The Supreme Court has affirmed the nomination of Ekiti State governor Abiodun Oyebanji as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the June 20 governorship election, dismissing an appeal challenging the party’s primary election. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court upheld the earlier decision of the Court […]

Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso, has released a squad of 27 players for his side’s pre-season tour in Australia and Asia. Alonso’s side will depart London for Sydney today as Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Australia and Asia gets underway. Chelsea will face A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium on Tuesday, 28 July. The Blues will also take […] Alonso releases Chelsea’s squad for pre-season [Full list]

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 Nigerian police officer has sparked outrage after he was caught on video allegedly attempting to extort a motorist and making an ethnic remark during a routine vehicle document inspection. In the viral footage, the officer is seen checking the motorist’s vehicle documents and driver’s licence. After inspecting the papers, he returns the vehicle documents […] The post If You Were Igbo, I’d Have Detained You — Police Officer Sparks Outrage in Viral Video appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Audu said cases of cholera were no longer escalating because of the proactive measures adopted by the Borno Government through the state’s Ministry of Health and the support of the Biu Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Sule Abubakar.

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 wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called on women across the state to use this year’s Annual August Meeting to address the growing cases of abuse, neglect and maltreatment of domestic workers, particularly minors. In a message marking the commencement of the 2026 August Meeting, Mrs Soludo urged women to […] The post August Meeting: Anambra First Lady Urges Shift in Focus to Rising Household Abuse, Rights Violations 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. Nigerian Afrobeats singer Odumodublvck has remained silent while in the midst of a lawsuit.  Entertainment company Chocolate City Limited filed a lawsuit against rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck, over an alleged assault on one of its staff members. Court documents connected to the case surfaced on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the High Court […] The post Odumodublvck Stays Silent on N54.5m Lawsuit as New Music Keeps Coming appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Credit to Nigeria’s private sector increased by N2.22 trillion in June, pushing total outstanding lending to N83.26 trillion, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Private sector credit rose by about nine per cent compared with the same period last year, even as the CBN maintained a tight monetary policy stance. […] The post Private Sector Credit Jumps by N2.2tn to N83.26tn in June appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The matter, Inspector General of Police v. Austin Ugochukwu Albert & 2 Others, is being prosecuted by G. T. Nev, Esq. of the Directorate of Legal Services, Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, before Hon. Justice I. A. Kala. 

The global tech landscape has evolved engineering leads in San Francisco, New York, and Austin are no longer restricting their hiring to local commuter zones. The post How Nigerian developers can land direct US tech contracts appeared first on Tribune Online.

Dangote Cement has opted for a secondary listing in London after ruling out Dubai, saying the UK market offers a faster and more practical route to attract global investors. The company plans to complete the listing before the end of 2026, although the timeline could shift to early 2027 depending on the proposed IPO of […] The post Why Dangote Chose London Over Dubai for Cement Listing appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

“The conversation should no longer be about whether Nigeria needs state police but how to make it operational,” Governor Hyacinth Alia said during a security meeting with the Inspector-General of Police in Makurdi. The post Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP’s visit, Governor Alia renews call for state police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf unveils plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline, with operations expected to begin within the next year. Proposed Kano Airline will provide direct employment opportunities for indigenous pilots trained under the state’s aviation scholarship programme. Governor pledges full government support for the airline project, describing it as part of his administration’s […] The post Kano Takes to the Skies as Yusuf Unveils Pans For State-Owned Airline appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

“At the time, my face was always numb and I just wanted them out of my mouth,” he said. “I was so mentally unwell that I thought it was normal. I would sit rocking backwards and forwards to stabilise myself.”

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 Nigerian academic, Prof. Favour Ayodele Anozie, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Anozie, an Ondo State indigene and Founder/Global Executive Chairman of VisionAfrica as well as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the African Intellectual Resource […] The post US-Based Nigerian Professor Declares for 2027 Presidency on NNPP Platform appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The older we get, the more important it is to remain independent and stay safe at home. To most elderly people, daily activities may seem riskier because of mobility issues, chronic illnesses, or the mere reason that accidents may occur at any time. Meanwhile, both the seniors and their families may always be worried about […]

The United States has introduced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, cyberscams and sextortion, with immediate family members of offenders also facing possible visa restrictions under the new measures. The post Cybercriminals, family members from Nigeria, other countries face new US visa ban appeared first on Vanguard News.

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 Beverly Naya has put colourism back on the national agenda. During an interview on the One54 Africa podcast earlier this week, Naya said that 77 percent of Nigerian women bleach their skin. The claim spread quickly across social media within a day of the podcast’s release. Beverly Naya made the comment while reflecting […] The post Beverly Naya Traces Colourism Back to Slavery: “I Was Called Blackie” appeared first on The News Chronicle.