“Can INEC truly be independent without financial autonomy? If we are serious about strengthening our institutions and conducting free, fair and credible elections, then financial autonomy is essential,” Amupitan said.

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 Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that its rescue teams are managing the aftermath of multiple road crashes at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which left one person dead and two others injured. The accidents occurred in the early hours of Friday, causing major traffic disruption along the busy highway. The Lagos […] The post Kara Bridge Tragedy: One Dead, Driver Critically Injured in Separate Crashes appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Admitted students have also been advised to proceed to their respective schools from Monday, August 31, 2026, to collect their admission letters and complete registration. The post Lagos govt releases 2026 admission list for model colleges, upgraded schools appeared first on Vanguard News.

FRSC said that the first crash occurred at about 12:05 a.m. on the outbound carriageway towards Ibadan and involved five articulated trucks and one Toyota Sienna.

International sports consultant and communications expert Emeka Enyadike has described football as Nigeria’s most powerful entertainment industry, arguing that its global reach, economic value and commercial influence surpass those of Afrobeats and Nollywood combined. Enyadike, the Chief Executive Officer of EEXsports, made the remarks during a FIFA World Cup viewing event at Atlantic Blue Hotel […]

The troops achieved the feat “during a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation.” The post Troops Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers In Yobe, Recover Arms appeared first on Channels Television.

US singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray in connection with a confrontation at a London nightclub in 2023. The 37-year-old entered the plea during a brief hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, which lasted less than five minutes. Brown’s co-defendant, rapper Omololu Akinlolu, better known by his stage name Hoody Baby, also […]

Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS), Olaniran Olatona, has disclosed that the state's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has The post Ekiti revenue hits record N2.75bn monthly appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Historic Pact emerged as the strongest political force in the Senate election, receiving more than 4.4 million votes, representing 22.72 per cent of the total votes cast. The coalition secured 25 seats in the upper legislative chamber.

Dressed in a beige suit and dark tie, the singer replied, “Guilty,” when the public order charge was read to him as he stood in the dock.

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 basic logic of democracy is simple; as it supposed to be the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In practice in Nigeria, that definition has taken on a different coloration because the opposition and the media are mostly restricted to freedom of speech and exercising practice of democratic justice. […] The post Where is Democracy in Nigeria? 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. Despite being Africa’s largest economy and a major energy producer, Nigeria continues to grapple with widespread energy poverty, with an estimated 86.8 million citizens lacking access to electricity, an energy expert has said. Dr Michael David, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), disclosed this in an interview with […] The post Nigeria Rich in Energy, Yet 86.8 Million Remain Without Electricity — Expert 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. Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has urged Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, to reconsider his upcoming wedding to fellow creator Jarvis.  In a video posted to his social media page on Thursday, July 24, 2026, VeryDarkMan said the pair are too young to marry and are not treating […] The post 12 Cows and a Warning: Inside Peller and Jarvis’ Wedding Countdown appeared first on The News Chronicle.