President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the January 2027 elections, naming former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as Director-General of the campaign. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State will serve as Secretary of the campaign council. According to a statement by Presidentail spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, […]

The President called on members of the campaign council to work for the sound defeat of all the forces, who, according to him, planned to take the country backwards

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued at least 59 kidnapped victims and neutralised 11 terrorists during operations nationwide between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20. The post Troops rescue 59 kidnapped victims, kill scores of terrorists in 1 week appeared first on Vanguard News.

When Angélique Kidjo stepped into the spotlight to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the moment was about more than another accolade for an illustrious music career. It was a celebration of African excellence on one of the world’s most recognisable cultural stages. Long before Hollywood permanently etched her name into its […]

The Benue State Police Command has rescued 13 more victims that were kidnapped along the Otukpo–Adoka Road on 14 August 2026 while travelling from Enugu to Abuja. The Command said the rescue followed sustained search and rescue operations by operatives of the Command in collaboration with local security personnel. In a statement issued by the […]

Ghana’s Energy Minister and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapo, has expressed his country’s willingness to begin supplying electricity to Nigeria as part of a broader regional ambition. Ghana already exports power to Togo, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, with Nigeria representing a major new target market. The government’s energy mix plan combines natural gas, […]

Industry analyst has identified some challenges that could hinder anticipated growth in the country’s oil and gas investment strategy. According to the analyst weak financing for deep offshore and onshore oil and gas projects in Nigeria may pose significant challenge to the country’s anticipated $50 billion investment targets. In his analysis, domestic financing for both […]

The Katsina State Government has engaged and placed 7,525 clerics on monthly allowances to preach peace, tranquillity and peaceful coexistence as part of its non-kinetic approach to tackling banditry and other security challenges in the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasiru Muazu Dan Musa, disclosed this in an interview with […]

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 Engineering Imprint of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s Administration   Does the profession of a governor influence the way he governs? It is a simple question, but an interesting one. We often notice the difference when a doctor becomes a governor, or when an economist or educationist takes charge of a state. Their professional experiences may […] The post When A Governor’s Profession Shapes Public Policy 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. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University Branch, has suspended its planned total, comprehensive and indefinite strike following its Congress meeting held on Friday, August 21, 2026. The Congress deliberated extensively on issues affecting the university, particularly the implementation of the new salary structure, payment of outstanding arrears and other entitlements owed […] The post ASUU Gombe University Suspends Planned Indefinite Strike, Sets October Deadline 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. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attempted attack by terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Gajibo in Borno State, forcing the attackers to retreat following a fierce exchange of fire. According to Reports obtained by The News Chronicle, the incident occurred at about 3:32 a.m. on Thursday August 20, when troops […] The post Soldiers Repel Boko Haram Attack on Military Base in Gajibo, Borno State  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. A dispatch rider identified as Austin Ikenna Adiele has allegedly absconded with 35 grammes of gold valued at N7 million entrusted to him for delivery to a customer in Lagos. Adiele, who reportedly worked with Errand Boys Express Logistics at No. 5 Julius Nnamere Close, Igando, Lagos, allegedly collected the gold from the company for […] The post Dispatch Rider Disappears With Customer’s Gold Worth N7 Million in Lagos  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. Gunmen have attacked several communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria, abducting an unspecified number of residents during Friday prayers. The attacks reportedly occurred in Dekara, Gidan Zana, Sabon Gida and Masaka communities, according to residents of the affected areas. The lawmaker representing the area in the National Assembly, Hon. Jafar […] The post Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers During Friday Prayers in Niger State appeared first on The News Chronicle.