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. It appears the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of world oil passed before the US–Iran war, was one of the most urgent tasks of humanity. The United States has, for six months, been unable to reopen this vital artery, which handled 100–140 commercial ships daily. Then, like magic, Oman and Iran […] The post Remaining Sane In An Increasingly Insane World appeared first on The News Chronicle.

A member of the House of Representatives and chairman, House Committee on Nigeria–China Friendship Group, Hon. Jafaru Yakubu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the urgent reconstruction of the Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede Road, a 48km stretch in Taraba State. Yakubu, who sponsored the motion in the House calling for immediate intervention on the […]

A Christian advocacy organisation, RID Nigeria, has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, the national chairman of JIBWIS, over his public labelling of Christians as “infidels” during a mass wedding in Kano on August 9, 2026. Ten days after the remarks he made before sitting governors, no arrest or invitation […]

…Party asks security agencies to intensify investigation By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi State has appealed to youths and party faithful in Ohaukwu Local Government Area to shun reprisals over the death of Elder Ubochi Onwe and allow security agencies to investigate the incident. The party made the appeal […] The post Ebonyi Killing: APGA urges youths to shun reprisal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tension has mounted in Nri community, Anaocha LGA of Anambra State over the murder of a prominent traditional title holder, Oba Maduka Arubaluezeama, A source in the community told LEADERSHIP Friday that the assassination of Arubaluezeama had created tension in the area because his alleged murder was being linked to the controversy around the community’s […]

“To clarify this rumour, the APC chairman is here. I have never promised to share government positions. Since joining APC, I never..." The post I never promised to share govt positions in my journey to APC — Gov Mutfwang 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. Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a massive 3.1kg (6.8lb) bladder stone from a 55-year-old man, in what they believe could be the largest bladder stone ever recorded. The unusual procedure was carried out last week at Trincomalee General Hospital in eastern Sri Lanka. The patient had initially been admitted after suffering a stroke. While […] The post Doctors Remove 3.1kg Bladder Stone from Man in Sri Lanka appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has handed over the Kad-Adalci Pilot Community Justice Centres to the Kaduna State government, with the stakeholders saying the initiative would improve access to fair, affordable and timely dispute resolution. The ceremony held yesterday at the Justice Muhammadu Bello Bar Centre, Kaduna, brought together government agencies, traditional […]

The Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the federal government, has commenced the distribution of 20,000 bags of free fertiliser to 8,000 farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and cushion rising input costs. The distribution, flagged off in Calabar, is being implemented under the Farm Input Support Programme […]

Premier League referees are set to take a tougher approach to holding, pushing and grappling during corners and attacking set-pieces this season. Arsenal and Manchester United were among the league’s most productive teams from set-pieces last season, making dead-ball situations an important part of their attacking approach. The new refereeing emphasis could force clubs to […] The post Premier League’s New Rules Could Hurt Arsenal, Manchester United, Others’ Set-Piece Advantage appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the removal of the fuel subsidy, saying the decision brought “bad news” to Nigerians from the first day of his tenure. Momodu spoke on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he also questioned the […] The post Subsidy: Tinubu Gave Nigerians Bad News From Day One — Momodu appeared first on OsunDefender.

Cross River State governor Bassey Otu has been commended by the Territorial Archbishop of Calabar, Archbishop Josef Bassey, for ordering the release of an online critic accused of defaming him, with the cleric urging other Nigerian leaders to emulate the governor’s restraint. The critic was arrested and detained after an aide to the governor initiated […]

  President Bola Tinubu has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to embrace an all-inclusive approach to governance and avoid stigmatising or victimising his political opponents following his victory in the recent governorship election. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when Adeleke visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stressing that the governor’s victory should […] The post Don’t Stigmatise Your Opponents — Tinubu Tells Adeleke After Election Victory 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 Muslim-Muslim ticket man in the North, Mr. Sani Yahaya Jingir, made headline news for some days. He made some disturbing and controversial comments which many Nigerians, both Christians and Muslims, found nauseating, as they could not believe such words were coming from a religious figure.   What is even more disappointing is that he […] The post Daurawa Has Probably Ended the Muslim-Muslim Ticket Debate appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Nigerian naira is trading around ₦1,349.06 to the US dollar on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to the latest available live USD/NGN indication. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar was recently quoted at about ₦1,344.45, based on the latest available official-market indication from Thursday. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says […] The post Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, August 21, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, “Operation FansanYamma”, have rescued 10 civilians in separate operations in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States in the last 48 hours. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the media information officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja. According to the statement, troops on […]

Traxport Rail Services Ltd has engaged climate consultancy organisation Climate Focus to design and strengthen the carbon programme for its proposed Lagos–Kano Low-Carbon Freight Corridor, as the company seeks to align the project with international carbon standards and position it to attract climate finance. Announced on 17th August, 2026, the engagement will see Climate Focus […]

A former Senate leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to secure the release of schoolchildren and other victims abducted by insurgents in Mussa and Lassa communities in Southern Borno. Checks revealed that 42 pupils were abducted from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Mussa in May. A similar […]

Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has presented Jeeps to five former heads of security agencies in the state for their sacrificial service, cooperation and team spirit. The beneficiaries are former commissioner of police, now an assistant inspector-general, Danladi Isa and the outgoing commander, 14th Brigade, Nigeria Army, Ohafia, Brig-Gen. H.M. Bello. Others are former director, […]

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. Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, says the Soludo administration is committed to transforming education in underserved communities across the state without compromising academic standards. Ogugua made this known while receiving members of the Elite Youths of Anam Foundation from Anambra West at his office at the State Secretariat Complex, Awka. He commended […] The post Anambra Won’t Lower Education Standards for Underserved Communities — Commissioner Ogugua appeared first on The News Chronicle.