blamed the surge in insecurity on the erosion of family values. Speaking at the opening of Exercise Haske Biyu 2025 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, Tinubu said families must reclaim their role as the foundation of society. Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady noted that many parents, in the struggle to survive, have abandoned their primary duty of raising children, leaving them vulnerable to cultism, drug abuse, prostitution, and extremist ideologies “This parental absence creates a void which often…
Nigeria’s track star Tobi Amusan may have missed out on gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, but she will return home with a significant financial reward of $55,000 (about ₦82.5 million) after her silver-medal performance on Monday. Naija News reports that Tobi Amusan, 28, clocked 12.29 seconds in the women’s 100 metres hurdles final to claim second place behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who shocked the field with a national record of 12.24s. American Grace Stark settled for bronze in 12.34s. While Amusan’s time was not enough to repeat her 2022 triumph, her consistency at the global stage paid…
The Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leader Sampson, has claimed there is no true reconciliation between the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that Sampson, in an interview with Daily Post, asserted that the political crisis in the rich oil state may continue and even get worse after Fubara’s return. According to the ADC chieftain, the crisis in Rivers state was politically motivated, and there is a tendency that one individual will continue to insist on what happens…
Reality TV star Tacha has tackled social critic Scott Iguma after he criticized the Lagos State government over the condition of a road leading to Ikate-Elegushi, an upscale community in Lagos. Naija News reports that Scott shared a video on Instagram showing the poor state of the road. He asked why such an environment existed in a place where residents pay billions of naira for properties. He also compared the current administration under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to past leadership, saying that Lagos once had better sanitation and order. He said: ‘’So you mean I will buy a property in Ikate…
