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Four Clubs Reach Round Of 16, Seven Teams Out
Juventus and Manchester City have sealed their spots in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, following commanding victories in their second Group G matches on Sunday. Juventus continued their fine form at the Club World Cup with a 4-1 demolition of Moroccan side Wydad AC. […]
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Transfer Updates: Gyokeres, Sancho, Jackson, Christensen, Kean, Others
As the summer transfer window gathers pace, top clubs across Europe are making major decisions on player signings and departures. From Arsenal cooling interest in a high-profile striker to Bayern Munich challenging Chelsea in the pursuit of a Bundesliga talent, the market is buzzing with high-stakes negotiations and shifting priorities. Arsenal could pull out of […]
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Many Nigerian universities are censoring free speech, clamping down on student journalists
Muheeb Moshood, a student journalist at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, UDUS, never imagined that reporting about students’ struggles at the university clinic would spark a chain of reaction. But that is exactly what happened after he published an opinion article calling attention to a troubling situation on campus: students diagnosed at the university clinic are […]
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Pregnancy Made Me Cry In Studio, Affected My Vocal Range
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the impact pregnancy had on her voice during the recording of her album R.E.D. Speaking on Afrobeats Intelligence, shared on YouTube, the music star reflected on how the experience shaped the creative process of the project. “I was pregnant when I recorded R.E.D. I would be […]
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Baba-Ahmed Gives Only Condition That Can Make INEC Register ADA
A former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu in the office of the Vice President, and prominent member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is unlikely to approve the newly proposed political party by the opposition coalition. According to Ahmed, INEC has not […]
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Style King of the Week: Juma Jux
When you think of Tanzanian music royalty with impeccable taste, one name stands tall: Juma Jux. Jux is not just an artiste, he’s a lifestyle. Silky singing, effortless fashion sense, and a swagger that demands attention without ever trying to work too hard. From heart-melting love songs to fashion fits that command cameras, Jux struts […]
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[Music] Qdot – Amin
Qdot Inspires with Soulful New Single “Amin” Multi-talented Nigerian singer and songwriter Qdot returns with a heartfelt and spiritually charged single titled “Amin.” Known for blending indigenous sound with modern... The post [Music] Qdot – Amin first appeared on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.
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Kizz Daniel’s “Lemon Chase” vs Olamide’s “Olamidé” – You Can Only Listen To One Album for the Rest of the Year
Let’s play a wicked game: If you had to pick ONLY ONE Nigerian album to vibe to for the rest of the year, which would it be? Would you stick... The post Kizz Daniel’s “Lemon Chase” vs Olamide’s “Olamidé” – You Can Only Listen To One Album for the Rest of the Year first appeared on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.
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‘Many Southerners Are Involved In Coalition Talk, Not Just Northerners’
Former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the claim that northern politicians are behind the coalition alliance aimed at unseating the current administration. Naija News reports that the sentiment that northern politicians are fond of forming alliances against a southerner in power stems from the political coalition that gave birth to […]
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Violent extremism erodes local climate resilience in the Sahel
The Sahel is one of Africa’s most climate-vulnerable areas. The region increasingly experiences extreme weather such as floods and droughts, and ongoing land degradation, depleting the natural resources vital to local economies. Between 1979 and 2010, average temperatures in the region rose by 0.6°C to 0.8°C, and further increases of 3°C to 6°C are projected […]
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Iwobi Eyes European Football With Fulham, Okocha Urges Osimhen To Own Career Decision
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has urged his club teammates to push for European qualification in the upcoming Premier League season, following what he described as an “inspiring” 2023-2024 campaign. The West London club recorded their best-ever finish in the Premier League last season, ending in eighth position under the guidance of manager Marco Silva. However, […]
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‘APC Has Backing Of The People’ – Felix Morka
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has rubbished claims that the party was going up in flames ahead of the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term without the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, suggests that tension is brewing, […]
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Siasia Denies Mikel Obi Paid for Nigeria’s Flight To 2016 Olympics
Mikel, who captained the Dream Team VI to the Rio Olympics, recently alleged on a podcast hosted by former England striker Peter Crouch that Nigerian football officials diverted funds meant for the team’s travel, forcing him to cover the costs. He further claimed the Nigerian Football Federation never reimbursed him. However, in an interview with […]
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Kano APC Alleges Those Trying To Cause Crisis In The Ruling Party
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused supporters of former Governor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, of trying to cause a crisis in the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. Naija News reports that a series of arguments last week proved to be tumultuous for the APC as its […]
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I Didn’t Lead Attack On Ahoada East Council Boss — CSO Ekeakita Denies Involvement
The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hector Ekeakita, has denied allegations that he led hoodlums to assault the council’s Sole Administrator, Goodluck Iheamnacho. Ekeakita made the denial during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television programme on Monday, where he described the accusations as “baseless […]
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[Music] Hazkiddo – Overthinking
Hazkiddo returns with a deeply personal and emotional single titled “Overthinking.” This heartfelt track explores themes of hope, survival, and mental battles, delivering raw lyrics over a soulful beat. “Overthinking”... The post [Music] Hazkiddo – Overthinking first appeared on Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website.
