BREAKING: Nigerian-Born Footballers Who Scored Debut UEFA Champions League Goals On Wednesday

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On a thrilling Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League, Nigerian footballers Raphael Onyedika, Nathan Tella, and Ethan Nwaneri all celebrated their first-ever goals in this prestigious tournament, contributing to memorable moments for their respective teams. In Belgium, Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika opened the scoring just before halftime in a Champions League match against … Read more

BREAKING: Man Shot Dead For Burning Quran

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A man who gained notoriety for repeatedly burning the Quran in Sweden, Salwan Momika, has been reportedly shot dead. Naija News understands that Momika’s action in 2023 provoked a significant backlash from Muslim nations. A court in Stockholm was scheduled to deliver a verdict on Thursday regarding Momika, a Christian Iraqi accused of inciting ethnic … Read more

BREAKING: Names of 4 Kidnappers Sentenced to Death Has Been Released, Location Announced

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The Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced four convicts to death by hanging over alleged conspiracy and kidnapping. The convicts are Manager Etonzor, Daniel Derietiedei, Inimotimi Rufus, and Tari Firstman. On Wednesday, the presiding Judge, Justice Patience Diri, in the suit numbered YHC/43c/2021, found the four persons guilty of the allegations under … Read more

BREAKING: Lagos Govt to re-arraign Evans on fresh charges of murder, kidnapping

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The Lagos State Government is set to re-arraign convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, before Justice Adenike Coker today. He will face an amended five-count charge related to murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. Evans, who has been convicted in multiple kidnapping and armed robbery cases, is already serving time … Read more

BREAKING: The Last Time Nigeria Had ‘Middle Class’ Was Under Obasanjo

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was the last Nigerian leader to foster a thriving middle class, emphasizing that no administration since then has successfully maintained a stable economic bridge between the wealthy and the poor. Amaechi made this statement during a two-day event in Abuja, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s … Read more

BREAKING: Sydney set to host 2027 Rugby W’Cup final at Olympic Stadium

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World Rugby has officially announced that the final of the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup will take place in Sydney, marking a significant milestone in Australia’s preparations for the tournament. Confirming the news on Thursday, World Rugby chair Brett Robinson expressed excitement over the progress toward hosting the prestigious event. According to local reports, the … Read more

BREAKING: Leverkusen’s Director Confirms Victor Boniface’s Stay As Move To Al Nassr Collapses

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Bayer Leverkusen’s director, Simon Rolfes, has reaffirmed the club’s commitment to striker Victor Boniface, confirming that he will not be joining Al Nassr and will continue his training with the German side. This announcement follows recent speculation regarding a possible transfer to the Saudi Arabian club, particularly after Victor Boniface underwent a medical examination earlier … Read more