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. Operation Hadin Kai troops have repelled a coordinated multi-directional assault by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, killing more than 25 terrorists and recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition. The terrorists launched the attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different flanks in a coordinated […] The post 25 ISWAP Terrorists Killed as Troops Repel Four-Front Attack in Borno appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has lost at least five political appointees within days, in a development that has triggered fresh speculation about political realignment and an emerging battle for influence within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Radda Loses Five Appointees As Katsina APC Camps Battle For Control appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The sources said the terrorists suffered heavy casualties, with more than 25 fighters neutralised, while troops had so far recovered 14 bodies from the battlefield. The post Troops repel ISWAP attack on military base, kill over 25 terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the 2026 Licensing Round, with 40 oil and gas blocks on offer. The Commission Chief Executive (CCE) of the NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the announcement at the 5th anniversary ceremony of the NUPRC, themed “From Uncertainty to Stability: Unlocking the Next Phase of Investment”, which […] The post NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round, unveils plans to boost production appeared first on Tribune Online.

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard's lead headline states that the swampy and near-inaccessible terrain has stalled evacuation of the remains of victims of the Nigerian Air Force plane which crashed at Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, more than 24 hours after the crash. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [NAF plane crash] Swampy terrain stalls recovery efforts 24 hours after appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United Kingdom has invested more than £2 million in 10 clean energy projects across eight African countries, supporting efforts to provide reliable electricity for hospitals, telecommunications networks, agriculture, fishing communities and small businesses. The projects, announced by ZE-Gen on Wednesday, are aimed at helping clean energy companies move from successful pilot schemes to larger-scale […] The post UK invests £2m in clean energy projects across eight African countries appeared first on Tribune Online.

It was a celebration of merit, loyalty and impact at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, as the institution rolled out the red carpet for its best brains and benefactors. Held on Tuesday at the university’s main auditorium, the awards ceremony formed a major highlight of the 18th convocation activities. From Lifetime Achievement to Community Impact, […] The post Redeemer’s University rewards 98 top graduands, others appeared first on Tribune Online.

The state secretary of NUP, Alhassan Musa, said the administration had released more than N21 billion for outstanding gratuities and death benefits.

A High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has sentenced 24-year-old Dahiru Yusuf Abbah to death by hanging for the killing of his father, Dahiru Yusuf, in the Sarkin-Noma area of Lokoja, the state capital. Justice M. M. Gwatana, who delivered the judgment, found the defendant guilty of culpable homicide punishable with death under Section […] The post Court hands 24-year-old death sentence for killing father in Kogi appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 103,428,715 Nigerians are registered to vote in the 2027 general elections, with Lagos State emerging as the country’s largest electoral constituency, ahead of Kano and Kaduna. The post 2027: Lagos Tops Nigeria’s 103.4m Voter Register As INEC Unveils States With Biggest Electoral Weight appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has pledged to protect cashew farmers and investors in the state from exploitation, multiple taxation and illegal revenue collection, describing cashew as a major economic asset with enormous potential to generate foreign exchange and create thousands of jobs. Governor Ododo made the commitment when he received stakeholders in the Kogi […] The post Kogi govt to protect cashew farmers, block illegal revenue collection appeared first on Tribune Online.

The President of African Private Universities and Founder of Maryam Abacha American University Nigeria (MAAUN), Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has been invited to deliver the Convocation Lecture at the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the International Open University (IOU) in Banjul, The Gambia. Gwarzo will also serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the ceremony, […] The post Prof Gwarzo to deliver convocation lecture at International Open University in Gambia appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed two key bills aimed at expanding agricultural education and ensuring free maternal and neonatal healthcare services across the state. The legislations are the Kogi State College of Agriculture, Ochaja-Egume Establishment Bill, 2026, and the Kogi State Free Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Services Bill, 2025. The bills were […] The post Kogi Assembly passes free maternal care, Ochaja-Egume Agriculture College bills appeared first on Tribune Online.

Moniepoint co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, has been named among the 100 emerging leaders featured in TIME100 Next 2026, the annual list published by TIME magazine. The post Moniepoint CEO Eniolorunda Named To TIME100 Next 2026 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

At least 12 soldiers and five civilians were killed and two others abducted when bandits attacked a military base in Bindin village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of the area, Mukhtar Bello told LEADERSHIP that the attack occurred on Tuesday when heavily armed bandits riding on motorcycles in large numbers stormed […]

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is due to have discussions Wednesday, October 7, on plans for an emergency release of as much as 100 million barrels of diesel and crude inventories pledged by G7 leaders last week, according to people familiar with the matter.  The IEA’s Governing Board will have an initial discussion about the releases to […]