Volkan Demirel, a sports analyst, has named Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray the greatest striker in Turkish Super Lig history. Demirel made his statement after Galatasaray’s 4-1 Champions League loss to Barcelona. Even football greats like Nicolas Anelka—who played for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig from 2005 to 2006—don’t compare to the Nigerian international, in … Read more
France Football, the Ballon d’Or organisers, have issued a new statement clarifying the award’s criteria. Later this month, in a ceremony held in London, the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner will be unveiled. Thirty players have been shortlisted for the prize, with Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid, Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, and Lamine Yamal of … Read more
In Imo State, five people have been taken into custody in relation to the kidnapping of twenty members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly worked together in an operation that resulted in the suspects’ arrests, as reported by TVC. Twenty members of … Read more
Peter Obi, a presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called attention to the widespread starvation in the country, calling it an emergency of the highest order. In a post on Friday, Obi stated that hunger had emerged as a critical national issue in Nigeria using his verified X account. The world celebrated … Read more
In response to the news of a gasoline price cut, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the pump price of its premium motor spirit (PMS). On Friday, Footynaija checked and found that NNPCL had raised the price of gasoline from N1,370 to N1,405 per litre. The most recent price hike was announced … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been provided with Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the fugitive son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina, who was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS). Faisal was apprehended by DSS agents in the Karsana neighbourhood of Abuja following his alleged covert return to Nigeria, … Read more
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate Seyi Makinde recently remarked that development planning and infrastructure investment throughout the federation are being impeded because states are not receiving their fair share of income from Nigeria LNG (NLNG). The postponement, according to Makinde, has been a huge setback for subnational development since it … Read more
After confronting the kidnappers in a battle, troops of the Nigerian Army recovered 27 individuals, including a six-month-old baby, who had been abducted by suspected terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Following reports of potential terrorist operations in the Gamji neighbourhood, soldiers from the 17 Brigade, operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA, rescued … Read more
According to Footynaija, Augustine Eguavoen, the temporary head coach of the Super Falcons, has told his team that they must capitalise on their lead from the first leg against Comoros. Last Saturday, in the first leg of the qualifying match for the 2028 Olympic Games, the ten-time African champions won 2-0 against Comoros. On Tuesday … Read more
According to Footynaija, Uchenna Kanu has stated that the Super Falcons are aiming for a hat trick in their match against Comoros. With a 2-0 lead, the Super Falcons will enter the second leg of their qualification match for the 2028 Summer Olympics with a strong attitude. The 10-time African champions scored in the opening … Read more