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 Federal Government has formally unveiled its 2026 agreements with academic and non-academic staff unions across the nation’s tertiary institutions, officially commencing the payment of approved allowances to eligible personnel nationwide from January 1, 2026. Announcing the development, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, said the move demonstrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s […] The post FG Commences Payment of New Allowances to Tertiary Education Staff, Unveils 2026 Agreements appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, on Tuesday disclosed that the party will soon unveil a frontline presidential candidate it will be adopting for the 2027 presidential election. Aniebonam, who revealed this to journalists, explained that due to prolonged litigation over the leadership of the party, it did not […]

The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publish a comprehensive audit of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, following the Federal Government’s decision to re-route the road. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Director-General of the MDPCO, Hon. Felix Hassan Hyat, described the administration as disoriented […]

Ondo State Government has directed the Ministries of Environment and Health to commence extensive fumigation of the river in The post NAF aircraft crash: Ondo govt orders river fumigation, distribution of health kits appeared first on Tribune Online.

Leader of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Government Ekpemupolo, has advised the people of Lagos State not to allow a repeat of what played out in the 2023 election in the state during the 2027 presidential election. He called on the people to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise by the Independent National […]

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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. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Ibrahim Jimoh, has pledged to prioritize accountability, reduce waste and ensure timely approval of the organization’s multibillion-dollar budget. Jimoh made the pledge in an interview following the presentation of the UN’s proposed 2027 program budget by Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. He described Nigeria’s leadership of […] The post Nigeria’s UN Budget Committee Chair Vows to Cut Waste, Strengthen Accountability appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Trademarks Global Concepts Limited has acquired a 56.18% controlling stake in eTranzact International Plc, bringing a new majority owner and five board appointments to the Nigerian payments company. The post Access Bank Exits eTranzact as Trademarks Global Takes 56.18% Control appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described “the oppressive tendencies” of Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, as mere inconveniences that will soon blow away. Saraki said this in reaction to the judgement of the Court of Appeal which dismissed the criminal defamation and cyberbullying case filed against him by the Kwara State Government. […]

WHuman rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a N5 billion fundamental rights suit against the Department of State Services (DSS), its director-general, Tosin Ajayi, and two other defendants over an alleged assault at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2480/2026, filed on Tuesday, Sowore is seeking damages […] The post Sowore Sues DSS, AGF For N5bn Over Alleged Assault In Court appeared first on OsunDefender.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria against restoring broad petrol subsidies, recommending targeted financial assistance and social protection programmes to cushion vulnerable households against rising energy costs. The fund said blanket fuel subsidies were fiscally expensive, disproportionately benefited higher-income consumers and could worsen pressure on public finances amid rising borrowing costs. Rodrigo Valdés, […] The post IMF Warns FG Against Return of Fuel Subsidy appeared first on OsunDefender.

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 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the omission of some candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship election followed a Supreme Court ruling that political parties that failed to submit their membership registers cannot sponsor candidates for elections. The Commission said the decision was in compliance with the Supreme Court […] The post Why We Excluded Some Political Parties From 2027 Governorship Elections – INEC appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Jimoh urged other Member States to fulfil their financial commitments promptly, stressing the importance of predictable funding for the UN’s operations and programmes.

Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged registered voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing them as instruments for peaceful political change. Atiku also criticised the economic conditions under President Bola Tinubu, promising to make life affordable and restore security for Nigerians if elected president. The former […]

The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to extend its 2027 budget town hall meetings to local government areas to enable residents to present their priority needs directly to the government. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Bashir Muhammad Achida, disclosed this during the launch of the 2027 Zonal Budget Discussion for the […] The post Sokoto to extend 2027 budget town hall meetings to LGAs appeared first on Tribune Online.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has emerged as the leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, moving ahead of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane in the latest power rankings. The post 2026 Ballon d’Or: Final power rankings revealed ahead of ceremony appeared first on Vanguard News.

The federal government the minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has directed vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities to prioritise transparency, accountability and due process in financial management, procurement, recruitment, promotion, admissions and other activities to strengthen governance and improve academic standards. Ahmad, gave the charge when he opened the 2026 retreat of the […]

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. Music lovers were treated to electrifying live performances by Tobi Majek and the Da Seed Band, as well as Scott Martins and the Electrified Band, at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos on Tuesday night. The event, which ended in the early hours of Wednesday, was part of activities marking Felabration, the annual music festival […] The post Tobi Majek, Scott Martins Thrill Fans at Felabration in Lagos appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has organised a four-day training programme on Pedagogical ICT Integration in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the ZSUBEB Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Musa Maizare, said the training was to strengthen technology-assisted teaching and learning […] The post UBEC, SUBEB begin pedagogical ICT training in Zamfara appeared first on Tribune Online.