By Ado Oyeyemi Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, has withheld the degree of a final-year student accused of stealing a colleague’s laptop and attempting to sell it. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. C.O.O. Kolawole, disclosed this on Friday during the institution’s fifth convocation ceremony, saying the decision reflected the university’s commitment to discipline and integrity. “Trinity University is [...]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned an alleged fugitive drug kingpin, Festus Ibewuike, alongside his wife, Ndidiamaka Ibewuike, and another woman, Onyinye Igbokwuputa, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over the alleged importation of 49.7 kilogrammes of heroin. Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, was arraigned on an amended six-count charge […]

Nasarawa United have set their sights on securing a continental ticket in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season, with a top-three finish identified as the club’s main target for the 2026/27 campaign. The Solid Miners narrowly missed out on continental qualification last season, finishing sixth, four points behind third-placed Shooting Stars. That disappointment has […]

Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has expressed confidence that his team will recover from its opening loss to Niger Republic by defeating Côte d’Ivoire in Saturday’s(Today), must-win WAFU-B U17 Championship clash. Speaking at a press conference on Friday at Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, Uwejamomere said the squad remains in good spirits despite […]

Fifty-two inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ogun State Command, on Friday, matriculated into various programmes of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and the West African College for Christian Missions. This is part of the move aimed at unlocking potentials for life after incarceration. The joint matriculation was held at the Old Abeokuta […] The post 52 inmates of Abeokuta Correctional Centre matriculate into NOUN, Bible College appeared first on Tribune Online.

BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has said that, despite the government’s earlier-this-month petrol discount, there will be no return to subsidies in any way. Oyedele, speaking at the Nigerian Delegation’s closing press briefing at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 kicks off this Saturday, setting the stage for an action-packed weekend of football across the country. While the highly anticipated Kano derby headlines the Sunday slate and defending champions Enugu Rangers see their clash against Bendel Insurance postponed, the weekend’s proceedings will begin with two intriguing Saturday […]

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has declared the so-called N-Youth League an unauthorised competition, warning clubs registered under its platform against participating in leagues and football activities that have not received the requisite approval from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the relevant football authorities. The NLO Secretariat disclosed that it had commenced disciplinary proceedings […]

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup begins on Saturday(Today), in Morocco, and Nigeria’s Flamingos will open their campaign against Poland at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. Drawn in Group B alongside Poland, debutants Puerto Rico and defending champions Korea DPR, Coach Bankole Olowookere’s side knows the opening match could shape its entire tournament. […]

The Nigerian Air Force has assured families affected by the ongoing aircraft crash recovery operations in Igbokoda, Ondo State, of its commitment to providing welfare support and processing all applicable benefits. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, gave the assurance as recovery efforts continued at the crash site, where difficult underwater […]

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 commentator Daniel Regha has rated Fireboy DML’s latest album, ZUKO!, 5.5 out of 10, acknowledging the singer’s vocal strength and willingness to experiment while criticising the project’s lyrics and song selection. Regha shared his assessment in a post on X on Saturday, October 17, 2026, where he offered a mixed review of the album, […] The post Daniel Regha Rates Fireboy’s ‘ZUKO!’ Album 5.5/10, Faults Lyrics and Song Selection appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Presidential candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Moses Adebisi, has said Nigerian youths are prepared to pursue a change of government through the ballot in the 2027 general elections, blaming the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the country’s worsening economic hardship. Adebisi, who spoke Thursday in Abuja at the formal commencement of the […]

The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) have reviewed a portfolio of 32 development projects worth over $500 million in Nigeria, urging the federal government to mobilise more domestic resources and address critical development and humanitarian gaps. The two organisations made the call during a high-level strategic dialogue in Abuja on Thursday, aimed […]

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. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has warned Florian Wirtz that he could risk losing his place in the team if the Reds continue to perform well without him. Gerrard believes the situation could trigger fears for the German midfielder, particularly if his teammates demonstrate that they can maintain their performance levels in his absence. “He might […] The post Gerrard Warns Wirtz: You Could Lose Your Place at Liverpool appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Taraba State Council for Interreligious Affairs and the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management have resolved to establish interfaith mediation and dialogue committees to strengthen religious tolerance and prevent conflicts across the state. The committees will form part of a joint strategy by the two agencies to promote peaceful coexistence, facilitate dialogue […]

Retired Major General Adeniyi Oyebade, a former General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Mechanised Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna, and former Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, has defended the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oyebade described the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms as bold and necessary decisions to rescue […] The post Tinubu’s reforms necessary to save Nigeria from economic collapse — Ex-NDA commandant appeared first on Tribune Online.

… approves risk assessment in six LGAs The Bauchi State Safe School Steering Committee, constituted under the Nigeria National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools 2021, has been formally inaugurated. The inaugural meeting was held at the Medical and Health Workers’ Union (MAHWUN) Secretariat, Bauchi, and was chaired by the Chairman of the Committee, […] The post Bauchi inaugurates safe school committee appeared first on Tribune Online.

Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has declared that Nigeria’s economy is recovering and undergoing unprecedented progress, attributing the development to President Bola Tinubu’s vision and commitment to building strong institutions that can sustain the country’s growth beyond the present administration. Tunji-Ojo, who expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership through 2031, said the president’s investments in institutional […]

The Edo State government is working towards a coordinated emergency response system to improve disaster preparedness, ambulance deployment and medical referrals across the state. The initiative followed an inter-agency meeting convened by the Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) and the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EDOSEMA) in Benin City on October 13, […]

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has said the fresh mandate given to him by the people offers an opportunity to work harder and deliver more dividends of democracy in the overall interest of the state. Oyebanji said his administration would vigorously consolidate the progress recorded in the previous four years to ensure that the benefits […]

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing the administration’s commitment to industrialisation, technology development and efforts to grow Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion. Udeh called on Nigerians to support Tinubu’s return in 2027, saying a second term would enable the administration to complete its ongoing […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during sustained clearance operations in Sokoto State. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Aliyu Danja, said in a statement on Friday the operations were conducted on October 16, 2026, that troops of […]

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of advancing President Bola Tinubu’s political interests by calling on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step down for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The council described Kwankwaso’s position as reckless and self-serving, alleging […]

The Taraba State Police Command has commenced investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of a 30-year-old man, Haruna Ishaka, following an alleged domestic confrontation in Maigoje village, Gashaka local government area of the state. The deceased’s 24-year-old wife, identified as Maimuna, has reportedly gone missing following the incident, which occurred at about 11:15pm […]