The premises of King’s College, Onikan, Lagos, were on Wednesday taken over by a contingent of policemen drawn from various formations across Lagos State, following days of protests by parents over the proposed concession of the school. The development came a day after some parents reportedly had a serious altercation with policemen and members of […]

The DAM Foundation has stepped up its support for grassroots basketball development through infrastructure, competitions and welfare initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for young players across Nigeria. The foundation, linked to Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, said its approach is based on the need to strengthen the grassroots pathway from which future Nigerian basketball players can emerge. […]

‎The demise of the veteran icon, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, has indeed put the movie industry in a sober mood. ‎He died at the age of 84, having devoted 50 years to the movie industry. ‎Olu Jacobs is widely regarded as one of the […]

  Osun State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a man identified as Adejuwon Adekunle, popularly known as Asa, by suspected cultists in Osogbo, the state capital. Adekunle was reportedly attacked near a recreation centre in the Dele Yes Sir community during the early hours of Tuesday by yet-to-be-identified assailants. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun […] The post One Dies In Osogbo Cultist Attack appeared first on OsunDefender.

Remi also noted that although fatherhood had not influenced his passion for acting, it only made him reflect on becoming more responsible.

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 United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals it says are involved in implementing or supporting policies linked to uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination and the incitement of imminent violence against minority groups in South Africa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measure in a statement on Tuesday, […] The post U.S. Imposes New Visa Restrictions Over South Africa Discriminatory Land, Race Policies 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. Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most respected actors, with a career that stretched across theatre, television and film for several decades. Long before he became a familiar face in Nollywood, Jacobs had built an international acting career and worked in British theatre and television. His commanding voice, polished delivery and ability to portray both […] The post 10 Things You May Not Know About Late Actor Olu Jacobs appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Sands said he was most worried about the fight against malaria, which the WHO estimates kills more than 600,000 people a year. It is the issue "that keeps me awake at night" as spending was already "inadequate". The post Finance Cuts Hit Battle Against AIDS, TB And Malaria – Global Fund 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. The Borno Government has intensified measures to curb flooding across the state through river dredging, construction of culverts and drainage systems, and other water-management interventions. The Secretary of the Borno High Committee on Flood and Water-Related Matters, Mr Babagana Sa’ad, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […] The post Borno Intensifies Flood Control With Dredging, Culverts, Drainage Projects appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Former Nigeria captain Segun Odegbami has described FIFA’s intervention in the country’s football administration crisis as a “blessing”, following a two-day stakeholder meeting in Abuja. Odegbami, who participated in Tuesday’s fact-finding meeting involving representatives of the world body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other stakeholders, said the discussions […]

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. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, describing him as an institution and cultural icon who played a major role in laying the foundations of Nigeria’s film industry. Jacobs died on Wednesday at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs. In […] The post He Was An Institution — Atiku Reacts To Death Of Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Ogun Police Command spokesperson said the suspects were arrested following a distress call from an anonymous caller at about 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 13.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for non-implementation of the court ruling on the expansion of the seats of the Oyo State House of Assembly. The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Comrade Ayo Akinyemi, […] The post NDC faults INEC’s non-compliance with Court order to expand Oyo Assembly seats to 40 appeared first on Tribune Online.