The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade. Naija News reports that the parade was previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October. The cancellation was communicated in a statement on Monday night by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has renewed calls for greater military presence in the state following the deadly attack on Oke-Ode community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, which left at least 15 vigilantes and hunters dead and several villagers abducted. Naija News reports that the gunmen, said to be heavily armed, stormed the community in the early hours of…
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that it was “hard” for him to watch Chelsea go through difficult years under Todd Boehly’s ownership, as he prepares for an emotional return to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday. Mourinho, who won three Premier League titles across two spells with the Blues, will be back in West London…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed confidence that the party will return to power in the 2026 governorship election. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye said that former Governor Bisi Akande and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, would work with party stakeholders to ensure…
TheThe newly inaugurated Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has demanded that Governor Monday Okpebholo provide clarity on the $250 million investment agreement he reportedly signed with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI). party said the deal, announced during the 2025 Edo State Global Investment Summit in Glasgow,…
English striker, Ollie Watkins, finally ended his barren run in front of goal as Aston Villa secured their first Premier League win of the season, coming from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins had gone nine matches without scoring, equalling the longest drought of his Villa career. But he struck at a…
Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Rema and Ayra Starr, have again sparked dating rumours after sharing a brief kiss on stage at the Global Citizen Festival in New York over the weekend. Naija News reports that this comes after Ayra Starr recently debunked rumours of dating Rema, claiming he is her “brother in Christ.” However, in the video making…
English striker, Ollie Watkins, finally ended his barren run in front of goal as Aston Villa secured their first Premier League win of the season, coming from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins had gone nine matches without scoring, equalling the longest drought of his Villa career. But he struck at a…
Controversy once again took centre stage at St. James’ Park as Arsenal’s early penalty against Newcastle was dramatically overturned following a VAR review. The flashpoint came in the 14th minute when Jacob Murphy’s loose backpass put Viktor Gyokeres clean through on goal. The Arsenal striker was clipped by goalkeeper Nick Pope as he tried to round him,…
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 10/10 season has officially produced its top 10 finalists ahead of the much-anticipated grand finale set for Sunday. Naija News reports that during Sunday’s live eviction show in Lagos, the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced the departure of three contestants, Mide, Zita, and Rooboy, reducing the number of housemates in the running for the…
