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U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s ugly outing, Olowookere’s apology, CAF award blow, and what went wrong
Nigeria’s Flamingos arrived in Morocco for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup with soaring optimism, a seasoned coach, and a perfect run of pre-tournament form, Soccernet.ng reports. Yet, by the end of their campaign, the story had soured into one of disappointment and regret. Head coach Bankole Olowookere, in his third World Cup in […]
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What to Wear During Rainy Season
I think Lagos missed the memo on when the rainy season is supposed to end, because why are we still getting soaked in October? You wake up, get ready for work or an event, and step out looking your best. Then halfway through your commute, the skies open up. Whether you’re waiting for a bus, […]
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How to Prepare for Detty December
Detty December is always the talk of the town long before it even begins. They say it’s an experience like no other, and that’s no exaggeration. Every December, Lagos (and Accra) become Africa’s ultimate party hotspot, attracting Nigerians in Nigeria and the diaspora, tourists, and thrill-seekers from all over the continent. The cities come alive […]
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Benin’s loss to Nigeria forces Gernot Rohr into tactical change
Nigeria ruined Benin's chances of a debut World Cup campaign with a win over the Cheetahs… Head coach of the Republic of Benin has revealed his side's loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria has forced him into a tactical switch, Soccernet.ng reports. The German tactician came close to delivering a debut World Cup campaign […]
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‘He’s been my toughest opponent’ — Ghana defender reacts to Victor Osimhen’s exploit in Turkey
Galatasaray and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has recently been nominated for the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award… Ghana international centre-back Jerome Opoku has revealed that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen is the most difficult striker he has ever faced, Soccernet.ng reports. The İstanbul Başakşehir defender admitted the Nigerian forward forces defenders to […]
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Artistes, fans, media, and industry professionals: Here’s how you can get involved in NECLive 2025!
NECLive 2025 is extending an open invitation to individuals and organisations across the creative sector to participate in shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy. Returning to Lagos on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, West Africa’s largest creative industry conference comes at a pivotal moment, as African entertainment continues to command […]
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Nwabali’s Chippa United Appoints Fifth Manager Just 10 Matches into New Season
Stanley Nwabali has a new coach at Chippa United, Vusumuzi Vilakazi. The club has parted ways with Luc Eymael, who was only appointed on the 20th of August. The news comes as a real shock to fans of the club and the PSL in general, as Eymael managed just seven games in charge. Chippa United’s [...] The post Nwabali’s Chippa United Appoints Fifth Manager Just 10 Matches into New Season appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Court refuses to hear Kanu’s objection, orders him to open or waive defence Friday
The judge said the issues raised by Mr Kanu in objection to his terrorism trial were previously decided. The post Court refuses to hear Kanu’s objection, orders him to open or waive defence Friday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mukuru and JUMO partner to launch responsible AI powered credit solution in South Africa
Fast Loan set to help customers build credit profiles, alleviate financial pressure, and participate in the formal financial system. Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with AI-powered banking technology provider JUMO to launch ‘Fast Loan’, a scalable, mobile-first credit solution designed to address a critical gap in South Africa’s financial ecosystem. According to TransUnion, 16.8 million people […] The post Mukuru and JUMO partner to launch responsible AI powered credit solution in South Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Kasper Hjulmand reveals why Nathan Tella is out of Leverkusen’s UCL squad to face PSG
Bayer 04 Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has revealed that Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella will be unavailable for his side's Champions League clash against PSG tonight, Soccernet.ng reports. The pacy, versatile winger hasn't featured for Die Werkself since their victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in September. The former Burnley man suffered a knee bruise, but […]
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Yolanda Okereke, Nora Awolowo, Folu Storms, Funmi Iyanda confirmed to speak at NECLive 2025
The highly anticipated Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) is set to return on November 28, 2025, with a powerhouse lineup of speakers drawn across the continent’s creative and media industries. Among those confirmed names are Yolanda Okereke, Nora Awolowo, Folu Storms, and Funmi Iyanda — each bringing unique expertise to the theme: “Powering Africa Through Creative […]
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Presidential Pardon: Atiku, El-Rufai, Others Kick As FG Grants Clemency To 175 Persons
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Nigerian Council of State unanimously approved the exercise of the presidentialBola Ahmed Tinubu’s  prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across different categories. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that this decision was a follow-up to earlier presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who put […] The post Presidential Pardon: Atiku, El-Rufai, Others Kick As FG Grants Clemency To 175 Persons appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Ten Times Tiwa Savage Rocked a Pixie Cut
Nothing turns heads quite like the African bad gyal rocking a pixie cut. Bold, fierce, and undeniably stylish. A pixie cut is known for its short, layered structure with longer strands at the crown and shorter lengths at the sides and back, and has long been celebrated as a daring yet chic look. On Tiwa […]
