Danielle Adewusi’s emergence as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 adds a new chapter to a journey that has combined medicine, women’s health advocacy, public speaking and pageantry. The medical doctor secured the national crown after entering a competition that built on interests she had developed long before her latest pageant victory. Medicine came first Adewusi trained […] The post Five things to know about Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 Danielle Adewusi appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

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 Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he would withdraw from Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ticket and campaign for President Bola Tinubu if petrol sells for ₦600 per litre. Amaechi made the declaration on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today monitored by The News Chronicle, […] The post 2027: Why I May Switch From Atiku to Tinubu — Amaechi appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake website claiming that the online voter registration exercise is currently ongoing. The post INEC warns Nigerians against fake voter registration website appeared first on Vanguard News.

On October 3, 1960, her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent, representing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, formally opened the First Parliament of Independent Nigeria at the Independence Hall. The ceremony, held just two days after the nation attained independence on October 1st, was marked by pomp, colour and deep national pride. The Princess, while […] The post October 3 in History: Nigeria’s First Parliament Was Opened in 1960 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has released a list of holders of its distinguished Islamic chieftaincy titles while warning against unauthorised use or conferment of the positions. The organisation made this known in an official disclaimer dated September 24, 2026, issued in response to what it described as the unauthorised conferment […] The post AT A GLANCE: LEAGUE lists holders of Yoruba Land Islamic chieftaincy titles, warns against fake conferment appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigeria and Egypt are seeking to strengthen their economic ties and expand bilateral trade, which stood at The post Nigeria, Egypt seek stronger economic ties as bilateral trade hits $223m appeared first on Tribune Online.

Russia on Saturday issued a new call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, warning the Ukrainian capital of new "massive" strikes The post Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv appeared first on Vanguard News.

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. On July 6, 2026, Nigeria’s government announced it had finally broken a 46-year jinx. Ajaokuta Steel Company signed a reported 20-year gas supply agreement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, with Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria and NNPC Exploration and Production also involved. Three million standard cubic feet per day of firm gas and […] The post The Steel That Died When The Soviet Union Died and Cost Nigeria $8B 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. WITNESS 2026 — Mind Restructuring & Fourth Industrial Revolution_ That viral banner — family cooking on firewood atop soil of unimaginable wealth — gold, diamond, lithium, crude — yet hungry. Caption: “name of this country in comments please.” We know name: Nigeria. Africa. That image is our 66-year paradox — Oct 1, 1960 to Oct […] The post Stop Hiding Behind History: Gold Beneath Feet, Hunger Above — We Missed Two Golds appeared first on The News Chronicle.

  Teaching and non-teaching staff of Lagos State government-owned universities have commenced an indefinite strike over what they described as unmet demands and the state government’s failure to implement agreements reached with the unions. The workers, under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee of Workers of Lagos State-owned Universities, announced the decision on Friday […]

The Group of Seven has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products from emergency reserves as governments seek to ease pressure on energy markets and soaring diesel prices. The coordinated release will begin immediately and continue for four months, with a substantial volume of diesel expected to reach the market within […]

The Russian side had previously urged foreign nationals and diplomats in Kyiv to leave the city and refrain from visiting Ukraine. The post Russia Issues Fresh Warning For Diplomats, Foreigners To Leave Kyiv appeared first on Channels Television.

  Hollywood actor Jim Carrey has married his longtime girlfriend, Min Ah, years after publicly declaring that he did not see himself walking down the aisle again.   The 64-year-old Ace Ventura star and Min Ah tied the knot in a small, private ceremony in Los Angeles, with Carrey’s representative confirming the news.   The […]

    South Sudanese model Abuk Yurr has drawn widespread attention following a striking runway appearance during Paris Fashion Week.   Closing the Spring/Summer 2027 show for avant-garde label Matières Fécales (Fecal Matter), Yurr walked the runway wearing a metallic gold gown while carrying two suited male figures balanced horizontally across her shoulders. The visual […]

  Shivon Zilis, technology executive and partner of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has broken her silence following the end of their romantic relationship, stating, “I’ve loved him more than life itself.”   Zilis, who shares four children with Musk, spoke about the breakup in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, October 2, 2026, […]

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. When a state commands its young graduates to step forward, pack their bags, and journey across rivers and highways to serve a fatherland in the name of national unity, it enters into an unwritten, sacred covenant with them. The covenant is simple. We send you out to build the nation, and we guarantee you will […] The post They Were Sent To Serve Nigeria, Who Will Save Them From Nigeria? appeared first on The News Chronicle.

“Members of the public are strongly advised not to click on the link or submit any personal information on the website, as doing so may expose them to the risk of having their sensitive personal data harvested or misused,” INEC said.

By Gesinde Adedeji Amosa There are moments in the history of a nation when circumstances present an opportunity that must not be wasted. The current crisis in Nigerian football is one such moment. The resignation of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau; General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi; and members of the […] The post Nigerian Football At A Crossroads (1) 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. The first myth many of us were taught about love, the one that followed us from literature class to late-night Nollywood, from Hollywood trailers to whispered tales in the compound, is seductively simple: true love never dies. Once it is real, it lasts. Forever. It survives poverty and palace, quarrels and queens, distance and betrayal. […] The post Is Love Periodical? Examining Omotola Jalade’s School of Love appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Speaking on the intervention, Pastor Belemina Obunge, Chairman of the RCCG Task Force overseeing the repatriation exercise and Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Special Duties, said the initiative was a humanitarian contribution to the Federal Government's efforts to bring stranded Nigerians home. The post New Batch Of 105 Nigerians Stranded In South Africa Returns Through RCCG Intervention appeared first on Channels Television.

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has stressed the need for sustained investment in basic education as a critical foundation for producing well-rounded citizens, The post Investment in basic education, path to producing future Nigerian leaders — Senate leader appeared first on Tribune Online.