An 82-year-old United States senator, L. Louise Lucas, has been indicted alongside six others over an alleged conspiracy involving illegal marijuana sales and money laundering. CNN reported on Thursday that Lucas, a Democrat who serves as president pro tempore of Virginia’s Senate, faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana, and conspiracy […]

US President Donald Trump has criticised NBA superstar LeBron James over what he described as disrespectful behaviour during the playing of the American national anthem. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social network, shared a video of the basketball legend performing apparent warm-up movements while standing alongside his Philadelphia 76ers teammates before their season […]

A middle-aged man, Ibrahim Jadda, has been murdered, allegedly by his friend, Sallau, following a disagreement at their workplace... The post Man allegedly kills friend over political arguments in Bauchi appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three secondary school students over a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa, Ogun State... The post Police arrest three students over suspected cult initiation in Ogun appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has granted bail to four former police officers standing trial over the fatal shooting of Oghenemine Ogidi at Effurun Motor Park, while the first defendant, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Usman Nuhu, popularly known as “Ogbegbe,” remains in custody. The four defendants granted bail are Owoloko Daurou, […]

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has reportedly chartered a private jet to travel to London for Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony alongside his family and close friends. The post Ballon d’Or 2026: Yamal charters private jet for London ceremony appeared first on Vanguard News.

he family released his funeral plans in a statement by the Secretary to the Ondo State Government and his son, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, on Thursday night in Akure.

She described such acts as a distraction, questioning the rush among actors and filmmakers to chase international recognition before establishing themselves at home.

It added that 16 ships were currently discharging cargo at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports.

Investors interet is growing indicating strong evidence that the energy sector is more attractive to them than it was five years ago, reflecting growing confidence in the sector despite recent global disruptions.  This is according to the new ADIPEC report which finds that 85 per cent of surveyed energy industry leaders indicate growing investor appetite […]

The Nigerian Naira exchanged at around N1,330.95 to the US Dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The official window opened with early spot transactions hovering around N1,330.95 to N1,332.00 per dollar, maintaining relative stability following recent daily fluctuations. In the unofficial parallel market, street traders and Bureau De Change (BDC) operators across major […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 23, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

One adult male has been confirmed dead, while three adult males were rescued alive following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road, Fadeyi area of Lagos State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026, exactly at 12:51 a.m. According to the preliminary report […]

  Dufil Prima Foods, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusion and community support for persons living with visual impairment and blindness with a donation of N3 million, food products and other materials to mark the 2026 International White Cane and Safety Day. The contribution, presented in Lagos on October 16, 2026, included cartons of Indomie […]

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 Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, upon completion, will improve regional connectivity, expand trade and ease the transportation of agricultural produce and industrial goods across the South-South region. Mrs Gift Johnbull, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-South, said this while speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Johnbull commended President Bola Tinubu for […] The post Coastal highway, other projects to boost South-South economy – Presidential aide appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Indigenous refineries in Nigeria received 156.51 million barrels of crude between January and September 2026. Out of this, 125.85 million barrels were sourced domestically and 30.66 million barrels imported, meaning Nigerian crude which  accounted for 80.4 per cent of the total intake, while imported crude represented 19.6 per cent.  In a factsheet published by the […]

The states that have approved state police are now 24. OSUN DEFENDER reports that the constitutionally-required 24-state endorsement benchmark needed for the state police bill to become law has been met. It was also gathered that more states will conclude deliberations next week. Below is a complete list of the states that have approved and […] The post Full List: 25 States That Approved State Police Bill; 12 stall appeared first on OsunDefender.

Switzerland's foreign ministry said Friday she was "the wife of a Swiss member of staff" at Bern's embassy in the Nigerian capital Abuja. The post Ebola patient in Nigeria is Swiss, had not visited DRC – Foreign Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.