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Nigeria’s slim World Cup dream receives boost as Rwanda fire warning to South Africa
Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has issued a spirited warning to South Africa ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and his defiant words are music to Nigerian ears, Soccernet.ng reports. South Africa, who sit second in Group C with 15 points, face a tricky final test against Rwanda, already eliminated […]
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Sunday Oliseh: Ex-Borrusia Dortmund midfielder reveals his worst Super Eagles coach of all-time
The Super Eagles have had many coaches, but one in particular stands out for Sunday Oliseh… Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sunday Oliseh has stated that Festus Onigbinde is the worst coach to ever handle the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Oliseh has always been known for his hot takes, from when he was a […]
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Nigeria’s Flamingos 10-Match Unbeaten Run Ends Against New Zealand
Nigeria’s Flamingos 10-match unbeaten streak came to an end on Saturday night in Casablanca after a 3–4 defeat to New Zealand in their latest warm-up encounter ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria began the match brightly, earning the first corner within two minutes and initiating early dominance. Team captain, [...] The post Nigeria’s Flamingos 10-Match Unbeaten Run Ends Against New Zealand appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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World Egg Day: Gombe farm distributes 3,000 eggs to schoolchildren
A poultry farm in Gombe State, AIT Integrated Farms, has distributed 3,000 boiled eggs to children in various public schools in Gombe State. The donation was part of the commemoration of this year’s World Egg Day by the farm. Some The post World Egg Day: Gombe farm distributes 3,000 eggs to schoolchildren appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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BBNaija Season 10: “He Paid the Price for What He Did to Me” – Sultana Speaks on Faith’s Disqualification
BBNaija Season 10 finalist, Sultana, has finally addressed the controversial disqualification of her fellow housemate, Faith Adewale, following their heated altercation during a group task rehearsal. Faith was expelled from the show after the confrontation, which reportedly left Sultana with a twisted ankle and a hand injury. She also hinted that she might have suffered […] The post BBNaija Season 10: “He Paid the Price for What He Did to Me” – Sultana Speaks on Faith’s Disqualification appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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Everything Wilfred Ndidi said ahead of Nigeria’s clash against Lesotho
Wilfred Ndidi has played 67 games for the Nigeria senior team, but he's yet to score a goal... The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Peter Makoba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, tomorrow evening, Soccernet.ng reports. With South Africa's points deduction confirmed, Benin are now top […]
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Chelsea close in on Kamaldeen and another Nigeria U-20 star
Chelsea had earlier been linked with Kwara Football Academy prospect Abduljelil Kamaldeen, but the Blues are now closing in on another Flying Eagles talent… English Premier League giants Chelsea FC are reportedly stepping up their interest in Nigerian youngsters Abduljelil Kamaldeen and Tahir Maigana, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Kwara Football Academy duo are currently representing the […]
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A week on: Former EPL referee still in shock over Iheanacho’s disallowed goal against Braga
Super Eagles and Celtic striker Kelechi Promise Iheanacho has had a fine start to life in Scotland, scoring three goals and providing one assist in six games across all competitions, Soccernet.ng reports. The ex-Manchester City forward could've registered one more goal in Celtic's UEFA Europa League loss to Braga, but his goal was wrongly disallowed […]
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UWCL: Christy Ucheibe and Benfica Fall as Juventus Claim Late Win
Super Falcons defender, Christy Ucheibe and Benfica Women endured a disappointing start to their UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign, falling 2-1 to Juventus Women at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday night. Benfica made the perfect start to the match, taking the lead in the 6th minute through Lucia Alves, who finished clinically from Nycole Raysla’s [...] The post UWCL: Christy Ucheibe and Benfica Fall as Juventus Claim Late Win appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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BBNaija Season 10: Kola Speaks on Relationship with Dede
BBNaija Season 10 finalist, Kola, has set the record straight regarding his relationship with fellow housemate, Dede. In a recent interview with GOTV, Kola clarified that he has no plans to pursue any romantic relationship with Dede outside the house. This comes after Dede publicly stated that she would not have dated Kola even if […] The post BBNaija Season 10: Kola Speaks on Relationship with Dede appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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Women’s Champions League Returns Today with Blockbuster Fixtures
The UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) is back and this season promises to be the biggest and most competitive edition yet. The 2025/26 campaign ushers in a new era for women’s football on the continent with the introduction of expanded 18-team league phase to the women’s champions league. New Season, New UWCL Format The tournament [...] The post Women’s Champions League Returns Today with Blockbuster Fixtures appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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BBNaija Season 10 Winner Imisi Reveals Plans for ₦150 Million Prize
BBNaija Season 10 champion, Imisi, has shared her thoughtful approach to managing the ₦150 million grand prize. During her final diary session with Biggie, Imisi revealed that she intends to seek professional financial advice before making any major decisions about the money. Read More: BBNaija: Tolanibaj Says She’s Ready for Marriage: “I’m Tired of Clubbing” […] The post BBNaija Season 10 Winner Imisi Reveals Plans for ₦150 Million Prize appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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INSIDE STORY: How Enugu-Born Tinubu Minister Was Enmeshed In Certificate Forgery
