Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) First Vice-President, Seyi Akinwunmi, has described the Flamingos’ historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph as evidence of the benefits of sustained grassroots investment and the sports reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Akinwunmi, a former chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, spoke in Lagos after Nigeria defeated Japan […]

“He is a principal suspect in a kidnapping case in which his accomplices have already been charged to court, and the trial is ongoing,” he said.

Two chairmen The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwami and Nafada Local Government Areas in Gombe State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Yayayi of Kwami and Alhaji Yusuf Isa Jigawa of Nafada, announced their departure from the opposition party after separate meetings with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa […]

Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has explained the distinction between the contributions of Yoruba filmmakers to Nigeria’s home-video industry and the emergence of Nollywood. The actor made the clarification during an interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by comedian and content creator Adebayo Abidemi, also known as Bae U. The [...]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni One person has died after a fully loaded Mercedes-Benz six-tyre truck overturned around the TREM axis of Gbagada, inward Oshodi, Lagos State, in a midnight accident. The deceased, an elderly man whose identity had yet to be established, was reportedly thrown out of the truck after one of its front tyres burst, […] The post One dies as truck overturns in Lagos midnight crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

A dismissed operative of the Lagos State Task Force on the Environment and Other Related Offences, popularly known as the Task Force... The post Lagos Task Force arrests dismissed operative for allegedly extorting residents appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has urged religious leaders to use their sermons and worship gatherings to promote road safety.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has urged religious leaders to use their sermons and worship gatherings to promote road safety.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University (SSU) Chapter, has resumed work after a five-day warning strike... The post SSANU resumes work at Sokoto varsity, threatens indefinite strike over unpaid entitlements appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Liverpool secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, piling further pressure on manager Pierre Sage as the hosts suffered their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat and remained rooted to the bottom of the table. Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz found the net on either side of [...]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged journalists to uphold truth, fairness and professionalism... The post Makinde urges journalists to uphold professionalism ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has reached an agreement with two recognised electricity workers’ unions on salary increases... The post BEDC, Labour Unions agree on salary increase for workers appeared first on Tribune Online.

The actress, while demanding a public apology from Opeyemi, explained that they have been in talks since February 2026.

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. Thirteen members of the same family have reportedly been burnt to death after suspected bandits locked them inside a room and set their house ablaze in Zamfara State. The victims were identified as Sani Ɗanwawo and 12 members of his family. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night in Gidan Taba community, Maradun Local […] The post Bandits Burn 13 Family Members Alive in Zamfara State appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Rising heat and humidity linked to climate change may be affecting pregnancy outcomes and conception patterns in Nigeria... The post Humid heat may affect pregnancy outcomes in Nigeria — Study appeared first on Tribune Online.

  The Zamfara State Government has taken a decisive step to reclaim its gold fields from illegal miners and criminal elements with the inauguration of a 13-man Anti-Illegal Mining Committee. The committee was inaugurated on Friday in Gusau, the state capital, by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada. The move […]

The Navy also arrested 10 suspected drug offenders during a separate joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Delta State between October 14 and 15.

The Nigerian Army has regained control of its official X (formerly Twitter) account, @HQNigerianArmy following unauthorised access reported on 29 August 2026. A statement by the Army Spokesperson Col. Appolonia Anele said the account is now secured, with administrative control fully reinstated, paving the way for the resumption of regular updates on the Nigerian Army’s […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu of making repeated unfulfilled promises... The post NDC accuses APC, Tinubu of repeated promises over Ibom deep sea port appeared first on Tribune Online.