By Akintunde E. Akinade ‘Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth ‘- The Buddha ‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams’ – Eleanor Roosevelt This reflective piece focuses on the renaissance years in the State of Osun. Although it is a book review, […] The post Engaging a Telling Testament of Hope: A Review of Ogbeni: The Osun Renaissance Years. appeared first on OsunDefender.

Some residents of Lagos State yesterday threw caution to the winds and stormed the scene of a fallen tanker carrying 33,000 litres of groundnut oil that crashed near Abiola Garden on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway disrupting traffic flow. As the residents scooped the oil from the ground, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) warned them […]

  Pope Leo XIV has thanked fellow Catholics for their prayers on Wednesday in his first message since he underwent surgery for lung cancer in Rome. Leo was diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, during a 90-minute surgery in Rome yesterday, wherein doctors removed the lower lobe of one of his […]

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 Government has summoned contractors handling road projects across the state to explain recurring cases of road failures and urgently repair sections found to be defective. The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Arc. Okey Ezeobi, met with the road contractors during a meeting in Awka, the state capital, where he expressed concerns over […] The post Anambra Govt Summons Road Contractors Over Recurring Road Failures, Demand Quality Delivery appeared first on The News Chronicle.

  The longevity of marriages in Nollywood often raises a fascinating dichotomy: the intense glare of the public eye versus the deep-rooted resilience required to keep a home together in the entertainment industry. While high-profile marriage splits frequently dominate social media headlines, a remarkable circle of actors, producers, and directors have built enduring, decades-long partnerships […]

Executives of Oando Plc and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Ayotola Jagun and Tony Attah, respectively, alongside other energy industry leaders, will discuss Africa’s gas potential and its role in strengthening the continent’s energy security at the Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum (AISF 2026) scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, in Lagos. Jagun, Oando’s Executive Director, Chief […]

The exercise forms part of the Rivers State Government's efforts to rid the health sector of unqualified practitioners. The post Suspected Fake Surgeon Arrested In Rivers State, Eight Facilities Sealed appeared first on Channels Television.

Health professionals in Katsina State have declared a seven-day warning strike over the state government’s failure to address their demands. The workers, under the Assembly of Health Care Professionals in Katsina State, announced the industrial action yesterday, after a seven-day ultimatum to the government expired. Briefing journalists, the chairman of the association, Comrade Ibrahim Balange, […]

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. Nigeria’s foreign exchange utilisation hit $18.34 billion in the second quarter of 2026, its highest quarterly value in almost 15 years, largely driven by surging demand for financial services. Financial services registered $9.64 billion or 52.58%, according to the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) Q2 2026 FX Market Update based on Central Bank of Nigeria […] The post Financial Services Push Nigeria’s FX Demand to 15 Year High appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Stakeholders in Kaduna State have alleged rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) by some religious leaders. They lamented that the abuse of spiritual authority is exposing women, girls and children to sexual exploitation, physical abuse and psychological trauma. The statekholders, therefore, called for stricter enforcement of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law, […]

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the party knows how to prevent President Bola Tinubu from securing a second term in the 2027 general election. Momodu made this known during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, saying the opposition was working behind the scenes to challenge […] The post ADC Knows How To Stop Tinubu’s Re-Election — Momodu appeared first on OsunDefender.

Abia State commissioner of police (CP), Wilfred Afolabi, says the command is working in line with the vision of the inspector-general of police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, to enhance security in Nigeria. Afolabi stated this at a training in crime mapping, crime timing, and crime nipping for police personnel and members of sister and community security […]

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 Karmajiji Disabilities Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has pledged over 500 votes to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The community’s Women Leader, Mrs Rahina Haruna, made the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Haruna said residents, despite the challenges confronting […] The post 2027: FCT Disability Community Pledges 500 Votes For Tinubu, Demands Better Healthcare appeared first on The News Chronicle.

VALGEE Transport Services Limited has expanded its fleet with additional Toyota Sienna vehicles as the company intensifies efforts to improve passenger experience and strengthen its presence in Nigeria’s interstate transport sector, particularly along the busy Jos–Abuja route. The chief executive officer of VALGEE Transport Services Limited, Mr Liberty Makwin, stated this yesterday during the unveiling […]

…Says election lacks fairness, credible level playing field Basketball promoter Igoche Mark has withdrawn from the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) presidential election, alleging that the electoral process lacks the fairness and credibility required to guarantee a level playing field for all candidates. Mark, founder of the Mark D’Ball Basketball Championship and owner of Mark Mentors […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recovered additional components from its ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as search and recovery operations continue at the accident site. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, the Air Force said specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety […] The post Ondo Crash: NAF Recovers More Aircraft Components appeared first on OsunDefender.

According to the police spokesperson, preliminary interrogations revealed that Mrs. Ibekwe allegedly procured the young girl through an illegal adoption network disguised as a legitimate child welfare process. The post Police Rescue Abducted 11-Year-Old Girl Sold For N4m In Ebonyi appeared first on Channels Television.

To curb cases of child abuse and family breakdown, the Zamfara State government has engaged the services of imams and pastors across its 14 local government areas. At an orientation workshop, themed “Faith for Life,” a joint initiative of the Ministry of Information and Culture, Ministry of Religious Affairs, National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the […]

  TikTok star Jarvis has playfully lashed out at her husband, Peller, over his constant use of pidgin. In a livestream on Switch, Jarvis was seen in a video call with Peller, as the latter spoke in pidgin. Reprimanding him, Jarvis told him to stop misbehaving and stop speaking pidgin to their unborn child. She […]