Venezuela have dismissed their head coach, Fernando Batista, and his entire backroom staff following the country’s crushing 6-3 defeat to Colombia, which ended their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Naija News reports that the decision to sack Batista came less than 24 hours after President Nicolás Maduro publicly demanded sweeping changes to the national team’s technical crew. “Yesterday we suffered a painful defeat. All of Venezuela demands a restructuring of the technical staff of the Vinotinto, a reorganisation of the strategy, of the doctrine and of the line of combat and hard work,” Maduro said in…
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England striker, Ivan Toney, has submitted that the quality of the Saudi Pro League is on the same level as the English Premier League. The player maintained that if his new club, Al-Ahli, were playing in the Premier League, it would be competing for the top four positions. The England striker, in his submission, gave credence to an earlier submission by Cristiano Ronaldo, who also plays in the Saudi League. Ronaldo has repeatedly claimed that the Saudi league comfortably ranks among the top five leagues in the world. He even aimed a dig at his eternal rival, Lionel Messi, by…
Lagos State Government has announced that it will not compensate owners of illegal property marked for demolition along Iyana Oworo, Lekki coastlines. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, stated this while briefing newsmen during the maiden quarterly media parley on the state of the Lagos Physical Environment, held at Alausa, Ikeja. Responding to whether the government has plans to compensate displaced Oworosonki residents, Olumide said, “There is no plan by the state government to compensate Oworosonki residents who were displaced in the demolition of illegal structures. However, the governor has the prerogative power to approve compensation. “Meanwhile,…
American President, Donald Trump, has condemned the killing of his ally and influencer, Charlie Kirk. The American president, in a Truth Social post, called Kirk “Great, and even Legendary.” Naija News recalls that Kirk, a conservative activist, was shot on Wednesday, September 10, while hosting a question-and-answer session with students during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. His death has since attracted worldwide attention. In his reaction, former American President, Barack Obama, said such killing is not welcome in the country’s democracy. “We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed…
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Gospel singer, Victoria Orenze, has penned a tribute to the late American activist, Charlie Kirk. Naija News reports that the artist described him as a fearless follower of Christ who is now at rest with the Lord. In a post on her Instagram page, she said truth can never be destroyed, silenced, or stopped, stressing that Kirk lived as a true soldier of faith. She prayed for his wife and children, asking that they be comforted by the Holy Spirit during this period of loss. Orenze also pointed out that the world is living in the last days, urging believers…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands, following the expiration of its earlier 10-day deadline on September 10. Naija News reports that the decision followed a six-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, held virtually on Wednesday. The President of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, in an interview with Punch, said the association acknowledged the government’s promise to address their concerns but insisted on immediate action. He said, “The Federal Government called us yesterday (Wednesday) and promised to address our concerns. “After a six-hour deliberation, we…
Senator Titus Zam of Benue North-West has slammed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central over her ongoing rift with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Naija News understands that the Benue State lawmaker took a swipe at Natasha in the Northern Senators Forum WhatsApp group on Tuesday. Senator Zam openly criticised Natasha, saying she was drawing unnecessary attention to herself. According to Sahara Reporters, addressing her in the group chat, Zam wrote, “Why do you wish to be in the news for the wrong reason? “I thought by now you would be sober and engaging instead of resorting to needless altercations with the…
Danish midfielder, Christian Eriksen, is on the verge of sealing a move to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg following the expiration of his contract with Manchester United in the summer. Naija News reports that Eriksen, 33, had attracted interest from several clubs after leaving Old Trafford but turned down an offer to join Championship side Wrexham. Just 10 days after the summer transfer window closed, he has now agreed personal terms with Wolfsburg, according to Tipsbladet. The midfielder reportedly flew from Odense to Braunschweig to finalise discussions with the German club, with a medical expected to be the final hurdle before the…
Chioma Adeleke, wife of Nigerian music star Davido, has marked the one month anniversary of her white wedding. Naija News recalls that ceremony was held on Sunday, August 10, in Miami and drew the presence of notable figures including business mogul Aliko Dangote, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Obi Cubana and his wife, singer Dbanj and his wife, actress Uche Jombo, as well as Zlatan and his wife. Chioma shared new photos from the wedding on her Instagram page, saying she finds it hard to believe that a month has already passed since the ceremony. She explained that she is…
