The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has secured 2,512 convictions in 11 phases of terrorism trials, with 791 convictions recorded in the latest phase, the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has said. NCTC national coordinator, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this at a press briefing on the outcome of the 11th phase of terrorism trials conducted […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to take a cue from the outcome of the United States midterm elections and use their votes to demand a change of government in the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, its national publicity secretary, said the American elections showed that citizens could […] The post BREAKING: ADC asks Nigerians to vote out APC, cites US midterm election outcome appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Hydrogeologists have appealed to the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the National Water Resources Bill. They said that its enactment would strengthen regulation and help address pollution and other challenges affecting the country’s water resources. The experts spoke yesterday at the 37th International Conference of the Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists (NAH), with the […]

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has presented the state’s 2027 Appropriation Bill of a projected revenue of N1.242 trillion to the House of Assembly for consideration and passage. Presenting the “Budget of Assured Prosperity for Sustainable Growth and Development,” Governor Diri explained that the 2027 proposals were derived from broad stakeholder engagements involving […]

Tunji Aluasa, who is Minister of Education, said President Tinubu transformed Nigeria from a "moribund country" to one that is growing in three years. The post I Met Many Of Tinubu’s Classmates At Chicago State University, He’s A Genius — Tunji Alausa appeared first on Channels Television.

Rock disclosed that he was addicted to watching pornography, admitting that the habit contributed to his failure as a husband.

Kaduna State Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM) has warned hunters, farmers and other residents against indiscriminate bush burning as the harmattan season approaches. In a statement, the co-director of KADCCAM, Ibrahima Yakubu, urged the residents to take precautionary measures to prevent fires, particularly in communities, farmlands, forests, markets and other areas vulnerable to fire outbreaks. […]

The Nigeria Police Force’s Zone 10 Command in Sokoto has withheld the identities of five police officers killed by suspected bandits along the Sokoto–Gusau highway, saying their families are still being notified. The zonal public relations officer, DSP Abdullahi Faruk Ambursa, told *LEADERSHIP* in Sokoto on Monday that the Command would not release the officers’ […]

Four Nigerian-Americans have won elective positions in the United States mid-term elections, securing seats in local government and state legislatures across Maryland, Texas, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. The winners, Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa and Carol Kazeem, are all members of the Democratic Party, which flipped control of both the House and Senate, according […] The post Four Nigerian-Americans Win US Mid-Term Elections appeared first on OsunDefender.

Kaduna State government has said the 17-kilometre Kayarda-Dan Alhaji Road in Lere local government area is 95 per cent complete. The remaining section is expected to be delivered within one week. The managing director (MD) of Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr Abdullahi Baba Ahmad, stated this during an inspection of ongoing road projects in […]

The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has urged schools to ensure that the adoption of digital technology improves the quality of education and produces better learning outcomes. He gave the advice yesterday at the launch of SchoolTra, a digital management software for public and private schools in Kaduna State. The emir, who was […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in Ogere, Ogun State. The operators use the facility to process waste petroleum products into Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as diesel, for sale in the Nigerian market. The discovery followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted on […]

The Flamingos of Nigeria will be aiming to make history when they take on Brazil in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Wednesday night. The post FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Can Flamingos Make History Against Brazil? appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Several indigenes of Ogun State have renewed their resolve to protect what they described as their heritage and ensure that the ‘Ogun for Ogun’ mandate of prominent stakeholders in the state is actualised in the 2027 governorship election. They made the pledge in their separate remarks during the ward-to-ward tours undertaken by the governorship candidate […]

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 United States President Barack Obama has reacted to the Democratic Party’s victory over President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the just-concluded midterm elections. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, Obama said the election results reflected Americans’ desire for political leaders who promote unity, offer practical solutions and prioritise public service […] The post Obama Breaks Silence After Democrats’ Victory Over Trump’s Republicans appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to strengthen cooperation to tackle misinformation, disinformation, and emerging threats to the information environment ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja when the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Vowles, paid him a […]

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 World Bank has expressed concerns over how Nigerian states have been prioritising spending on roads and transport infrastructure over education, health and social protection despite increased government revenues since 2023. The bank said it raised concerns over how states are spending money. The News Chronicle reports that World Bank representative Gloria Joseph-Raji said during […] The post World Bank Faults States Over Higher Spending on Roads Than Social Services appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that between October 2023 and July 2026, the agency recorded 52 illegal-mining cases. He said during the same period, the commission also secured the forfeiture of 102 tonnes of solid minerals. Olukoyede stated this in a keynote address themed, “Uprooting the […]

Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) deliveries reportedly rose by around 30 per cent year-on-year between January and October to their highest level since 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says. According to the IEA Global Gas Security Review 2026, released on Tuesday, Nigeria provided additional LNG to international markets following the escalation of the Middle […]

Despite its reservations, the DSS said its Director-General had directed an investigation into the allegation out of respect for Atiku, whom it described as an elder statesman.

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has pledged not to disappoint the Senate, the National Assembly or Nigerians following his recognition as the Most Outstanding Deputy Senate President since the country’s return to democratic rule in 1999. Barau gave the assurance yesterday when he received an award presented by the Senate Press Corps (SPC), the […]

Ogun State government has reconstituted the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council (AIAC). The government reaffirmed its legal authority to oversee the administrative and traditional affairs of Ijebuland pending the appointment and coronation of a new Awujale. The decision followed the reported withdrawal of some members of the council, established by the state government in August 2025, […]

Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected counterfeit United States (US) dollar printing factory in Kiniso Village, via Ajue, Odigbo local government area. It arrested one suspect, recovered three bags of suspected counterfeit dollar notes. The operation followed a complaint by a resident of Sabo, Okitipupa, who alleged that he was defrauded of $6,000, […]

BY HENRY TYOHEMBA AND CHUKWUKA ERSAMUS, Abuja Campus life is increasingly taking a toll on Nigerian university students as rising food prices, expensive transportation, accommodation shortages, poor infrastructure and other economic challenges make the pursuit of higher education a daily struggle. For many undergraduates, the excitement of gaining admission into a university and pursuing their […]

There was anxiety in Sokoto State ahead of today’s flag-off of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign, as the party alleged that the state government had sealed its campaign secretariat in the state capital. The state chairman of the ADC, Hon. Abdullahi Maigwandu, who confirmed the development in a telephone interview last night, described […]