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Lamine Yamal Pushes For Ballon d'Or As Spain Reach Nations League Final After 5-4 Win Over France

2 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal strengthened his case for the Ballon d’Or after a scintillating performance in Spain’s dramatic 5-4 win over France in the UEFA Nations League semi-final. Lamine Yamal, 17, notched a brace and delivered a commanding display, helping Spain book a spot in the final against Portugal at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, June 8.
IGP Felicitates With Muslims On Eid-al-Adha, Urges Vigilance

2 days ago | naijanews.com | Justina Otio

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has sent his felicitations to the Muslim Ummah across the country on the joyous occasion of Eid-al-Adha in the special month of Dhul-Hijjah.
Rangers To Launch Female Team, Governor Abiodun Gift Super Falcons ₦20 Million

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Nigeria Premier Football League club, Rangers International of Enugu confirmed preparations to launch a women’s team, which will be known as Rangers International Women. Rangers’ management is currently working to meet the necessary Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) registration requirements ahead of the upcoming season. “Yes, I can confirm that machinery is in motion to get a women’s team,” Rangers’ Media Director, Norbert Okolie, told Daily Post.
Liverpool Reject Barcelona's Bid For Luis Diaz; Diaz Speaks

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Liverpool have rejected an approach from Barcelona to speak with star forward Luis Diaz, according to sources within the club who spoke to the BBC. The Premier League champions consider Luis Diaz a vital asset and have firmly stated he is not for sale. The 28-year-old Colombian international played a key role in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign last season, registering 13 goals and 7 assists as the Reds finished 10 points clear at the top of the table.
Nigerian 'Tech Queen' Arrested In US For $1.3 Million Government Agency Scam

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Justina Otio

A Nigerian tech enthusiast, Sapphire Egemasi, known online as the “tech queen,” has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a massive fraud scheme targeting U.S. government agencies. The programmer with an active Devpost profile was apprehended in the Bronx, New York, on April 10, 2025. She was arrested alongside several alleged co-conspirators, including Ghanaian national Samuel Kwadwo Osei, believed to be the ringleader of the syndicate.
A Good Leader Must Be Ready To Step On Toes - Wike

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Justina Otio

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he was not appointed as a minister to participate in a beauty contest but to deliver good governance. He warned that the idea of “untouchables” in the capital city is a myth. The Minister stated this at the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday.
Former Arsenal Striker Sentenced To Four Years In Prison

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Former Arsenal striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a failed attempt to smuggle 60 kilograms of cannabis into the United Kingdom. The 34-year-old, who once played alongside top talents in Arsenal’s academy and earned caps for England at youth level, was handed the sentence at Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday.
Edo PDP Blasts Governor Okpebholo Over Flood Crisis, Urges Him To 'Do His Job'

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a scathing attack on Governor Monday Okpebholo, accusing him of gross inaction amid the ongoing flood crisis that has displaced thousands across the state.
Liam Delap Becomes Chelsea's New No. 9, Cole Palmer Takes No. 10

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Chelsea have confirmed that their new signing, Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, is set to don the club’s iconic — and often ill-fated — No. 9 jersey. Liam Delap, 22, becomes Enzo Maresca’s second signing of the summer, following the arrival of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo, as the Blues gear up for a return to Champions League football in the 2025-2026 season.
Are You Slow? - Kenyan President Jokingly Chastises Men For Allowing Nigerians Marry Kenyan Women

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Justina Otio

The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has jokingly expressed worry over the rate at which Nigerian men are marrying Kenyan women following the marriages of his two daughters to Nigerian men. He stated that if the situation continues, it might lead to a brain drain in his country. Speaking at a recent wedding ceremony, captured in a video shared by Africa Facts Zone on X, Ruto humorously addressed the growing trend of Kenyan women marrying Nigerians.