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NNPC Increases Petrol Price To ₦945/Litre In Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has raised the pump price of petrol to ₦915 per litre in Lagos and ₦945 in Abuja, sparking fresh concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders. The new pricing, which took effect Monday, represents a ₦45 hike from the previous ₦870 per litre in Lagos, and a ₦35 increase […]
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Nigeria Ranks 3rd In Global Firepower Ranking Of Africa’s Military Strength Index 2025
Nigeria has been positioned as the third most powerful military in Africa according to the 2025 Global Military Strength Index, released by Global Firepower. Nigeria ranks behind Egypt and Algeria according to the Global Peace Index, which is published annually. Naija News reports that the latest publication assesses more than 60 factors such as personnel, […]
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Jandor Reveals Why PDP Failed In 2023, Says Atiku Not To Blame
The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, has stated that the decline of the party cannot be solely blamed on Atiku Abubakar’s victory in the 2023 presidential primary. Speaking in an interview on Channels TV on Sunday, Jandor, who recently returned to the All Progressives […]
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They Are Merely Power-Grabbers – APC Flays Atiku, El-Rufai, Amaechi Over ADA Registration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described moves by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and ex-Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi to register a new political party as desperate moves by “confused politicians chasing relevance.” Speaking to Punch, APC’s National Vice Chairman (South-East), Ijeoma Arodiogbu dismissed the influence of the proposed […]
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu, Super Eagles stars grace Troost-Ekong charity football match
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday joined football stars and entertainment celebrities on the pitch for the Troost-Ekong Charity football. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the match took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Island, organised by the William Troost-Ekong Foundation. The foundation is a brain child of Super Eagles stand-in […]
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Super Falcons Face Portugal In Crucial WAFCON Warm-Up Clash In Lisbon
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will lock horns with Portugal’s senior women’s national team in an international friendly match in Lisbon later today. The friendly match is a part of final preparations for Super Falcons’ 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26. The highly […]
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CJID, NRGI partner to promote transparency in oil and gas sector through methane emissions advocacy
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), in partnership with the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), has stepped up efforts to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through strategic advocacy focused on methane emissions reduction. This renewed commitment was underscored at a capacity-building workshop held recently in Abuja, bringing together […]
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Israel-Iran war (Day 11): Tehran vows retaliation following US attack
One day after the US attacked three nuclear sites in Iran, officially involving itself in the Israel-Iran war, Tehran has vowed to punish its ‘Zionist enemy.’ In his first official statement since the attack, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, on Monday described the attack as a mistake and a “big crime.” “The Zionist enemy has […]
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Portable Slams Bella Shmurda Over Collaboration Comment, Boasts Of Global Success
Controversial street-hop artiste Portable has fired back at fellow singer Bella Shmurda following remarks made about the possibility of a music collaboration between the two. Bella was a guest on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, where host Isbae U asked if he would consider working with Portable on a song. In response, Bella stated […]
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Senate To Consider States Creation Requests, State Police, Other Bills
The Senate committee responsible for reviewing the 1999 constitution has announced that it will evaluate 31 proposals for the creation of new states as part of a renewed effort to amend Nigeria’s constitution. The Deputy President of the Senate and the committee’s chairman, Barau Jibrin, stated that these proposals will be assessed during a two-day […]
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‘APC Will Not Know What Hit Them In 2027’ – Kenneth Okonkwo
Former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP)’s Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 election, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said the coalition by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ex- Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and other political heavyweights has the ‘engine room’ to unseat President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 […]
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‘I Will Go Into Any Arrangement To Remove Tinubu’s Govt’
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has expressed readiness to join any arrangement to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Naija News reports that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, his counterpart, Rotimi Amaechi, Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other heavyweight politicians are […]
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Police Gives Update On Abducted Bayelsa Judge
The Bayelsa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force provided assurance on Sunday that measures are being taken to rescue Justice E.G. Umokoro, who was kidnapped by assailants reportedly wearing Police uniforms. On Saturday evening, gunmen fired shots indiscriminately near Ekeki Motor Park to instil fear in the crowd and subsequently abducted Umokoro, taking him […]
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Tensions Escalate As Iran Threatens US Bases After Devastating Strikes On Nuclear Sites
The Iranian government has issued a stern warning to the United States, threatening retaliation against American military bases in the Middle East, following a series of devastating airstrikes by US forces on key nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic. The strikes, described by President Donald Trump as a “spectacular military success,” targeted three major nuclear […]
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Tension In Delta APC As Ned Nwoko’s Second Term Endorsement Splits Party
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Delta North Senatorial District has been thrown into crisis following the controversial endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko for a second term in office. The endorsement, which a group of local government and ward chairmen made during a meeting at the senator’s country home on June 14, 2025, has […]
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Six Northern Politicians Allegedly On The List To Replace Shettima
Amid swirling political speculations over the future of Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is considering replacing him with another northern politician. Multiple reports had suggested that six high-profile members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were being touted as possible alternatives […]
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Benue Governor Suspends Aide Arrested Over Sex-For-Jobs Scandal
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Research and Planning, Mkor Aondona, following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged sexual exploitation and blackmail. Naija News recalls that the EFCC on Saturday announced the arrest of Aondona after multiple female students accused him of cyberbullying, […]
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Shettima: I Have Never Expressed Interest In The Vice Presidency Position
The senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Wamakko, has dismissed reports claiming he is interested in the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential ticket. An earlier report attributed to the Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, Abdullahi Yerima, had claimed that the lawmaker was interested in the 2027 vice presidency position. However, speaking via […]
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Gunmen Attack Benue Links Bus, Abduct Passengers Along Otukpo-Otukpa Road
Tension gripped commuters and residents of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday evening as suspected gunmen attacked a Benue Links commercial bus, robbing passengers and abducting several victims into the nearby bush. Naija News reports that the incident occurred at Eke community, along the Otukpo-Otukpa road, at about 6:30 pm, throwing the […]
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‘They Don’t Understand What Betrayal Means’ – Kenneth Okonkwo Speaks On Betraying Peter Obi During 2023 Election
 A former Spokesman for the Labour Party (LP)’s Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has denied betraying the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 election. Naija News recalls that in July 2024, Okonkwo, a staunch supporter of Peter Obi during the last poll, parted ways with the former Anambra governor and dumped the Labour […]
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