Dr Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), defeating former D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji and former international Ejike Ugboaja in Thursday’s election in Abuja. Abdullahi secured 40 of the 48 votes cast to emerge victorious, while Oyedeji polled eight votes. Ugboaja failed to secure any votes. Former presidential aspirant Igoche […]

The prosecutor also appealed the district court’s judgment, arguing that the six year sentence was not severe enough considering the seriousness of Ekpa’s offences.

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 Government on Thursday commenced a fresh phase of the mass trial of suspected terrorists at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The exercise is part of the government’s broader strategy to clear the backlog of terrorism-related cases and expedite justice for offenses linked to insurgency and armed criminal networks across the country. The […] The post FG Begins Fresh Mass Trial of Suspected Terrorists in Abuja appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The storm also claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy who was electrocuted when he stepped into a puddle in the Balat area. He was rushed to hospital but medical personnel were unable to save him, officials said. The post Three Dead As Istanbul Recovers From Heaviest Rainfall In 80 Years appeared first on Channels Television.

According to reports in Italy, the Serie A Champions are assessing their options and have pencilled in Okoye as one of their targets ahead of the winter window. The post Inter Milan Target €20m Move For Super Eagles Goalkeeper Okoye appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas has confronted her critic, Ajefunke Kofoshi, over a social media post in which she appeared to downplay the legal action taken against her, just hours after the actress announced that she had forgiven her. Earlier, Barnabas disclosed that she and Kofoshi had faced each other in court over defamatory remarks the [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi The police in Kwara State have arrested four men in two separate cases involving the alleged removal of human heads from graves and the possession of suspected human hands for alleged money-making rituals. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ilorin, [...]

The NIS said the incident occurred on October 6 when the two officers came under violent attack as they were conducting routine surveillance.

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. Vinícius Júnior has vowed to return to his best form after admitting he is unhappy with his recent performances, insisting that his difficult moment at Real Madrid will not last forever. The Brazilian forward spoke after Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 comeback victory over Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday, having trailed 3-1 during the […] The post Vinícius Jr Vows to Bounce Back After Difficult Spell at Real Madrid appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Nigerian passport holders can access 45 countries without obtaining a visa before travelling, according to reports on the latest Henley Passport Index, which places Nigeria 92nd in its October 2026 global ranking. The post Full list: 45 countries Nigerians can visit without visa as passport climbs 92nd globally appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kogi State Police Command has intensified security operations ahead of Saturday’s local government elections, assuring residents of protection before, during and after the exercise. The post LG polls: Police intensify security operations in Kogi appeared first on Tribune Online.

The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance on the urgent need for a review of medical services in NYSC camps nationwide, sponsored by Sen. Aniekan Bassey. The post Corps Member Death: Senate To Probe State Of Health Facilities At NYSC Camps Nationwide appeared first on Channels Television.

President Bola Tinubu has said he will prioritise governance over political campaigns and may not attend all rallies organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he […]

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigeria's inflation has eased from 15.39 percent in August to 14.63 percent in The post Nigeria’s inflation drops from 15.39% to 14.63% in September 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. Activist Deji Adeyanju has raised the alarm over the proliferation of fake drugs, adulterated food products and substandard oils in Nigeria, blaming the menace on individuals who prioritise profit over public health and safety. Adeyanju, in a strongly worded Facebook post, expressed concern that the circulation of counterfeit and potentially harmful products could be contributing […] The post Deji Adeyanju Blasts NAFDAC, SON Over Fake Drugs, Food Products, Warns of Rising Health Risks appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 14.63 per cent in September 2026, from 15.39 per cent in August, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The bureau disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Thursday. The figure is a decline of 0.76 percentage points from the previous month. On a […]