The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 39-year-old Abdulrazak Ibrahim while in the custody of vigilantes at Bakin Kura area of Bauchi metropolis. The deceased was reportedly invited to the vigilante office following a theft complaint lodged by his mother, Hauwa Ibrahim, for investigation, recovery of the […]

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) has been fined $321,000 (£238,000) by FIFA for disciplinary breaches arising from the World Cup final, with midfielder Leandro Paredes handed a 10-match suspension. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee also ordered Argentina to play its next two home matches with 50 per cent of the available spectator capacity as part of the […]

‎The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has lost two of its officers following an ambush by suspected criminal elements in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. ‎The Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Jimoh  Adeniken, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, said the incident occurred as the officers were coming […]

The outbreak, which was declared on May 15, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there are currently no approved... The post Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 5,000 cases 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. Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Plateau State and recovered an AK-47 rifle and other weapons, while a separate operation in Edo State led to the rescue of a kidnapped victim from suspected kidnappers. In Plateau, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, working with vigilantes and local hunters, carried out an […] The post Army Raids Plateau Settlements, Arrests Suspected Gunrunner With AK-47 Magazines appeared first on The News Chronicle.

A former Master Sergeant of the Massachusetts National Guard, Nicholas Wells, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison by a United States federal court in Boston for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Wells, 45, was sentenced on Thursday by US District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who also ordered him to serve five […]

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 22 players to camp ahead of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship in Tunis, Tunisia. The championship, initially scheduled to be hosted by the Democratic Republic of Congo, was relocated to Tunisia and will take place from September 13 to 27. The invited players comprise four setters, […]

Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defended Atiku’s change of position on petrol subsidy removal, saying leadership requires the courage to rethink policies that are inflicting hardship on citizens. In a post on X on Friday, Ibe was responding to the Presidency’s criticism of Atiku over his proposed Atiku Economic […] The post Media aide defends Atiku’s change of position on subsidy removal appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Imole Campaign Council has dismissed reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is planning to defect from the Accord Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The campaign council, which coordinated Adeleke’s activities during the August 15 Osun governorship election, described the governor’s visit to Tinubu […]

Arsenal made a flying start to their Premier League title defence with a convincing 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City in the opening match of the 2026/27 season on Friday. The Gunners wasted little time asserting their authority at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Ødegaard all finding the […]

The President of the Nigerian Burn Injuries Society (NBIS), Dr Innih A. Kadiri, has called for stronger efforts to improve paediatric burn care and tackle burn wound infections, describing both as critical challenges affecting the survival and long-term wellbeing of burn patients in Nigeria. Kadiri made the call in his welcome address at the 31st […] The post NBIS president calls for better child burn care, national burn data appeared first on Tribune Online.

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has urged the newly inaugurated commissioners to recognise that their oath of office was not an undertaking to serve themselves, friends or interest groups, but the people of Benue. Governor Alia, who gave the charge on Friday at the Government House, Makurdi, during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly confirmed […] The post Benue gov charges new commissioners against using office to serve self, friends appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, has described the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) as a longstanding partner of the Commission, commending the Foundation’s contributions to constitutional democracy, the rule of law, and good governance globally. The INEC Chairman stated this on Friday, 21 August 2026, in Abuja while receiving […] The post 2027: INEC expresses commitment to partnership on electoral technology appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Edo State Government has denied banning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, from entering the state. The government made the clarification on Friday through the The post Edo govt denies banning Davido from entering state appeared first on Tribune Online.

Eight people have been killed after a civilian-contracted aircraft crashed near a US Air Force long-range radar site in Alaska, the US military has said. The aircraft crashed shortly after midday local time (20:00 GMT) on Thursday near Cape Newenham, a remote site on Alaska’s south-west coast that hosts an airport serving a long-range radar […]

Families of abducted schoolchildren and other victims in Borno have called for their immediate rescue and safe return, expressing concern over the continued captivity of their loved ones 100 days after the abduction of 42 pupils and students of Mussa Primary and Junior Day Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The demand was made […] The post Borno: Families demand rescue of abducted schoolchildren after 100 days appeared first on Tribune Online.

Several people were injured on Friday after a person armed with a sword reportedly attacked a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, the municipality has said. The Fagersta municipality confirmed the incident in a statement, while Swedish police said one person had been taken into custody. “A call was received regarding a case of ongoing deadly […]

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ifeanyi Nwankwo, in connection with the alleged murder of his friend, 56-year-old Kelechi Madu, in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. Madu was reported missing on August 18, 2026, after he left home the previous evening and failed to return. According to the […]

The Nasarawa State Government has welcomed its exclusion from the latest travel advisory issued by the United Kingdom Government, describing it as a positive recognition of improving peace and security in the state. The advisory, issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and described as still current as at 21st August 2026, […]

Google has announced a one-year free subscription to its Google AI Plus service for students in Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, in a move aimed at widening access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and strengthening digital skills among young Nigerians. The subscription, valued at N92,400 per student, is available to students aged 18 […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna— The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 kidnapped victims, including men, women and children, who were abducted by armed men in Folwaya Village, near Birnin Gwari. The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were reportedly abducted while travelling in commercial buses on Wednesday. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, […] The post Kidnappers flee as police rescue 75 victims in Birnin Gwari appeared first on Vanguard News.

The convention then produced a result that many people instinctively felt was wrong. Should that not make us examine the convention rather than simply blame the individual?