Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African musician and first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kidjo will receive the 2,854th star during a ceremony scheduled for August 18 at 11:30 a.m. PT on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Her recognition […]

He described the North-West as a critical region in Nigeria’s political landscape and said the discussions with the state chairmen were aimed at The post Dickson hosts Kwankwaso, North-West NDC chairmen ahead of elections appeared first on Tribune Online.

A police officer in the United Kingdom, PC Timothy Robson, has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after taking a photograph of a deceased person and showing the image to colleagues. The Metropolitan Police said Robson was dismissed following a misconduct hearing at which a panel upheld several allegations against him. “On 10 September 2025, […]

The federal government has released over N11.58 billion for the implementation of the Renewed Hope Social Security Grant targeting over 178,342 beneficiaries in Jigawa State. The State Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Auwal Danlado Sanka, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the progress made in the implementation of the programme in the […]

The claimant said it subsequently paid ₦1.7 billion, representing about 75.6 per cent of the purchase price, into the designated receivership account on May 25, 2026.

Henry Okoye, one of the brothers of the defunct music duo, P-Square, has said that their late mother Josephine Okoye, did not want Jude Okoye to manage the musicians. The post Our mother didn’t want Jude to manage P-Square – Henry, eldest brother appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hunter Biden has disclosed that his father, former US President Joe Biden, is facing a more difficult phase in his battle with cancer, revealing that the disease has spread to his bones. Hunter described the development as painful for the family, saying the illness has become debilitating. He made the disclosure in an interview published […]

Hyacinth Alia, has announced plans to close some Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state, citing The post Benue gov announces plans to close IDP camps appeared first on Tribune Online.

Former United States President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones, with his son, Hunter Biden, revealing that The post Joe Biden’s cancer has spread to bones, son reveals appeared first on Tribune Online.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he has no regret frustrating the ambition of former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, to become national chairman of the party. Wike said George’s continued criticism of him was borne out of resentment over the decision to […]

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. Residents, commuters and motorists have expressed concern over the increasing rate of open defecation along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, calling on government authorities to urgently address the situation. Those who spoke with NAN in separate interviews on Saturday in Mowe identified the affected locations as road medians and roadsides stretching from Kara through Pakuro, Ibafo and […] The post Outcry Over Open Defecation on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Glo turns 23 with Mike Adenuga still in full control.  MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa went public in 2019.  Glo challenged the market with cheaper calls and SIMs.  Its Glo-1 cable helped expand Nigeria’s internet capacity.  August 08, (THEWILL) — Globacom has spent 23 years competing in Nigeria’s fiercely contested telecom market without selling a single […] The post 23 Years, One Owner, And A Telecom Empire Called Glo appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has attributed part of Nigeria’s rapid population growth to the country’s poor electricity supply. Fayose, who spoke after his Inauguration on Friday, said that because of a lack of power, many Nigerians are left with no choice but to stay indoors […] The post How Lack Of Electricity Contributes To Nigeria Population Growth – Fayose appeared first on OsunDefender.

Young South Africans have named Winnie Madikizela-Mandela as Africa’s greatest female liberation fighter, according to previously unpublished findings from the Africa Youth Survey 2026.