The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOC Africa) has officially commended Nigeria for its remarkable performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. In a heartfelt message sent on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, ANOC Africa President Honourable Mustapha Berraf extended his congratulations to Engineer Habu Gumel, the President of the Nigeria Olympic […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent Osun State governorship election if he had chosen to deploy the federal government’s influence. Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Tinubu deliberately […] The post I’d Have Helped Tinubu Win Osun If He Wanted — Wike appeared first on OsunDefender.

The G100 delegation on Tuesday held a strategic meeting with the Minority Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives as part of ongoing consultations with opposition stakeholders aimed at uniting the opposition and unseating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which followed an earlier engagement […] The post 2027: G100, Reps’ minority caucus parley to unseat Tinubu appeared first on Tribune Online.

The crisis rocking the OK Movement deepened on Tuesday as its Director-General, High Chief Peter Ameh, resigned from his The post OK Movement crisis deepens as DG Peter Ameh resigns appeared first on Tribune Online.

Four days after the governorship election in Osun State, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party are embroiled in a conflict over alleged post-election attacks being carried out by members of both political parties. The APC, in a statement from its spokesperson, Chief Kola Olabisi, claimed that there have […] The post Osun APC, Accord trade allegations over post-election attacks appeared first on Tribune Online.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia, arresting its Nigerian arrowhead, a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. […] The post NDLEA arrests fleeing celebrity drug kingpin, smashes cocaine cartel appeared first on Tribune Online.

Colombian singer Shakira has pledged an initial $1.25 million towards rebuilding schools and a university damaged by the powerful earthquake that struck her home country on August 10. The singer made the commitment during a surprise visit to Quibdó, the capital of Chocó, one of the regions affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake. Nearly 200 schools […]

A ship hit by an unknown projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz has suffered damage to its engine room, with a crew member reported as a casualty, maritime authorities said on Tuesday. The post Ship hit by unknown projectile while leaving Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Tribune Online.

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. Afrobeats star Davido traveled to Osun State on Tuesday to join his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, in celebrating the governor’s re-election victory.  The singer’s arrival at a residential compound in the state drew a large crowd, with many supporters dressed in matching yellow caps to mark the occasion. The visit follows a closely contested governorship […] The post Davido Lands in Osun State to Celebrate Uncle Adeleke’s Re-Election appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he would bet money on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu being re-elected, citing the division among opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Davido made this known in an interview with News Central on Tuesday while discussing the political situation in Nigeria and the recently […] The post VIDEO: Why I can bet money on Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 — Davido appeared first on Tribune Online.

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has said the Commission would undertake a comprehensive workforce and structural audit to ensure that its personnel structure is properly aligned with its anti-corruption mandate and operational requirements. Musa Aliyu stated this while inaugurating the Commission’s Workforce and […] The post ICPC to conduct workforce, structural audit to address personnel imbalance appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Moromoke Akanji Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has denied claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the party helped him win Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, said he had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during or after the […]

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, youths in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term and backed Governor Umo Eno and three lawmakers seeking to retain their respective seats. The endorsement was made by the Central Ibiono Ibom Youths […]

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has distributed 46 metric tonnes of certified seeds as an intervention to support 4,600 farmers in Zamfara State, saying food security is at the centre of the Renewed Hope Agenda. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, by the Minister for Agriculture and Food […] The post Food security centre of Renewed Hope Agenda – FG appeared first on Tribune Online.

The FCT minister also contrasted the current political climate with the 2023 general election, which he described as “stressful and uncertain for Tinubu”.