INEC has reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force remains the constitutionally recognised lead agency for election security, insisting that military deployment during elections must only occur under exceptional circumstances and strictly within the limits of the law. The electoral commission urged the Armed Forces to remain politically neutral and discharge any election-related responsibilities with professionalism, […] The post Stay Neutral, Leave Election Security Leadership To Police – INEC To Military appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The National Population Commission (NPC) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s persistently high youth unemployment, underemployment, and the out-of-school children population, warning that these challenges continue to threaten the country’s ability to harness its youthful population for national development despite government interventions. The Federal Commissioner of the commission for Gombe State, Abubakar Mohammed Danburam, disclosed this […]

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. Popular political singer Dauda Kahutu Rarara has come under heavy criticism on social media after releasing a diss song directed at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Professor Isa Ali Pantami. The News Chronicle reports that numerous social media users reacted to the song, expressing dissatisfaction with its content. Many critics […] The post Rarara Under Fire Over Diss Song Targeting PDP’s Pantami appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has thrown its doors open for a fresh round of hiring, and thousands of job seekers across the country are already scrambling to get their documents in order. The federal agency, which sits under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and is charged with keeping pests, diseases and contaminated […] The post NAQS 2026 Recruitment Application Portal Now Open: How to Apply, Requirements and Deadline appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Oprah Winfrey has announced she’s shutting down the boarding school that made headlines, sparked a scandal, and changed hundreds of young lives over the past two decades. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG), the $40 million campus she built outside Johannesburg in 2007, will close its doors for good after the 2027 academic […] The post Oprah Winfrey Is Closing Her South Africa Girls’ School After 20 Years — Here’s Why, and What Happens to the Students appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

England forward Marcus Rashford has confirmed his departure from FC Barcelona following the conclusion of his loan agreement with the Catalan club. In a social media post, the 28-year-old expressed gratitude to the club’s coaching staff, teammates, and supporters, describing his time in Spain as a “positive and memorable experience.” “I’ve enjoyed every moment and […]

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! Champion Jamie Ding proved to be a winning combination after taking home the top prize of $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The pair successfully answered the final million-dollar question, securing the grand prize, which Affleck said would be donated to his nonprofit organisation, the Eastern […]

“The remaining suspect, identified as Joro Jarkata, a 20-year-ol male from Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, was apprehended.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said the proposed establishment of state police must be anchored on accountability, professionalism and service to the people, warning that it must never become a tool for political repression. Kalu stated this in his address at the 2026 South-East Regional Security Summit, with the […]

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has said that meaningful development cannot be achieved in an atmosphere of mutual distrust, division and conflict, stressing that sustainable progress thrives only where harmony, justice and peaceful coexistence prevail. The governor also called on religious and traditional leaders to reject divisive politics and play leading roles in ensuring […]

“What could have been and should have been consensual sex quickly escalated into sexual violence and a non-consensual nightmare.”

Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has urged political actors in Kaduna State to shun divisive politics ahead of the 2027 general elections and embrace issue-based campaigns that promote peace, unity and development. Hayab made the call on Thursday in Kaduna during the inauguration of the Kaduna State Indigenous Ministers […]

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has rejected FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors, deepening growing opposition to the governing body’s plans. Representatives of all 41 CONCACAF member associations met on Thursday to discuss the proposal amid increasing concerns over FIFA’s governance, transparency […]

They described the campaign as a symbolic protest against the alleged xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa.