The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reason to celebrate as four of their players have been named among the top ten performers at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, according to football statistics platform WhoScored. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman leads the list with a stunning rating of 8.81, cementing his status as […] The post Four Super Eagles Stars Among AFCON 2025 Top Ten Players appeared first on Naija News.
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The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports circulating on social media and some online platforms alleging a rift between Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, and his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, describing the claims as false and misleading. Naija News reports that the clarification was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special […] The post ‘Fake News’ – Lagos Govt Denies Rift Between Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun appeared first on Naija News.
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has emotionally recounted the tragic loss of two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who died in a fatal car crash along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Naija News reports that Joshua made the disclosure during a conversation with former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, in a video […] The post ‘Life Is Short’ – Anthony Joshua Opens Up On Friends’ Death In Lagos Accident appeared first on Naija News.
Former presidential aide on prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla, has stated that the alleged warning by Vice President Kashim Shettima to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike, concerning the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State is unnecessary. Naija News reports that Shettima, while speaking in Enugu on Wednesday, stated that […] The post Fubara: Shettima’s Alleged Warning To Wike Not Appropriate – Obono-Obla appeared first on Naija News.
The Senator representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed pride in Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, after testing negative for hard drugs but only associated with ecstasy, better known as Molly. Naija News reports that Regina announced that she voluntarily underwent a drug test to put to rest persistent rumours about her […] The post Senator Natasha Reacts As Regina Daniels Tests Negative For Hard Drugs appeared first on Naija News.
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been taken into custody by U.S. immigration authorities amid ongoing legal troubles in his home country, where he faces corruption charges. Ofori-Atta, 66, who served as Ghana’s finance minister from 2017 to 2024, is currently held at an immigration facility in Virginia, according to records from the US Immigration and […] The post US Immigration Detains Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Over Visa Status appeared first on Naija News.
Veteran publisher and politician, Dele Momodu, has countered submissions that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi is the best among prominent political figures in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He also dismissed the push from some supporters of the former Labour Party presidential candidate including the Odidient Movement that Obi must compulsorily emerge as the […] The post Atiku, Not Peter Obi Is Number One On List Of Potential ADC Presidential Candidates – Dele Momodu appeared first on Naija News.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected plans by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2026 Budget. The Assembly noted that it won’t receive the appropriations bill until allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara are concluded. Recall that the Rivers Assembly had earlier commenced impeachment proceedings against the state governors and his deputy, […] The post Just In: Rivers Assembly Rejects Fubara’s Plan To Submit 2026 Budget appeared first on Naija News.
The Federal Government has confirmed that outstanding match bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco have been released, following the resolution of administrative and foreign exchange hurdles. The confirmation was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a statement posted on […] The post FG Clears Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Bonuses After Resolving FX Delays appeared first on Naija News.
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic has played down his team’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting it represents little more than a necessary step in a wider rebuilding effort. The Desert Foxes booked their place in the last eight on Tuesday night after a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time win over DR […] The post Algeria Coach Vladimir Petkovic Plays Down Quarter-Final Place, Eyes Nigeria Test appeared first on Naija News.
