EFCC Arrests Three For Impersonating Christian Cleric
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested three suspected fraudsters - ...
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Nigeria Drop To 38th, Argentina Maintain Top Spot In FIFA Rankings
THE Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has experienced a notable decline in the latest FIFA rankings, falling to the 38th position globally. This drop from their previous ranking of 30th in March comes after less-than-stellar performances in their post-African…
Super Falcons Drop In New FIFA World Ranking
THE Super Falcons of Nigeria dropped in FIFA’s women’s national team ranking but retained their number one spot in African women’s football. The Super Falcons recently qualified for the last phase of the 2024 Olympics qualifiers after beating the Cameroon…
FIFA President, Infantino Suggests New Dates For 2025 AFCON Schedule
FIFA President Gianni Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly requested a significant change regarding the schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to be held in Morocco. The recently concluded 2023 edition of the tournament…
Iran Ask FIFA To Ban Israel Amid Gaza War
THE football federation of Iran has officially requested FIFA, the world football governing body, to suspend Israel’s football federation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. An announcement published on the Iranian Football Federation’s website stated that Iran has asked…
FIFA Makes Clarification On Introducing Blue Cards In Football
FIFA has hit out at ‘incorrect and premature’ reports regarding the immediate use of blue cards in elite football competition. Reports emerged on Friday that the International Football Association Board (Ifab) had signed off on the trials, with an official…
Court Rules Against FIFA, UEFA Ban Of European Super League
THE European Court of Justice on Thursday ruled in favour of the Super League and handed a fresh blow to both FIFA and UEFA. The court said the two football governing bodies cannot abuse their power, block the formation of…
2025 Club World Cup: FIFA Confirms Date, Qualified Clubs
THE world football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that the first expanded FIFA Club World Cup edition will start on June 15 and end on July 13, 2025. The format and dates of the expanded Club World Cup were revealed following…
FIFA, NFF Commission $1.18m Mini Stadium In Kebbi
THE Federation internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have commissioned the $1.18 million mini stadium in Birnin Kebbi. The mini stadium, sited along Birnin Kebbi- Kalgo- Road, started in 2020 under the immediate past administration of…
English Football Agents Win Legal Case Against FIFA
ENGLISH football agents have won a lawsuit against the world football governing body, FIFA, which means that there won’t be a cap on fees paid to agents during transfers. A group of football agents from big agencies like CAA Base,…
Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 World Cup – FIFA Confirms
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will be the host of the 2034 World Cup. Infantino confirmed the development in a post via his Instagram account. Naija News understands that Saudi Arabia’s interest in hosting the biggest football tournament was only…
NDLEA To Collaborate With Traditional Rulers in Fight Against illicit Drug Trafficking
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is to collaborate with all stakeholders including traditional rulers and community gatekeepers to...
Sophia Momodu Files 102-Paragraph Affidavit To Oppose Singer, Davido Over Joint Custody of Daughter
Sophia Momodu has filed her defence in a lawsuit insisted by a Nigerian musician, Davido, whose real name is...
72-Year-Old Woman Killed While Visiting Farm, Buried In Shallow Grave In Edo
A 72-year-old woman, Mrs. Veronica Akazuma has been killed and buried in a shallow grave on a farm in Afuze...