The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a comedian and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as Aiza Nwosu, and another unidentified man in separate attacks in Awka, the state capital. The News Chronicle gathered that the two victims were shot dead at different locations by the same unidentified assailants on Sunday, […] The post Suspected Cultists Kill Comedian, One Other in Separate Awka Attacks appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, representing a modest improvement from the 4.23 per cent recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2025. The latest growth figure, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), represents a 0.20 percentage-point increase compared with […]

The examination malpractice case dates back to July 1, when university security operatives acted on information that a lecturer was allegedly arranging for students to rewrite an examination at his residence.

The Senate of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, has approved the expulsion of six students for gross examination misconduct after they were found to have rewritten an examination at a lecturer’s private residence. It also approved the withdrawal of nine other students over poor academic performance and failure to register for two consecutive […] The post Six Students Expelled At Kogi Varsity For Rewriting Exam At Lecturer’s Residence appeared first on OsunDefender.

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that it will continue to process diplomatic and official visas despite recent changes to routine visa services in the country. The clarification was issued by the U.S. Mission Nigeria on X amid concerns over the decision by the US Department of State to transfer routine visa processing […]

President Bola Tinubu has called on the African Union (AU) to take urgent collective action against recurring Xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Africans and other nationals in South Africa. Tinubu made the call while urging African leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the safety, protection and dignity of all African nationals across the continent. The […] The post Tinubu Urges AU Action Against Xenophobia, Afrophobic Attacks In South Africa appeared first on OsunDefender.

Pedro said the agency also recorded 1,171 defilement cases, 797 cases of child abuse and physical assault, 420 rape cases, 428 sexual harassment cases and 100 cases of sexual assault by penetration.

The proposal was contained in opening remarks delivered on behalf of the G100 by Mallam Salihu Moh. Lukman at the Summit of Nigeria's Opposition Political Parties held on Monday at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja. The post G100 Rallies Opposition, Unveils 4-Year Government of National Competence to Reset Nigeria appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) on Monday handed over keys to 129 housing units to beneficiaries of its Rent-to-Own scheme at the Nasarawa Technology Village, Karu, Nasarawa State, bringing relief to families whose homeownership plans had been disrupted by the reallocation of part of an earlier housing estate to security agencies. The 129 […]

Also, a total of 234 cases involving the Bureau De Change operators are under investigation, with 72 convictions made. The post EFCC Announces N1.3trn Worth Of Recoveries In 30 Months appeared first on Channels Television.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe, known offscreen as Bimpe Adedimeji, has spoken about a painful period in her life when she was quietly excluded from children’s celebrations because she had no child of her own. The actress shared the account on Instagram on Monday, August 31, 2026, shortly after attending the first birthday party of baby […] The post Mo Bimpe: Why I Was Excluded From Baby Showers appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the Presidency’s rejection of its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s, proposal to reduce petrol prices to about ₦600 per litre through a controlled subsidy for domestic refineries. The party said the debate should not be limited to the Presidency’s estimated ₦19.1 trillion cost of the proposal, arguing that […] The post ADC Faults Presidency’s Rejection Of Atiku’s ₦600 Fuel Proposal appeared first on OsunDefender.

Proceeds from the Issuance will fuel Pivot’s ongoing operations in the trading, storage, distribution and supply of refined petroleum products across Nigeria and selected African markets, powering the next phase of the Company’s growth.

Allan, 22, came up through the ranks at Palmeiras, starting off in the Brazilian club's academy before making 96 first-team appearances. The post Man City Sign Palmeiras Winger Allan On Five-Year Deal appeared first on Channels Television.

  The Founder and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted a difficult political battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, particularly in Lagos, Osun and parts of northern Nigeria. Ayodele, in a video, said the APC would need to work hard to convince voters, claiming […] The post 2027 Elections Will Be Tough For APC, They Can’t Win Free And Fair — Primate Ayodele appeared first on OsunDefender.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Some customers of OPay, a leading mobile money operator (MMO), have expressed concern over a viral social media message alleging that the company would shut down operations from September 1. Some customers who spoke with Newsmen in Abuja on Monday said the rumour caused panic, prompting them to transfer portions of their funds to other […] The post OPay Customers Panic Over Viral Shutdown Notice, Company Responds appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of abandoning the principles upon which it was founded. Sylva announced his resignation in a strongly worded letter dated August 31, 2026, saying he could no longer remain in a […] The post Ex-Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged Coup Plot, Dumps APC appeared first on OsunDefender.