A 90-year-old nonagenarian, Pa Joseph Iduoriyekemwen, father of the Edo South Senatorial District candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, has been abducted by suspected gunmen from his residence in Amagba, Benin City. The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday. The development has sparked concern in the state, with suggestions […]

resident Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on the completion of 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a rare achievement in a democratic system. The post Tinubu Hails Modi’s 25 Years In Public Office, Says India-Nigeria Ties Will Grow Stronger 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. The case between the Government of Anambra State and ‘Pastor’ Harrison Anazodo, an Onitsha-based spiritualist, who is reported to be married to over 50 women and also involved in wife swapping, among others, today appeared at the Anambra State High Court for continuation of his trial. During the proceedings, an application to grant the defendant […] The post Anambra ‘Pastor’ Married to Over 50 Wives Denied Bail in Human Trafficking, Abduction Case appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Amuzu made the commitment while commissioning another borehole project for public use at Laloko Compound, Igbore, in Abeokuta South, where he reiterated his commitment to providing practical interventions in communities lacking basic amenities.

As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary, Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, has called for stronger democratic institutions, greater citizen participation and increased fiscal and administrative powers for states to consolidate the country’s democratic gains. Adegbenro, the Otunba Laje of Owu Kingdom, made the call in his Independence anniversary message, in which he described Nigeria’s journey […]

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested the principal suspect in the murder of an Islamic teacher, Malam Rilwanu Dauda, in Karofin Madaki, Bauchi metropolis. Dauda, a 46-year-old of Karofin Madaki, was reportedly attacked and stabbed with a knife by one Abdulrazak Sale, alias “Abba Sale Police,” a 24-year-old of Karofin Madaki, and members of his […]

Nigerians living outside the country who plan to pursue higher education back home can face an unexpected challenge that has little to do with gaining admission. A student may be thousands of kilometres away, preparing for university, polytechnic or college of education admission in Nigeria, yet still need to find a practical way to complete […] The post JAMB UTME Abroad: Full List of Foreign Centres and what the new Canada Plan means for Nigerians appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has declared that he will manage public funds with discipline if elected governor of the state in 2027. Lulu-Briggs made the declaration during a media parley to herald his governorship campaign in Buguma City, the headquarters of the Asari-Toru local government […]

Two organisations, Olam Agri and the Sustainable Collective Advocacy for Africa Development, have launched a livelihood initiative to help women and youth farmers withstand economic hardship during off-farm seasons in Kwara State. The Community Resilience Opportunities for Women and Youth Project, also known as CROWY SOY, is designed to equip beneficiaries with practical skills, entrepreneurship […]

The Azurfa Women and Youth Development Initiative (AWOYDI) has commended the Bauchi State House of Assembly for adopting a motion to establish additional Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the state. The organisation said the development followed its engagement with the leadership and members of the House, with support from Plan International, to improve access […]

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has commenced the recruitment process for the ad hoc staff to be engaged for the December 29 Local Government Council Elections in the State. The post OYSIEC opens registration portal for recruitment of ad hoc staff, closes October 20 appeared first on Tribune Online.

A ten-year-old, Amb Virtuosa Ihechiziterem Ikemezuo-Chintuo, representing Abia State, has emerged first runner-up at the “2026 Little Miss Nigeria” pageant. Virtuosa finished behind Aisha Salau Audu, who emerged the overall winner at the keenly contested national grand finale, which featured young contestants drawn from different states. The Abia-born contestant also won the coveted “Little Miss […]

Bichi further described Senator Barau I. Jibrin, as the leader of the APC in Kano North Senatorial District, stressing that the party remains united under his leadership.

Jigawa State governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has signed a N63.478 billion supplementary budget for the state and its 27 local government areas for the 2026 fiscal year. The governor signed the extra budget after the State House of Assembly passed the bill into law. The supplementary appropriation provides N46.369 billion for the state and N17.109 […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed the application filed by a former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court, London in UK. The post EFCC opposes Diezani’s plea to present evidence of UK court judgment acquitting her appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Northern Youth Progressive Network (NYPN) has commended High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his contribution to protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure, describing his intervention as critical to national economic stability. In a publication by its Directorate of Media and Publicity titled, “The Three Crowns of Tompolo,” made available to […]

Speaking after the match, an emotional Messi admitted he struggled to put the moment into words.

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called for increased private sector investment in eye health. He said about 24 million Nigerians are living with vision loss, much of which is preventable or treatable. Salako spoke yesterday at a Public-Private Sector Roundtable on Eye Health, in Abuja. He said […]

Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has announced a N1 billion Teachers’ Appreciation Fund to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration. He also directed the commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education to reinstate any teacher below 65 years who had been disengaged on account of attainment of 60 years. Otti stated these at 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. Twenty-five leaders of women’s rights organisations in Imo State have undergone training on feminist leadership, movement building and prevention of gender-based violence. The one-day capacity-building programme, held in Owerri, was organised by the Women Information Network (WINET), in collaboration with the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement, under the Strengthening Women’s Movements in Nigeria […] The post Women’s Rights: 25 Imo Leaders Trained on GBV Prevention, Feminist Leadership appeared first on The News Chronicle.

“I didn’t read Cristiano’s statement, I was watching Portugal U21 game,” Jesus told reporters, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The post I haven’t read Ronaldo’s statement; was watching U-21 game – Portugal coach appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the restoration of 3,000 local government workers earlier removed from the state payroll. The post Otu restores 3,000 local govt workers to payroll appeared first on Tribune Online.