Written by Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a heart-stopping 1-0 victory over newly promoted Burnley in their encounter on Sunday at Turf Moor Stadium. Naija News reports that Arne Slot’s men earned all three points courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty converted by Mohamed Salah after a handball by Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri … Continue reading “Premier League Matchweek 4 Recap: Salah Sends Liverpool Top Again As Haaland Shines In Derby”
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed allegations by world record holder, Tobi Amusan, that Nigerian athletes were handed poor-quality kits at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, insisting that the hurdler received the same items as her teammates and even enjoyed preferential treatment. Naija News reports that Tobi Amusan had on Friday night … Continue reading “AFN Breaks Silence On Tobi Amusan’s ‘Nylon Bag Kits’”
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and three other Nigerian accomplices in connection with the interception of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol (200mg/225mg) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Naija News reports that NDLEA, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Media and … Continue reading “NDLEA Intercepts Tramadol Worth ₦3.9 Billion At Lagos Airport, Arrest Indian Businessman, Three Others”
The Federal Government on Sunday issued a fresh warning that 32 locations across 11 states may experience heavy rainfall and flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025. The alert was contained in a flood prediction notice issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, and signed by the Director, … Continue reading “FG Raises Alarm Over Likely Flooding In 11 States”
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has urged Nigerians to repose confidence in a political party that would change Nigeria for the better and ensure freedom and prosperity for all. Naija News reports that Frank appealed in a statement issued on Sunday, while commending the Independent National Electoral … Continue reading “2027: ‘Nigerians Should Be Prepared To Vote And Defend Their Votes’ – Timi Frank”
A constitutional lawyer, Ibrahim Wali, has faulted the continued suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting that the action of the Senate is unconstitutional and void from the outset. Wali, who spoke on Arise News on Thursday, argued that the Kogi Central lawmaker ought to have resumed her legislative duties immediately after the Federal High Court … Continue reading “Natasha’s Suspension Void, She Should Resume Work — Lawyer”
The United Kingdom government has revised its travel advisory on Kaduna State, moving it from the ‘Red’ list to ‘Amber’, a development that allows British citizens to travel freely to the state. The announcement was made by Cynthia Rowe, the Development Director of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), during the signing of a … Continue reading “UK Lift Travel Ban On Kaduna, Removes State From ‘Red’ List”
The first set of Nigerians marked for deportation from the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration clampdown has left America. Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, disclosed this to reporters in Accra late Wednesday, confirming that the deportees arrived in Ghana before being sent back to their home countries. According to Mahama, a total of … Continue reading “First Batch Of Nigerians Deported From US”
Manchester City have been dealt a fresh injury scare ahead of Sunday’s high-profile Premier League derby against Manchester United, after striker Omar Marmoush picked up a knee problem while on international duty. Marmoush, 26, was forced off just nine minutes into Egypt’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday. The forward sustained … Continue reading “EPL: Setback For Man City As Star Player Suffers Injury Ahead Of Man United Derby”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa, a journalist detained in Kebbi State after publishing a viral video showing the deplorable state of facilities at the Kangiwa General Hospital. ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Wednesday via his verified 𝕏 handle, accused the APC-led … Continue reading “ADC Demands Unconditional Release Of Journalist Arrested Over Kebbi Hospital Video Leak”