The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, 10 days before the state governorship election, according to documents seen by Vanguard. The account, reportedly used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on “Post No Debit” status by the anti-graft agency. The development came […]

Pro-democracy organisations have urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately unfreeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, alleging that the action taken 10 days to the governorship election is politically motivated. In a letter dated August 5 and signed by Bankole Solomon, the groups expressed “deep concern and strong objection” […] The post Groups Demand EFCC Unfreeze Osun Govt Accounts, Allege Political Motive appeared first on OsunDefender.

Pro-democracy organisations have urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately unfreeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, alleging that the action taken 10 days to the governorship election is politically motivated. In a letter dated August 5 and signed by Bankole Solomon, the groups expressed “deep concern and strong objection” […] The post Groups Demand EFCC Unfreeze Osun Govt Accounts, Allege Political Motive 10 Days To Poll appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Osun State Government has disbursed another round of palliative payments to civil servants across the state. The move, according to the state government was part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare and cushion the impact of prevailing economic challenges. The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, announced the disbursement in a statement on […] The post Osun Disburses Palliatives To Civil Servants appeared first on OsunDefender.

In today's digital world, being a successful student takes more than attending lectures and reading textbooks. Assignments are to be submitted online, research is conducted on the internet, group discussions occur through messaging apps, and deadlines can accumulate quickly.  The post 10 best free apps every student should have in 2026 appeared first on Tribune Online.

At least 17 people were killed and dozens more injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital and surrounding region overnight, prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to renew calls for stronger air defences. The overnight assault, which began shortly after midnight on Wednesday, was one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv […] The post Russian strike kills 17 as Zelensky blames delays in air defences appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Osun State Government has said it will challenge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at the Federal High Court over the anti-graft agency’s directive restricting transactions on its account with First Bank. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying Governor Ademola Adeleke had given him […] The post Osun Govt Heads To Court As EFCC Freezes Account appeared first on OsunDefender.

Daddy Freeze has alleged that some Nollywood actors and Nigerian celebrities sprayed social media influencer Peller with fake dollar notes The post VIDEO: Nollywood actors, celebrities sprayed Peller fake dollars — Daddy Freeze appeared first on Tribune Online.

The federal government has announced it will begin the deployment of about 3,700 telecommunications towers across Nigeria from October 2026, as part of a major push to expand network coverage and connect more than 20 million Nigerians currently living in underserved and unserved communities. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, […]

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 Osun State Government has threatened legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the freezing of its bank accounts, describing the move as unlawful and capable of disrupting government operations. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, disclosed on Wednesday that Governor Ademola Adeleke had directed him to […] The post Osun Govt Breaks Silence After EFCC Freezes State Accounts, Reveals Next Action appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has vowed that its members will continue preaching in commercial buses despite a proposed amendment to road traffic laws seeking to impose a ₦50,000 fine on offenders. PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke, made the position known on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday while reacting to the controversy […] The post ‘We’ll Preach In Buses, Let Them Arrest Us’ — PFN Defies Proposed Ban appeared first on OsunDefender.

Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM), marking a major milestone in the fight against a practice that has long remained hidden within parts of the country’s Indigenous communities. The law, passed unanimously by Colombia’s Congress last week, follows years of advocacy by survivors, Indigenous leaders, healthcare […] The post Colombia outlaws female genital mutilation after years of advocacy appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA), in partnership with WACOT Limited, has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to smallholder farmers in Jigawa State under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Smallholder Farmer Support and Value Chain Programme, with a focus on raising productivity, strengthening food security and increasing farmers’ incomes. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in […]

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. What began as an ordinary Wednesday morning on the Abuja-Lokoja highway quickly descended into tragedy, as two separate crashes within three hours claimed seven lives, including four passengers who were trapped and burnt beyond recognition after two buses collided and burst into flames. The first accident occurred at about 5:48 a.m. and involved a J5 […] The post Four Burnt Beyond Recognition as Twin Crashes Claim Seven on Abuja-Lokoja Road appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Governor Uba Sani has been described by both Islamic and Christian clerics as a leader who keeps his words, as he has been fulfilling promises he made since he assumed office. The testimony was made by both Most Rev(Dr) Timothy Yahaya, the Arch Bishop of Kaduna Province and Sheikh Haliru Maraya, Northern Coordinator of Global […]

He said the crash involved a white Mercedes-Benz truck with registration number LG 59 BLF and a yellow crane without a registration number.

Downing Street has said Andy Burnham is not actively considering launching a public inquiry into the United Kingdom activities of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following comments by the victims minister that suggested such a review was under consideration. The clarification came after Victims Minister Alex Davies-Jones told BBC Newsnight that the government was examining […] The post Downing Street says Burnham not actively considering Epstein inquiry appeared first on Tribune Online.

Infantino is fighting to save his job after a fierce backlash against his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The post ‘Deceitful’ Infantino must go – Luis Figo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pakistan has introduced new restrictions on international media reporting, requiring foreign journalists and contributors to obtain government permission before reporting from most parts of the country. Under the new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026, anyone working for foreign media outlets, including Pakistani nationals, must seek approval before travelling to report from areas outside Islamabad, Karachi […] The post Pakistan restricts foreign media reporting with new approval rules appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has alleged that his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye has initiated another lawsuit aimed at stopping him from performing songs released under the Psquare brand. The artist, while speaking in a fresh video, reacted to the claims made by Jude regarding the ongoing dispute […]