Written by Former Barcelona midfielder, Thiago Alcantara, has officially returned to the club, this time not as a player but as part of Hansi Flick’s backroom staff. Naija News reports that the former Spain international, who retired from professional football earlier this year, took charge of his first session on Thursday, working on the grass with the … Continue reading “Thiago Alcantara Returns To Barcelona As Hansi Flick’s Assistant”
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising former Senate President, David Mark and ex-Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News reports that Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim injunction following a motion … Continue reading “Court Bars INEC From Recognising Mark, Aregbesola As ADC Leaders”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has debunked claims that a Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order restraining Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from acting as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. The ADC, in a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the circulating reports … Continue reading “No Court Order Against Mark, Aregbesola Leadership – ADC Clarifies”
Veteran Afrobeats singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has made it clear that he has no plans to step away from music. Naija News reports that the 39-year-old artiste explained that he would rather keep working as if he were a new act than leave the stage. His statement came after online … Continue reading “I Have No Plans To Quit Music – Terry G”
Nigerian singer Young Jonn has spoken about his approach to relationships, saying he is not ready to commit to one woman at the moment. The Akwa-Ibom born music star shared his thoughts during an appearance on the ‘Way Up’ podcast hosted by Angela Yee. Naija News reports that he explained that he currently prefers to … Continue reading “Why I Don’t Want To Be In A Serious Relationship – Young Jonn”
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose, has boasted that the governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, will break and surpass his electoral record. Speaking via a statement he issued on Thursday, Fayose stated that Oyebanji will break his record of 16-0 and surpass it by winning in all 177 state wards. … Continue reading “Oyebanji Will Be The One To Break My Record – Fayose Boasts”
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has opined that the entire Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) must be disbanded if the Super Eagles fail to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Naija News reports that the Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the next World Cup are very slim after drawing South Africa in a Group C … Continue reading “‘Entire NFF Board Has To Go If Nigeria Doesn’t Qualify For 2026 World Cup’ – Mikel Obi”
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday, held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting between the two leaders was held behind closed doors, according to details shared by Peter Obi on his X account. He added that their discussions focused on the state of Nigeria and … Continue reading “Peter Obi Holds Closed-door Meeting With Goodluck Jonathan In Abuja (Photos)”
Nigerian chess guru Tunde Onakoya has revealed that he is stepping away from 𝕏 (Twitter) to protect his peace of mind. Naija News reports that the founder of Chess in Slums Africa explained that the platform has become too draining for him and that constant negativity online has taken a toll on his emotions. Onakoya, … Continue reading “I Feel Too Much Darkness Pressing In – Tunde Onakoya Leaves Twitter”
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s government of Kano State has declared tomorrow, Friday, September 12, 2025, equivalent to the 19th of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH, a public holiday to mark this year’s Maulud Nabiyy. Naija News reports that the holiday is meant for Muslims to commemorate the birth of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In a statement … Continue reading “Maulud: Kano Govt Declares Friday Public Holiday”