A viral moment from the Kano State Government’s mass wedding programme has sparked fresh debate over the priorities of government spending, after a groom publicly celebrated the addition of another wife during the state-sponsored ceremony. The groom, who spoke during the event, cheerfully declared: “I just added another wife; I have three already.” The comment […]

Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella Damon is stepping into the fashion world after signing with prestigious modelling agency IMG Models. The 20-year-old now has a profile on IMG’s website, where she is listed as being based in New York. Page Six was first to report the development, while representatives for the agency and the actor had […]

Getting a job offer from a UK licensed sponsor is a big step, but for many, the process continues until the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) assessment is finished. The post Applying for a UK Work visa? 7 mistakes to avoid during your interview  appeared first on Tribune Online.

Bishop Wale Oke, has raised the alarm over alleged moves by religious extremists to turn Nigeria into a caliphate, urging the Federal ... The post PFN to FG: Crush religious extremism, criminality bent on turning Nigeria into a caliphate appeared first on Tribune Online.

A pregnant woman has appealed for urgent assistance after flooding in parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, left her stranded inside her home. In an emotional appeal shared online, the woman said the floodwaters had made it impossible for her to leave the house or carry out her normal daily activities. She called on relevant […]

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 ENDURING PEACE have foiled an ambush by suspected bandits during a follow-up operation in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one attacker and recovering an AK-47 rifle. The operation followed the arrest and interrogation of a suspected bandit, whose confession provided troops with intelligence on a weapon allegedly concealed […] The post Troops Turn Tables On Bandits, Recover AK-47 In Plateau appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Nigeria’s Customs Modernisation Project has been adopted as the model for a 20-year, $3.1bn AfCFTA customs modernisation programme across about 50 member countries. The ICRC says the deal demonstrates how properly structured public-private partnerships can attract private capital, improve public revenue and support Nigeria’s push towards a $1trn economy. The project’s B’Odogwu platform, developed by […] The post Nigeria’s Customs PPP Model Adopted For $3.1bn AfCFTA Modernisation Project appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Families of soldiers detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have insisted that the officers remain The post ‘They’re innocent until proven guilty,’ families of detained soldiers speak on alleged coup plot appeared first on Tribune Online.

For Nigerians hoping to study abroad without carrying the full weight of international tuition, accommodation, travel and immigration expenses, August 2026 has quietly opened a much bigger window than many applicants may realise. The opportunity is not sitting in one country or under one scholarship name, and the most interesting part is that the doors […] The post Three Foreign Scholarship Opportunities Nigerians should watch between August and November 2026 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has authorised 20 universities to commence processes for industrial action over the alleged failure of the Federal Government and state governments to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement The post ASUU threatens strike, gives 20 varsities 14-day ultimatum appeared first on Tribune Online.

Three candidates from the three major political parties in the state were expected at the event. They are the ruling Accord Party Candidate Ademola Adeleke; the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and the ADC Candidate Najeem Salaam.

To the people of Osun, your voice is your power. Do not be cowed. Turn out, stand firm, and vote in peace. Reject violence in all its forms. Let your message be clear: we choose leaders, not conflicts. We build communities, not battlefields. We trust in the ballot, not the bullet.

Participants at a stakeholder engagement on “Youth and Election Nexus Ahead of the 2026 Osun State Gubernatorial Election” have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Civil Society Organisations, tertiary institutions and media houses to take urgent steps to address low youth participation, voter apathy, and the rising number of invalid votes in elections. […] The post Osun 2026: Stakeholders Demand Data, Voter Education To Tackle Youth Apathy appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigeria Customs Service generated ₦4.03trn in revenue in the first half of 2026, putting it well ahead of its mid-year pace and strengthening its prospects of meeting the ₦11.074trn target set for the full year. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi attributed the increase to automation, intelligence-led enforcement and the replacement of manual customs processes with standardised […] The post Customs Generates ₦4.03trn In H1, Races Towards ₦11trn 2026 Target appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

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 Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has reaffirmed her support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general election. Ezekwesili also called for a new political trajectory focused on improving governance, restoring human dignity and addressing systemic failures that have prevented Nigeria’s political system from […] The post 2027: Nothing Has Changed, I Still Support Peter Obi — Ezekwesili Declares appeared first on The News Chronicle.