Former Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has denied claims that incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke bought him a car. The denial was made on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He cited the law of Osun State that mandates the provision of a vehicle to ex-governors every four years. The former governor said […] The post Osun Govt, Not Adeleke Bought Me A Car – Ex-Governor, Oyinlola appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Friday, August 14, 2026, in both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign currency liquidity and demand conditions. According to data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the official NFEM exchange rate […] The post Dollar To Naira Rxchange Rate Today, August 14, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

An American Christian missionary, Kevin Rideout, has been released to U.S. officials after spending over nine months in captivity in Niger. The post US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity appeared first on Vanguard News.

CBN removes restrictions limiting banks’ access to its Standing Lending Facility because of their participation in FX and government securities markets. Apex Bank restores collateralised funding for tenors of four to 90 days and expands OMO participation to more investors. New rules are aimed at improving money-market liquidity while preventing banks from exploiting the facilities […] The post CBN Eases Discount Window Access, Restores 4–90-Day Repo Operations appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Chidozie Okehie, reaffirmed the navy’s commitment to sustaining robust maritime security operations.

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. Arsenal have reportedly opened discussions with Galatasaray over a possible move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the summer transfer window approaches its final stages. These latest talks were due to discussions between the two clubs regarding Galatasaray’s interest in Arsenal forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. The Turkish Super League champions have sent a […] The post Arsenal Begin Talks With Galatasaray Over Victor Osimhen appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Association of Former Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, has called on the federal government to urgently increase funding for the National Youth Service Corps and rehabilitate its orientation camps across the country. The groups, operating under the auspices of the Reform NYSC Campaign […]

Former Manchester United and Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78. Rimmer was part of Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup-winning squad and later helped Aston Villa win the trophy in 1982. He started the 1982 final against Bayern Munich but was forced off with a neck injury after just nine […] The post Two-Time European Cup Winner Dies Aged 78 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Christianity has a strong presence across several parts of the world, with some countries recording tens of thousands of churches. The post 7 countries with the most churches in the world 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. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials across the 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. INEC National Commissioner in charge of the Osun election, Kunle Ajayi, disclosed this on Friday, saying the distribution was being carried out at the Central Bank […] The post Osun 2026: INEC Begins Late Distribution of Election Materials Across 30 LGAs 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. The Africa Finance Corporation has led a consortium of investors in a $2.5 billion equity investment in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, giving Nigeria’s largest refinery a major boost as it prepares for expansion. Oversubscribed by 3.7 times, the private placement drew strategic investors, sovereign linked investment funds, development finance institutions, and African and foreign […] The post AFC Leads $2.5bn Dangote Refinery Investment Deal appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The project follows her debut studio album, “19 & Dangerous”, released in 2021, and her sophomore project, “The Year I Turned 21”, which was released in 2024.

  Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Akwa Ibom State, Prince Enobong Uwah, has assured that votes in Uyo Local Government Area would be delivered in favour of Governor Umo Eno and President Bola Tinubu, stressing that things are better in the area now than they were […]

On August 14, 2008, Nigeria officially ceded the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon, marking the end of a 15-year territorial dispute that brought the two West African neighbours to the brink of war. Nigerian authorities formally transferred sovereignty of the peninsula in line with the 2002 ruling of the International Court of Justice at The […] The post August 14 in History: Nigeria officially Hands Over Bakassi To Cameroon appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Returning to Nigeria after studying abroad is an exciting milestone for many young graduates. However, the excitement often turns into frustration when it is time to register for the National Youth Service Corps. The post How foreign graduates can fast-track NYSC degree verification appeared first on Tribune Online.

Ayra Starr has released her third studio album, “Starrgirl”, a 16-track project that marks a new chapter in her career. The album features major collaborations with Wizkid, Rema, ZAYN, Leon Thomas, KWN, Theodora and Danny Ocean. The project follows a rollout that included “Gimme Dat”, “Hot Body”, “Who’s Dat Girl”, “Where Do We Go” and […] The post Ayra Starr Drops 16-Track ‘Starrgirl’, Draws Praise from Fans appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

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 Anambra State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) has vowed to deliver the state to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 General Elections. The group made the pledge in a communique signed by its State Coordinator, Mr Okey Ezenwa, and made available to newsmen in Awka on Friday. The News Agency […] The post 2027: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Vow to ‘Deliver’ Anambra to APC appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Federal High Court, Bauchi Judicial Division, has dismissed a N200 million fundamental rights suit filed against the Nigeria Police Force and the Bauchi State Police Command by Dr. Aliyu Sulaiman Wunti. The judgment was delivered on July 24, 2026, in suit No. FHC/BAU/CS/94/2025, instituted by Dr. Wunti against Alhaji Abdulaziz Tijjani and five others. […]

OPay delivered a $72.47 million net profit in 2025 following a $50.98 million loss the previous year. Annual revenue surged 161 percent to $536.25 million while processed transactions hit $358 billion. Rapid expansion into digital lending drove the turnaround as new loan originations reached nearly $1 billion. Nigeria generated over 88 percent of total revenue […] The post OPay Hits $72m Profit Ahead Of $4bn US IPO appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The unit subsequently carried out sting operations based on what the police described as “actionable intelligence”.

The Osun State chairman of Accord Party, Pastor Victor Akande, has filed direct criminal complaint against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, over his comments during campaign that anyone who campaign for the, party in the state should be killed. The direct Criminal Complaints were filed on behalf of the complainants by A. A Ahmed Esq., of the […]

Suárez’s recent record explains why he has attracted attention. Reports say he scored 38 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions during his first season with Sporting, following an earlier spell in Spain with Almería.