This is indeed not the best of time for the Minister of Science and Innovation, following his alleged certificates forgery. Mr. Uchenna Nnaji was said to have forged both his degree and National Youths Service Corps, NYSC certificates. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that the allegation started few months after the 2023 general elections, which the minister […] The post INSIDE STORY: How Enugu-Born Tinubu Minister Was Enmeshed In Certificate Forgery appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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BBNaija: Tolanibaj Says She’s Ready for Marriage: “I’m Tired of Clubbing”
Former BBNaija Allstar and popular DJ, Tolanibaj, has opened up about her desire to leave the party lifestyle behind and settle down. The 31-year-old reality TV personality shared her candid thoughts in a recent video posted on Snapchat, admitting that she no longer finds joy in clubbing and is now looking forward to a more […] The post BBNaija: Tolanibaj Says She’s Ready for Marriage: “I’m Tired of Clubbing” appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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BBNaija Season 10: Faith Disqualified After Clash With Sultana – Fans React
BBNaija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has been disqualified from the reality show following a physical altercation with fellow contestant, Sultana. The announcement came after Biggie convened an emergency meeting in the main lounge, where Faith was immediately asked to leave the house. Read More: BBNaija Season 10: Faith Wins Brand New Innoson Electric Car […] The post BBNaija Season 10: Faith Disqualified After Clash With Sultana – Fans React appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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BBNaija Season 10: Faith Wins Brand New Innoson Electric Car
BBNaija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has scored one of the biggest prizes of the season — a brand-new Innoson electric car worth ₦38 million. The highly anticipated task, held during the final week of the show, put housemates through an intense two-round challenge designed to test their endurance, focus, and determination. Read More: BBNaija […] The post BBNaija Season 10: Faith Wins Brand New Innoson Electric Car appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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Anambra 2025: Candidates To Watch On November 8 Guber Election
Few weeks to the Anambra state gubernatorial election, there has been a lot of political fireworks in the state. Scheduled to hold on November 8, 2025, the governorship election in the state generated a lot of political activities even as many observers and analysts have remain so much uncertain as to how the pendulum will […] The post Anambra 2025: Candidates To Watch On November 8 Guber Election appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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BBNaija 10: Sabrina Says She Would Have Reached the Finale if Not for Health Exit
Former BBNaija 10 housemate, Sabrina Idukpaye, believes she would have been among the finalists if her journey had not been cut short due to health issues. In a recent interview with The Beat FM, Sabrina confidently stated: “I would have been a finalist and that is guaranteed. I had always said it every time in […] The post BBNaija 10: Sabrina Says She Would Have Reached the Finale if Not for Health Exit appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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Philippines quake death toll nears 60 as injured overwhelm hospitals
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines approached 60 on Wednesday, with injured patients overwhelming hospitals on the island of Cebu as workers carried dozens of body bags away in the chaotic aftermath. The shallow magnitude The post Philippines quake death toll nears 60 as injured overwhelm hospitals appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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BBNaija 10: Jason Jae Crowned Final Head of House
BBNaija 10 housemate Jason Jae has emerged as the Head of House (HOH) for the final week of the reality TV show. Jason’s achievement is historic—he became both the first and last housemate to hold the coveted title this season, marking a record-setting journey in the Big Brother Naija house. Read More: BBNaija 10: Mide […] The post BBNaija 10: Jason Jae Crowned Final Head of House appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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BBNaija 10: Mide Says She Wants to “Explore More” With Bright Morgan
Recently evicted BBNaija 10 housemate, Mide, has expressed interest in continuing her connection with fellow contestant Bright Morgan outside the house. Speaking during her eviction interview on Sunday, Mide admitted that the past week had been especially difficult for her after Morgan’s departure. Read More: BBNaija Season 10: Mide, Zita, and Rooboy Evicted in Shocking […] The post BBNaija 10: Mide Says She Wants to “Explore More” With Bright Morgan appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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BBNaija Season 10: Mide, Zita, and Rooboy Evicted in Shocking Triple Exit
BBNaija Season 10 served up another explosive twist on Sunday night as three housemates—Mide, Zita, and Rooboy—were evicted in a dramatic live show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The eviction began with Mide, who was the first to be shown the door. Shortly after, Zita followed, just days after receiving a double strike for a heated […] The post BBNaija Season 10: Mide, Zita, and Rooboy Evicted in Shocking Triple Exit appeared first on Naijas - For Nigerians at Home & Abroad.
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Osimhen Returns from Injury, Prepares for Champions League Clash Against Liverpool
Victor Osimhen made his return from injury in Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory over Alanyaspor in the Super Lig. It was the Nigerian’s first appearance since picking up an injury against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Osimhen was introduced in the 85th minute, replacing Barış Alper Yılmaz. The striker looked sharp and fully recovered. [...] The post Osimhen Returns from Injury, Prepares for Champions League Clash Against Liverpool appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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