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Gospel music minister, Samuel Kenneth, is set with the release of his latest single titled, “We Praise You.” This powerful track is a heartfelt song of gratitude designed to bring the audience into a place of worship, thanksgiving, and a deep reflection on God’s goodness. “We Praise You” is more than just a song; it is a personal expression of faith, birthed from moments of prayer and a deep desire to honor God for His unfailing love and mercy. Samuel Kenneth’s soulful vocals, coupled with uplifting melodies and spirit-filled lyrics, create an atmosphere that inspires believers to worship in sincerity…

Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho has revealed that Lionel Messi is the player who influenced his career the most, describing the Argentine as an opponent who constantly forced him to improve his tactical approach. Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, first came across Mourinho in November 2003 when Barcelona faced Porto in a friendly match. At the time, Messi was making his first appearance with the Catalan club’s senior side, while Mourinho was in charge of Porto. Their encounters became more frequent and intense years later when Mourinho managed Real Madrid. His Madrid teams were…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency in Zamfara State for Thursday, August 21, 2025. The announcement was made by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mahmuda Isah, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau on Monday. Isah assured political parties and voters that the commission had made adequate preparations to ensure a transparent and hitch-free process. “We have put all necessary measures in place to ensure that this supplementary election is smooth, credible, and free of hitches,” he said. Naija News reports that the supplementary election follows the earlier declaration of the…

Former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain steadfast and committed to the party. Naija News reports that Ikpeazu made this appeal while hosting top PDP leaders from Abia South Senatorial Zone in his hometown, Umuobiakwa, where he emphasised the importance of unity for the survival and dominance of the party. He emphasised that loyalty is the greatest sacrifice expected of true party members. “Loyalty to the party is the ultimate sacrifice we owe to ourselves and to the people we serve. Once we remain united, no external force…

An officer of the Nigeria Police Force, identified as Oboh Goodluck, has been reportedly shot dead by suspected cultists around the OMPADEC Road, Amarata axis of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Naija News learnt that Goodluck, who was in mufti, was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Tuesday while returning from work. The hoodlums were said to have attempted to rob him of his phone and other valuables before opening fire. The Amarata community has been notorious for cult clashes since December 2024, when rival groups began a series of supremacy battles that have left residents on edge. Following the killing,…

The Anambra State government has described the attack on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, by operatives of the state’s security outfit as “unfortunate and unacceptable.” Naija News understands that members of the state security outfit, in a joint security operation known as Operation Udo Gatchi, had stormed a corps members’ lodge, accusing the occupants of internet fraud despite their display of NYSC identification cards and uniforms. During the raid, the security officers beat a female NYSC member, tore her clothes, and stripped her almost naked, as seen in a video which has gone viral on the…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that all mobile phones must be switched off during flight take-off and landing henceforth. Naija News reports that this is following the two recent incidents of passengers’ unruly behaviour at the nation’s airports. This was made known on Tuesday by NCAA Director-General, Captain Chris Najomo, at the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) meeting to address the challenges of unruly passengers and prevent further security breaches. Najomo stated that a memo will be sent to all airlines to update their protocols to include the new rule. He warned that incidents of unruly passenger behaviours…

Abia State will host the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Women’s Championship from September 11 to 21, the league has confirmed. The NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, announced the plans for the women’s championship via a press statement on Monday, August 18. She revealed that 17 clubs have officially registered for the tournament, which will see teams drawn into four groups ahead of the kick-off. “The Championship serves as a critical pathway for clubs aiming to secure promotion to the top tier of Nigerian women’s football,” Shabi said. “This year, four promotion slots are up…

Two notorious drug traffickers, Ajetsibo Emami, popularly known as Warri Kinsman, and Solomon Akpomuai, have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 10 years’ imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The development was confirmed in a press release on Tuesday, August 19th, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Naija News understands that Emami, 37, was arrested on June 28, 2025, in Ikeja after operatives of the NDLEA dismantled his trafficking network during a three-day operation that also led to the arrest of three accomplices. Recovered from his cartel were…

A senior Israeli official, on Tuesday, has disclosed that the government demanded the release of all remaining hostages in any future Gaza deal. This is coming a day after Hamas reportedly accepted a new truce proposal. According to Vanguard, speaking on the condition of anonymity, the senior official said the government’s stance had not changed and demanded the release of all hostages. Two officials also told Reuters that Israel is studying Hamas’ response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal. The officials said on Tuesday of a potential deal for a 60-day truce and the release of half the Israeli hostages still held in…