Suspected bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, after attacking his residence on Thursday night and killing four security personnel. The gunmen reportedly invaded Bungudu town and proceeded to the chairman’s residence in the Zango area, less than 20 kilometres from the state capital, Gusau. […] The post Gunmen Abduct Zamfara LG Chairman, Kill Four Security Personnel appeared first on OsunDefender.

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled part of his manifesto for the 2027 presidential election, proposing the deployment of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and drones to drive governance, tackle corruption and strengthen national security if elected. Sowore made the proposals in separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, […] The post 2027: I’ll Appoint AI, Drone As Ministers — Sowore appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu In recent years, the practice of community marriages, popularly known as Auren Gata or mass weddings—has become an increasingly important social intervention in several Nigerian states, including Kebbi. Through the Nanas Foundation, the Wife of the Governor of Kebbi State, Her Excellency Hajiya Nafisa Idris, has partnered with the state government […]

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. One thing that many women won’t say out loud is this: being visible as a woman, online or offline, often comes with a tax you never agreed to pay. It is the tax of unsolicited attention, of boundaries tested, and of the quiet assumption that access equals invitation. This belief has hardened into a kind […] The post The Tonin Effect: “Love You, Bestie” and the Price Women Pay for Being Visible Online appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The lengthy absence of Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change. The post Cameroon: Paul Biya’s 48-day absence sparks debate over government inaction appeared first on Vanguard News.

The major fires have been burning for two or three days, with many hundreds of firefighters battling them around the clock, to the point of exhaustion. The post 160,000 Evacuated As Record Wildfires Ravage France, Spain appeared first on Channels Television.

The video, in which one of the policemen was heard telling the motorist, “If you are Igbo, I will detain you,” has gone viral, with concerns over the ethnic profiling by the officer.

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Ondo State recorded the highest burden, contributing 30 per cent of confirmed cases, followed by Bauchi with 25 per cent, Taraba with 14 per cent, Edo with 10 per cent and Benue with six per cent. The post Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Folorunsho said preliminary investigations revealed that the vessel was carrying an estimated 32.82 metric tonnes of fuel oil and 650 metric tonnes of crude oil without the required documentation or lawful authorization.

A young Saudi prince was found dead in a luxury London hotel after investigators concluded he had consumed a combination of alcohol, GHB and other substances months after undergoing treatment for addiction. Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi al Saud was discovered dead inside his £600-a-night room at the Marriott Hotel in […] The post How young Saudi prince died in London hotel after taking cocktail of drugs appeared first on Tribune Online.

A fresh legal dispute has emerged over the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Kogi West Senatorial District, with Hon. Samuel Bamidele Aro The post Kogi West: Aro challenges Karimi’s APC senatorial nomination in Court appeared first on Tribune Online.

By CHIKA IZUORA, SIVOWAKU ABIODUN, OLUMIDE OJUOKAIYE Petrol prices in Nigeria look set to rise after crude oil topped $100 a barrel, tightening supplies and pushing up landing costs, industry sources said Friday. Major depots are reporting dwindling stocks and marketers are holding talks to agree new retail rates. However, industry bodies have urged caution […]