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ANOC Africa Lauds Team Nigeria’s Stellar Performance At 2026 Commonwealth Games
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 […]
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Osun Election: ‘I had no electoral deal’ — Adeleke denies alliance with ADC
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I’d Have Helped Tinubu Win Osun If He Wanted — Wike
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.
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2027: G100, Reps’ minority caucus parley to unseat Tinubu
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.
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OK Movement crisis deepens as DG Peter Ameh resigns
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.
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Trump says no talks taking place or planned with Iran
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Finland permanent residency: The 1 condition that exempts foreigners from language tests
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Atiku: I rejected Tinubu as running mate over Muslim-Muslim ticket
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I have no political ambition – Davido
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Tonto Dikeh shares powerful moments from her church service amidst criticism from Pastor
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Edo Assembly sets up committee to probe ex-Speaker, orders return of vehicles, others
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Osun Election: Dangote, Akpabio called me to delete my tweet – Davido
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Osun APC, Accord trade allegations over post-election attacks
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.
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NDLEA arrests fleeing celebrity drug kingpin, smashes cocaine cartel
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.
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Shakira Visits Earthquake-Hit Colombia, Pledges $1.25m For Schools
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 […]
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Ship hit by unknown projectile while leaving Strait of Hormuz
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.
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Police arrest robbery suspect in Anambra, recover arms
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At least 42 children injured in Afghan school blast – UN
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Davido Lands in Osun State to Celebrate Uncle Adeleke’s Re-Election
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.
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Read conditions foreign workers must meet to get Finland residence permit
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LaLiga: Flick names three players as Barcelona’s captains
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Chelsea confirm name change ahead of new season
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VIDEO: Why I can bet money on Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 — Davido
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.
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2Baba’s wife, Natasha, becomes Edo Assembly minority leader
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ICPC to conduct workforce, structural audit to address personnel imbalance
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.
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I had no deal to win my re-election- Adeleke denies ADC’s claims
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 […]
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Afternoon recap: Actor Ogogo battles cancer, NDLEA arrests social media influencer, other top stories
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NSEMA raises alarm over Kangimi Dam cracks, demands urgent action
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Baba Ijesha draws criticism as he vapes and dances with wife at party
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2027: Akwa Ibom Youths Endorse Tinubu, Eno, APC Lawmakers
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 […]
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CBN records over $52.5bn foreign reserves, says official
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Canada sets proof of funds amount for a family of 2 applying for visa
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Full List: LGAs where APC votes dropped in 2026 compare to 2022 Osun governorship election
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Food security centre of Renewed Hope Agenda – FG
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.
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Wike: 2027 presidential election ‘ll be walkover for Tinubu
The FCT minister also contrasted the current political climate with the 2023 general election, which he described as “stressful and uncertain for Tinubu”.
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ANALYSIS: Six factors that helped Adeleke win #OsunDecides2026
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