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 House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Ahmed Alkali, giving him 48 hours to appear and explain the circumstances surrounding the recent derailment of a Kaduna-bound train carrying about 618 passengers. At its investigative hearing on the incident, the committee expressed anger that the minister failed to honour … Continue reading “Reps Give Transport Minister 48 Hours Over Kaduna Train Derailment”
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has narrated an encounter with an ailing traditional ruler while lecturing at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Naija News reports that the clergy, while addressing his congregation during a recent service, said he was in his office at UNILAG solving a mathematical … Continue reading “Pastor Adeboye Recounts How Ailing Traditional Ruler Suddenly Died After Begging God To Restore His Health”
The presidency has urged the African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to delete his social media post describing President Bola Tinubu as a criminal. Naija News reports that Sowore, in a post via 𝕏 on Tuesday, said the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, contacted him over … Continue reading “‘You Truly Misfired’ – Presidency Writes Sowore To Delete Social Media Post Against Tinubu”
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”