Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, and its environs have expressed concern over the newly increased fares for commercial minibuses, popularly known as Korope, describing the development as another burden on their finances. The reaction followed the release of a new fare list by the Association of Korope Drivers after the drivers staged a […] The post Korope Fare Hike: Residents Mull Trekking, Say Life Becoming Unbearable appeared first on OsunDefender.

Omori added that he spent another six months waiting before his family could find a suitable donor for a second transplant. He also revealed that the ordeal left his brother living with only one kidney.

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. A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has claimed that the US will not allow President Bola Tinubu to rig Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The firm made the claim in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday. Von Batten-Montague-York also alleged that there was a growing consensus across political divides […] The post US Lobbying Firm Says America Won’t Allow Tinubu to Rig 2027 Election appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Four passengers, all female, have died after a boat carrying eight passengers capsized at Dudduru Pond in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident occurred at about 4 pm on Wednesday, while the boat was travelling from Kwadige Village to Chai Chai Sabuwa Market. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and […] The post Four Teenage Girls Die As Boat Capsizes In Jigawa appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said pending court cases arising from political party primaries will not stop the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, said this during a panel session at the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers held in Owerri, Imo State. […] The post Pending Court Cases Over Party Primaries Won’t Stop 2027 Elections — INEC 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 football stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the Super Eagles to secure victory against Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier to restore confidence in the team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria will face Madagascar on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, […] The post AFCON 2027: Super Eagles Must Beat Madagascar to Restore Confidence — Stakeholders appeared first on The News Chronicle.

France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe continued his media push to win the Ballon d’Or by insisting on Tuesday that he feels confident he will claim the prestigious award. The 27-year-old was top scorer at the World Cup in the summer and both last season’s Champions League and LaLiga. But he won nothing as […]

Ukraine has accused Russia of using state institutions and legislation to systematically deport, indoctrinate and militarise Ukrainian children.It warned that the campaign extends beyond the physical transfer of children to efforts to erase their Ukrainian identity and sever family and cultural ties. The allegations come amid renewed international scrutiny of Russia’s treatment of Ukrainian children, […]

The 34-year-old is the only Nigerian among the centre referees named for the competition and one of four African referees chosen for the role.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has hit back at his critics after returning to the Nigeria squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Nwabali took to his Instagram Story on Tuesday, posting a video of his penalty saves against Egypt at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where Nigeria secured the bronze medal after […]

A US federal judge has ordered the Donald Trump administration to immediately restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, after reporters from the three news organisations were barred from the premises. Judge Timothy Kelly of the District of Columbia court issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday, directing the administration to reinstate […]

Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football to officiate Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Madagascar on Friday. The 40-year-old is an experienced CAF match official who has handled fixtures in the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, Africa U-20 Cup of Nations and the […]

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle and the senior apecial adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Prince Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, have urged Nigeria to make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles open their Group L campaign against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio […]

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. A United States-based law firm working for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Von Batten Montague-York, has announced plans to file a $36 million federal lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode. The firm said in a statement that it had been cleared and authorised to commence the case at the United […] The post US Firm Set to Sue Tinubu, Fani-Kayode for $36m appeared first on The News Chronicle.

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. It’s become the disease of affluence: How do wealthy countries limit, restrict or totally bar migrants (whether they arrive through regular channels or otherwise) who are seen as ills to be shunned rather than solutions to be treasured?  A country like Australia would be a shadow of itself without its migrants, either of the long […] The post Bidding Wars and Nonsense Targets: Cutting Migration Down Under appeared first on The News Chronicle.