Arsenal got their UEFA Champions League campaign off to the perfect start on Tuesday night with a 2-0 victory away at Athletic Club, while Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise stunned PSV Eindhoven with an impressive 3-1 triumph in the Netherlands. At the iconic San Mamés, Mikel Arteta’s men had to battle through a physical contest before substitutes Gabriel…
Singer Adekunle Gold has shared how a painful personal loss inspired one of the songs on his upcoming Fuji album, which is set for release on October 3. Naija News reports that the 38-year-old explained on Instagram that the project captures different parts of his journey, including lessons, victories, grief and the experience of fatherhood. Among the tracks,…
Utah prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with seven offences, including aggravated murder, over the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 at Utah Valley University. Naija News reports that Robinson, a trade school student, is accused of shooting Kirk during an event on campus. This led to a swift investigation that ended with his surrender…
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about a past relationship with a well-known personality that was kept hidden from the public. Naija News reports that she revealed during an interview on The JMatt Show that the man, who was also in the spotlight, demanded that their relationship remain private. Savage explained that she accepted the arrangement at…
The presidency has dismissed fears that the government is accumulating debts and instead declared that “Nigeria is actually under-borrowing.” The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, made the submission during a Channels Television interview on Tuesday, in which he reacted to fears that Nigeria’s international debts were on the rise and getting out…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has dragged the Department of State Services (DSS), Meta (owners of Facebook), and X Corp. (formerly Twitter) to the Federal High Court in Abuja Naija News reports that Sowore is challenging what he described as unconstitutional censorship of his social media accounts. In a suit filed on…
The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has dismissed rumours suggesting that a new Chief Imam has been appointed for the ancient town. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, urged Muslim faithful and residents to remain calm, noting that the selection process was still ongoing and…
The Nigerian stock market staged a strong comeback last week, with investors’ portfolio value rising by ₦986 billion in five trading sessions, effectively ending a four-week losing streak. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) showed that the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced by 1.2% week-on-week to close at 140,545.69 points, buoyed by price appreciation in…
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has pleaded for prayers to enable him to justify the confidence reposed in him by the people when he ascends the throne. Naija News reports that Ladoja made the plea while hosting the former Governors of Osun, Ogun, and Ondo States, Rauf Aregbesola, Gbenga Daniel, and Olusegun Mimiko, respectively, at his Bodija…
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) contestant, Adekunle Olopade, has spoken about the reality of life inside the house. The reality TV star said it is normal for housemates to see one another without clothes. Naija News reports that he shared this during a podcast interview with Pulse while reacting to debates around viral intimate videos involving…
