Former Nigeria captain Segun Odegbami has described FIFA’s intervention in the country’s football administration crisis as a “blessing”, following a two-day stakeholder meeting in Abuja. Odegbami, who participated in Tuesday’s fact-finding meeting involving representatives of the world body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other stakeholders, said the discussions […]

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. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, describing him as an institution and cultural icon who played a major role in laying the foundations of Nigeria’s film industry. Jacobs died on Wednesday at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs. In […] The post He Was An Institution — Atiku Reacts To Death Of Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Ogun Police Command spokesperson said the suspects were arrested following a distress call from an anonymous caller at about 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 13.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for non-implementation of the court ruling on the expansion of the seats of the Oyo State House of Assembly. The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Comrade Ayo Akinyemi, […] The post NDC faults INEC’s non-compliance with Court order to expand Oyo Assembly seats to 40 appeared first on Tribune Online.

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. Three vigilantes were reportedly killed after armed men attacked NTV community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night. The attack occurred at about 11pm when the gunmen reportedly opened fire on the vigilantes, who were on duty protecting residents and their property. A resident of the community, Gabriel Ayuba, who […] The post Insecurity: Gunmen Storm Plateau Community, Kill Three Vigilantes appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The actor, whose full name was Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. Here are key things to know about the late actor: The post Who is Olu Jacobs? Key things to know about late veteran actor appeared first on Tribune Online.

"Olu Jacobs defined the golden era of Nigerian entertainment with absolute discipline. He treated every role with dignity and respect. He set a golden standard for acting across Africa and beyond. His iconic voice and commanding stage presence inspired millions."

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Nasarawa State, has unveiled Musa Shugaba-Abdulahi as its gubernatorial candidate in the 2027 general elections in the state during its Substitution Primary Election, which took place Tuesday night in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The post Nasarawa: Shugaba-Abdullahi emerges NDC governorship candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Engr. Open Salawu, has donated N15 million to support the 2026 Rabitah Conference in Ibadan, reaffirming his commitment to advancing Islam and promoting unity among Muslims in Yorubaland. Salawu, who is also the Giwa Adinni of Oyo State and Babalaje of Ogbomosoland, […] The post Oyo: APM’s Open Salawu donates N15m to Rabitah conference appeared first on Tribune Online.

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. Nigeria’s energy inflation rate jumped to 4.69% in August 2026 from 4.40% in July, ending the decline that was recorded in the previous month.   The latest report by the Consumer Price Index from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that energy inflation rose by 0.29 of a percentage point during the period.   The […] The post Nigeria’s Energy Inflation Rises To 4.69% In August 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. Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has responded to a claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that he could be among the first politicians to face consequences if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Wike had said he believed he would be targeted by opposition […] The post Peter Obi Breaks Silence On Wike’s ‘Victim’ Claim If Tinubu Loses 2027 Election appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo has reacted to the debate over who started Nollywood, insisting that Yoruba theatre predates English-language productions often associated with Igbo actors like Pete Edochie.   Speaking in a YouTube interview with Kunle Afod, the 86-year-old actor said he began acting in 1958. This was four years before Edochie said his […]

Traffic on the crucial expressway has been a nightmare since work commenced on the Kara Bridge extensions. The post Trapped Commuters, Motorists Lament As Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock Worsens appeared first on Channels Television.