‎Grammy-winning Haitian musician and Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean has spoken openly about his connection to Nigeria on several occasions, tracing his ancestral roots back to West Africa through DNA testing and deep-seated cultural ties. ‎The musician, who spoke about his affinity with Africa in an interview with One54 Africa, noted that it started when he […]

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. There is a question Nigerians should begin asking more boldly whenever they assess those occupying public office: “Our leaders have degrees, but do they truly have education?” At first glance, the question may seem absurd. After all, many Nigerian politicians proudly display an array of university degrees, diplomas, professional certifications and honorary titles. During election […] The post Our Leaders Have Degrees, But Do They Have Education? appeared first on The News Chronicle.

PSC approves major deployment of senior police officers, appointing a new Commandant for the Nigeria Police Academy and redeploying eight Commissioners of Police to key state commands nationwide. Assistant Inspector-General of Police Auwal Mohammed, a veteran officer with over three decades of policing, investigations and intelligence experience, takes over leadership of the Nigeria Police Academy, […] The post PSC Reshuffles Police Leadership, Deploys Eight Commissioners to State Commands 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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to place a restriction on an Osun State Government account, insisting the action was lawful and did not require a prior court order. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday monitored by The News Chronicle, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson […] The post Why We Restricted Osun Government Account Without Court Order — EFCC appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Credit rating agency DataPro has stated that strict adherence to prudential standards and the use of independent credit ratings are crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s microfinance banking sector, as licence revocations by regulators underscore the risks associated with weak institutional foundations. The Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks, effective July […]

News of Tope Osoba’s death has stirred deep emotions across Nollywood, bringing back memories of one of the most difficult chapters of her life. Long before the heartbreaking reports of her passing emerged, the actress had already walked through a season filled with fear, uncertainty, painful medical decisions, financial struggles, quiet prayers, renewed hope, then […] The post Inside Actress Tope Osoba’s courageous fight against Cancer before her death appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

For generations, the word “Barrister” has carried a familiar weight in Nigeria. It appears on office doors, business cards, social media pages, public announcements, legal documents, and everyday conversations whenever Nigerians identify members of the legal profession. The title became so deeply connected with lawyers that many people rarely questioned whether it was being used […] The post Why this Supreme Court ‘ban’ directive has Nigerians asking: “Are Lawyers Still Barristers?” appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

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. Atletico Madrid have reportedly turned down a €75 million proposal for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, despite the Galatasaray forward showing interest in a move to Spain. Reports suggest that Osimhen was even willing to take a pay cut to join Diego Simeone’s ranks. Nevertheless, Atletico are said to be hesitant about such a significant deal. […] The post Atletico Madrid Reject €75m Victor Osimhen Offer appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) produced one of the tournament's most dramatic group stage outcomes as Zambia were knocked out despite finishing with the best overall goal difference among the three teams tied on points.

According to the report, troops also arrested a suspected terrorist logistics supplier and collaborator at Gwalaram village in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno.

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. Book burning. Book pulping.  Book vandalising.  It’s all the fashion and, dare one say it, the rage.  Libraries are carting them off to the dump.  Repositories of memory are being shredded in favour of supposedly more useful digital formats.  And now, Anthropic’s hungering for books, not as sources of enlightened knowledge so much as blue […] The post Project Panama: Scanning and Book Destruction at Anthropic appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Cross River State has recorded encouraging compliance with the early initiation of breastfeeding as health workers intensified advocacy during the ongoing 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, raising hopes of improved maternal and child nutrition indicators in the next National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). The week-long campaign, which began on August 1 and ends on August […] The post Cross River intensifies campaign as mothers embrace early breastfeeding 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. The Federal Government has directed the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the safety and protection of health workers across the country following a rise in cases of harassment, intimidation and assaults. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday night by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social […] The post FG Cracks Down on Attacks Against Health Workers, Orders Immediate Safety Measures appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Governor Ademola Adeleke declares that neither the freezing of the Osun State Government’s account nor what he describes as sustained political intimidation will derail his administration or his re-election campaign. Osun Government dismisses the EFCC’s allegation of an N11 billion fraud as a baseless afterthought, insisting that public funds have been transparently deployed to infrastructure, […] The post ‘We Won’t Bow to Intimidation’ — Adeleke Dares EFCC, Rejects N11bn Fraud Allegation appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigerian businesses looking to scale beyond their current capacity now have a fresh route to long-term capital. The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has thrown open applications for a $150 million offshore financing facility, and companies across more than a dozen sectors can already start putting their paperwork together. […] The post How to Apply for NACCIMA Funding: $150m Facility, Requirements and Who Qualifies appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigerian soldiers are about to see the biggest jump in their pay packets in years. President Bola Tinubu has approved a fresh salary review for the Armed Forces, with increases ranging from 30 percent all the way up to 80 percent depending on rank. The new structure takes effect from September 1, 2026, and it […] The post Nigerian Soldiers Salaries 2026: Full Army Pay Structure by Rank After Tinubu Approves 80% Military Pay Rise appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A pizza nobody ordered showed up at U.S. District Judge John McConnell’s home in Providence, Rhode Island. The name on the order was Daniel Anderl, the son of fellow federal judge Esther Salas, who was shot and killed in 2020 by a gunman targeting his mother. McConnell knew exactly what the delivery meant. He picked […] The post Threats Against Federal Judges Surge as Trump Rulings Fuel Backlash: What We Know appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the freezing of the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, describing the action as a dangerous assault on democracy ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on […] The post Freezing Osun Govt Account Dangerous Assault On Democracy, Says Atiku appeared first on OsunDefender.

The group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has produced its usual share of shocks, and by Thursday evening, seven of the eight quarter-finalists were already known, with the final ticket from Group D still up for grabs. Morocco is hosting the expanded, 16-team edition of the tournament, and the stakes have […] The post WAFCON 2026 Fixtures: Quarter-Final Qualified Countries, Kick-Off Times and Venues Confirmed appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Away from the sterile governmental jargon and language of policymaking, the policy strikes at the heart of a critical issue that has ridden side saddle with the acquisition of higher and tertiary education in Nigeria for decades: certificate forgery — and why it is sacrosanct for NYSC to play a key role in stamping out […] The post NYSC’s NERD Clearance: Why it is important and what graduates, PCMs must know appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.