Written by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new club manager. Naija News reports Postecoglu replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked following a fallout with club owner, Evangelos Marinakis. Postecoglou himself was sacked by Tottenham in June, just days after winning the Europa League title for the North London club. Despite ending Spurs’ … Continue reading “Ange Postecoglou Appointed As New Nottingham Forest Manager”
Massive explosions rocked Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday, with Israeli media reporting that the blasts were the result of an attack targeting senior Hamas officials. Multiple explosions were reported in Qatar’s capital Doha this afternoon followed by plumes of smoke rise above an areas where some of the embassies are located. Reacting in a statement, … Continue reading “Explosion Rocks Qatar As Israel Target Hamas”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has challenged the decision of the Nigerian Senate to prevent Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from resuming following the expiration of her six-month suspension. SERAP, in a statement made available to Naija News on Tuesday, stated that preventing Senator Natasha from resuming is contrary to the fundamental … Continue reading “No Law In Nigeria Prevents Natasha From Resuming – SERAP Challenges Akpabio, Senate”
World football governing body, FIFA, has said that South Africa could book a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they defeat Nigeria in Tuesday’s qualifying clash. In a post on its official 𝕏 handle, FIFA announced that two countries are on the verge of sealing early qualification. The post read, “Two more teams … Continue reading “2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa Eye Ticket Against Nigeria”
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has raised concern about what he sees as a growing problem in the Nigerian movie industry, especially with productions on YouTube. Naija News reports that the thespian said that too much attention is now being given to actors who are considered popular faces, instead of focusing on true acting … Continue reading “Nollywood Needs Talent, Not Just Beauty – Kanayo”
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken against the reckless public borrowing by Nigerian leaders and the nation’s growing debt profile. Peter Obi, in a statement on Tuesday, lamented that several of Nigeria’s borrowings can’t be traced to any meaningful project or impact on the citizens. He maintained that while there is … Continue reading “Trillions Nigeria Has Borrowed Cannot Be Traced To Any Meaningful Impact – Peter Obi”
Dangote Refinery has stated that the industrial action embarked upon by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) would not affect fuel supply in the country. A spokesman for the refinery, Anthony Chiejina, gave this assurance on Tuesday while addressing newsmen. Naija News reports that the strike, which started on Monday and … Continue reading “There Is No Fuel Shortage – Dangote Refinery Assures Nigerians Amidst NUPENG Strike”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the National Assembly’s decision to bar Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from resuming her seat in the Senate after the six-month suspension imposed on her by the Senate leadership. The PDP, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, stated that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the ruling … Continue reading “Disregard The Letter From The National Assembly, Get Ready To Resume – PDP Tells Senator Natasha”
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced the suspension of its ongoing nationwide strike over its dispute with the Dangote Group. Naija News recalls that NUPENG had on Monday declared a nationwide industrial action to protest the refusal of the Dangote Group to allow its workers to join the union, … Continue reading “NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday Naija News reports that the Super Eagles needed a win to spark their hope of qualifying for next year’s World cup. Ahead of the match, South Africa, leading Group C, … Continue reading “World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria, South Africa Match End 1-1”