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 Sultanate of Sokoto occupies a distinctive place in Nigerian history, particularly in traditional governance, Islamic leadership and national cohesion. Its historical significance dates to the Islamic reform movement led by Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio in 1804, which culminated in the establishment of the Sokoto Caliphate. Following Dan Fodio’s death, his son, Muhammadu Bello, consolidated […] The post Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad III: 20 Years on the Throne Today appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The appointment took effect on October 27, 2026, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to a notification filed by Access Holdings with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on October 31. The post Access Bank Appoints Oluseyi Kumapayi As Deputy MD For African Subsidiaries appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A few months after he was sworn-in as President in 2015, former President, Muhammadu Buhari, lamented that fate played a fast one on him as he could only get back to power at old age, when age-related illness had started taking a toll on him. Shortly after the former President assumed office for his first [...]

Minister of State for Industry, in the federal ministry of Industry,Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State not to allow the mistake of the 2023 presidential election to repeat itself in the state where the Labour Party Presidential Candidate Mr. Peter Obi won 10 […]

Tinubu made the appeal on Sunday in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, while hosting members of his delegation at a dinner, where he called for stronger bonds of brotherhood, patriotism and compassion among Nigerians. The post Our Diversity Must Not Divide Us – Tinubu Seeks Nigeria’s Unity, Peace, National Prosperity In Makkah appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigeria’s beach volleyball pair, Pamela Bawa and Joy Lawrence, revived their medal hopes at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after defeating Egypt 2-0, while table tennis star Matthew Kuti recorded his first victory in the competition on Sunday. Bawa and Lawrence bounced back from their opening 2-1 defeat to Japan, overcoming Egypt’s Marwa Mamdouh […]

Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the United States and Israel to resume bombardments as they hold crucial elections. The post US Will Have To Give Iran ‘The Hammer’ At Some Point — Trump appeared first on Channels Television.

National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has inspected the ongoing construction of the Akwanga, Jos and Gombe section of the Trans-Sahara Superhighway. He said when completed, the federal government expects it to last 100 years before any rehabilitation. The project aims to create a concrete road projected to last over […]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Venezuela head coach Dayana Frías has reflected on her team’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The South Americans saw their campaign come to an end after Azeezat Oduntan’s late penalty secured Nigeria’s passage into the semi-finals. Despite struggling to [...]

On November 2, 2006, members of the Anambra State House of Assembly, impeached Governor Peter Obi on allegations of gross misconduct. The impeachment, reportedly carried out at about 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., came barely seven months after Obi assumed office on March 17, 2006, following the Court of Appeal’s nullification of Dr. Chris Ngige’s […] The post November 2 in History: Anambra Assembly Impeached Peter Obi After 7 Months In Office appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified 62 contacts linked to the country’s confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case, with monitoring expected to end on November 13, 2026. The agency, in it’s Ebola response update, said contact tracing and monitoring were ongoing, while the expected completion dates for the identified contacts […]

Nigerian journalists with published stories on electricity, energy access and related issues can apply for the Asharami Square Energy Reporting Fellowship, which offers a $3,500 top prize alongside training, mentorship and industry exposure. The post Energy Reporting Fellowship Offers Nigerian Journalists $3,500 Prize, Training appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Photographs of influential religious leaders taking to the streets rarely go unnoticed, particularly when their actions become connected to the political history of the country. For Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), an image showing him carrying a placard has continued to generate questions about his relationship with […] The post Did Adeboye ever lead a Protest against Jonathan? The 2010 Petition, 2020 Placard photo, Cleric’s latest explanation appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Fashion runways have increasingly become meeting points for Nigeria’s entertainment industry, political leadership and creative entrepreneurs, with familiar faces from different professions stepping into a space traditionally dominated by professional models. The annual Lagos fashion event has provided another opportunity to see how far the country’s fashion industry has expanded, bringing together personalities whose appearances […] The post Lagos Fashion Runway Week 2026: Sanwo-Olu, the Celebrities, BBNaija season 11 stars, others who made Headlines appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Mallam Masud Aliyu Umar, has died in a road accident while returning from a political meeting in Bauchi, barely three months after assuming office. Umar reportedly died on Sunday evening when the vehicle conveying him crashed at Konkiyal village in Darazo Local Government Area of [...]

The operation also comes as Colombia's newly elected hard-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, ramps up a violent crackdown on the ELN and drug trafficking groups in his country. The post At Least 19 Killed As Venezuela Army Attacks Colombian Rebel Camp appeared first on Channels Television.

The Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service that enables Nigerians to access loans for mobile phones and other gadgets without requiring a smartphone or internet access. The service, known as SPARK, was launched by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) to expand access to consumer credit, particularly for first-time borrowers with limited or […]

The company said it would pay the dividend on November 6, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear on its register, subject to the applicable qualification requirements. The post PZ Cussons Shareholders Approve ₦9.93bn Dividend, Set November 6 Payment Date appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to Project Nigeria and his determination to build a prosperous nation, invest in the future of young Nigerians, and pursue development in line with the will of Almighty Allah and the people’s aspirations. The President stated this on Monday while reflecting on his spiritual journey to the […]

Otti identified three reasons for seeking re-election, including moving governance from rescue to consolidation, institutionalising excellence and accountability in public service, and repositioning the state for emerging economic opportunities.

Evangelist Funmi Aragbaye, veteran Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist, has encouraged new gospel music ministers to be focused on using their music to preach the gospel rather than on entertainment and commercial success. She said this while receiving an honorary doctorate in Mission and Evangelism, alongside a humanitarian ambassador award, after more than four decades […] The post Gospel music has become more about entertainment than preaching — Evangelist Funmi Aragbaye appeared first on Tribune Online.

TECNO, the global innovative technology brand, has officially launched the CAMON SLIM in Nigeria, introducing a smartphone that brings together fashion-inspired design, seamless connectivity, and advanced technology. The CAMON SLIM is built around the concept of “Too Slim to Ignore,” and is designed for a generation that sees smartphones as more than communication devices, but […]