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JUST IN: Idiaye Emerges New Edo Speaker After Agbebaku’s Resignation
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. Yekini Idiaye, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, has emerged as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. Idiaye, a third-term lawmaker, was elected to lead the Assembly following the resignation of Blessing Agbebaku, who stepped down as Speaker on Monday amid moves by lawmakers to impeach him. The emergence of Idiaye was reportedly […] The post JUST IN: Idiaye Emerges New Edo Speaker After Agbebaku’s Resignation appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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BREAKING: Yekini Idiaye emerges new Edo Assembly Speaker
Yekini Idiaye, the lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, has been elected as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly following the resignation of Blessing Agbebaku. Idiaye, who is serving his third term in the Assembly, assumed the position on Monday after Agbebaku stepped down from office amid reports of an impending impeachment […] The post BREAKING: Yekini Idiaye emerges new Edo Assembly Speaker appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2026 Ballon d'Or: Updated rankings after Paris Saint-Germain lost French Super Cup final to RC Lens
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Cardtonic Upskill 4.0 Program 2026 Now Accepting Applications
The Cardtonic Upskill 4.0 Program 2026 is now open for applications. The initiative gives young tech enthusiasts across…
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Peter Obi lays foundation for secondary, technical school in Kogi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has laid the foundation stone for the construction of The post Peter Obi lays foundation for secondary, technical school in Kogi appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Continue to deliver good governance – Obasanjo tells Adeleke
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BBNaija Season 11: Organizers reveal why Neche took voluntary exit
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Osun election buries ‘votes don’t count’ narrative — IPAC
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BBNaija Season 11: Big Brother confirms Neche’s voluntary exit
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has taken an unexpected turn after Neche, one of the housemates who had quickly established herself as a strong contender, voluntarily walked away from the reality show. The development occurred on Sunday, August 16, shortly after the live eviction show, leaving fellow housemates and viewers surprised by the sudden decision. […] The post BBNaija Season 11: Big Brother confirms Neche’s voluntary exit appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Femi Kuti, Yele Sowore, & The Institutional Crisis Nigeria Can’t Ignore
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. “President Bola Tinubu is not Nigeria’s biggest problem. The institutions are.” Femi Kuti, Good News Naija Podcast, August 2026   “We keep changing drivers but the car is faulty. That is why we keep crashing.” Omoyele Sowore, 2024-2025_   Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti and activist Omoyele Sowore have made the same diagnosis from different rooms: […] The post Femi Kuti, Yele Sowore, & The Institutional Crisis Nigeria Can’t Ignore appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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Video: Gunshots In Ede North LG Secretariat As Police Warn Against Forceful Takeover Of Councils
Gunshots were heard at the premises of Ede North Local Government on Monday morning as supporters of the Accord Party went into the secretariat to celebrate Saturday’s victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a short video circulating online, some of the Accord supporters were seen scampering for safety when the gun was fired; however, a […] The post Video: Gunshots In Ede North LG Secretariat As Police Warn Against Forceful Takeover Of Councils appeared first on OsunDefender.
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‘We’re disappointed’ – Adeleke receive backlash over endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election
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Edo assembly speaker resigns – Spokesperson
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I had no doubt Adeleke would be re-elected – Elder brother Deji
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Apple to change app data consent rules, says regulator 
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Osun Government Drops EFCC Suit on Frozen Account
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Osun State Attorney-General to withdraw the government’s suit against the EFCC over the freezing of the state’s statutory allocation account. The governor says President Bola Tinubu’s intervention and personal phone call prompted his decision to discontinue the legal battle over the frozen account. Adeleke maintains that the EFCC’s actions […] The post Osun Government Drops EFCC Suit on Frozen Account appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Transfer: Barcelona identify three strikers to sign as Alvarez’s alternatives
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Georgina Rodriguez explains why she married Cristiano Ronaldo in their living room
Ronaldo and Rodríguez married on 11 August 2026. The post Georgina Rodriguez explains why she married Cristiano Ronaldo in their living room appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police probe disappearance of 19-year-old woman in Ekiti
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Osun poll: We have no regret supporting Oyebamiji — APC South-West youths
The South-West Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adesuyi Daramola, has said he has no regret supporting and mobilising for the party’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Daramola, who spoke after the declaration of the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, as winner of the […] The post Osun poll: We have no regret supporting Oyebamiji — APC South-West youths appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Champions League playoff field is finally complete
By August 26, seven winners will have secured league-phase places and the defeated clubs will move directly into the Europa League league phase.
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Outstanding: Lagos becomes first Nigerian state to open alternative secondary school for girls
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Bwacha sparks fresh controversy over Federal University Wukari
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Olowu of Kuta congratulates Adeleke, gives governor fresh charge
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BREAKING: NDLEA destroys N301 billion worth of illicit drugs in Lagos
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UN, NSCDC partner to tackle illegal mining terror funding
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Taraba not poor, resources underutilised, mismanaged by govt — Nyameh
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Gunmen Kill Over 30 People, Burn 50 Houses in Plateau Community
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. Not fewer than 30 people were reportedly killed and several others injured when gunmen suspected to be terrorists attacked Jwak Maitumbi community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday. The attackers, said to number more than 100 and armed with sophisticated weapons, reportedly invaded the community at about 7:30 a.m. and opened […] The post Gunmen Kill Over 30 People, Burn 50 Houses in Plateau Community appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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Nigeria’s architecture is not its destiny, By Dipo Baruwa
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Police arrest Kebbi woman, 19, for allegedly stealing newborn
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Sowore blasts Adeleke for endorsing Tinubu despite death of several Osun people
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7.6 million girls out of school in Nigeria, nearly half in North — Stakeholder
About 7.6 million girls are out of school in Nigeria, with nearly half of them living in Northern Nigeria, a stakeholder in The post 7.6 million girls out of school in Nigeria, nearly half in North — Stakeholder appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NNPC/Seplat Energy JV empowers 1st cohort of teachers in Imo
The NNPC/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has graduated its first cohort of 127 teachers and education evaluators trained under the The post NNPC/Seplat Energy JV empowers 1st cohort of teachers in Imo appeared first on Tribune Online.
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How 17-year-old allegedly used ChatGPT before killing mother, brother
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Video of Governor Adeleke and his son B-Red performing a song after Osun election victory sparks reactions
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Popular Hollywood actress, Hayden Panettiere dies days before 37th birthday
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