By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has announced a 25-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars. The squad features several established members of the national team, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon. Goalkeeper Stanley [...]

Operatives attached to the Anti-kidnapping Unit of the Niger State Police Command have arrested five suspects for allegedly engaging in money rituals around the Bosso area of Minna, the state capital. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Wasiu Abiodun said the operatives were on routine patrol around Bosso when they “received reliable information regarding ongoing […]

The Military Pensions Board (MPB), honoured 98-year-old ex Warrant Officer, Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe at Ute-Erumu near Agbor in Ika North East local government area of Delta State. The veteran was honoured at his 98th birthday by a delegation from the board led by the Chairman Major General JE Osifo. Other members of the delegation included […]

A man in Kogi State, Yusuf Jamiu Itopa, who made headlines on social media months ago after marrying two women on the same day, has died in circumstances described by family members and witnesses as mysterious. Itopa, popularly known as “Pharmacist” despite being a graduate of Computer Science, hailed from Ozuma, Okengwe, in Okene local […]

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the appointment of former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Idris Usman Sambo, as the substantive managing director of the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV). The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Aminu Hammayo. According […]

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, has commended the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, for his support and commitment to the Nigerian Army in the state. Shaibu gave the commendation on Friday when he paid a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Benin. The COAS said he was in […]

Thousands of supporters of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have converged on the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi for the flag-off of the party's presidential campaign. The post PHOTOS: APM supporters throng Bauchi stadium for Makinde’s campaign flag-off appeared first on Tribune Online.

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, has charged the youths to join hands with the security police in maintaining security of lives and property in the state. Ojo, who emphasised that the young people have a lot of role to play in the fight against insecurity […]

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 Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested 36 suspects during a joint operation targeting terrorist supply networks and illegal drug distribution in Maiduguri, Borno State. The operation, conducted on November 5, covered several locations across the city, including Muna Garage, Baga Road Market, Galadima, Gulmati, Gumari and […] The post Army, NDLEA Arrest 36 Suspects in Joint Operation in Maiduguri appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The mother of 13-year-old Rachel Hassana Bulus has recounted how her daughter repeatedly told her that she would die shortly after regaining freedom from seven months in captivity, before eventually dying in hospital on the same day she was released. Monica Bulus said her daughter was in a severely weakened condition when she returned from […]

The Benue State governorship candidate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Michael Aondoakaa, has pledged to restore security, promote unity and rebuild the state’s economy if elected governor in 2027. Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice during the late President Musa Yar’Adua’s administration, made the pledge […]

The abductors of six members of an extended family kidnapped in Angwan Sarki Kaso community, Kakau Ward, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, are yet to contact their families or demand ransom. The secretary to the village head of Kaso, Jonah Baba, disclosed this in a follow-up interview with LEADERSHIP Weekend, saying the families […]

Uzbekistan has reportedly introduced temporary restrictions on visa issuance and entry for Nigerian citizens, although no formal public statement explaining the measures has been issued by the country’s government. A notice published on the website of the Green Energy Technologies Central Asia (GETCA) exhibition indicates that temporary restrictions have been placed on the issuance of […]

The Chief for the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abas, has charged commanders to remain unyielding in their commitment to protecting Nigeria’s territorial waters, combating maritime criminality and protecting the nation’s wealth. He stated this in his closing remarks at the Chief of the Naval Staff Annual Retreat for 2026 themed, “Appraisal of the Nigerian […]

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. Parents and guardians across Nigeria have been advised to be mindful of how they portray the Nigeria Police Force to their children, warning against fostering systemic bias and mistrust in young minds.   In a public advisory issued via social media, police authorities urged parents to refrain from framing law enforcement officers in a negative light during […] The post Parents Urged to Stop Stereotyping Security Personnel Before Children appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Turkish communications chief also invited Nigeria to participate in the Sixth International Strategic Communication Summit, scheduled for Istanbul in January 2027, which will focus on strengthening international collaboration, enhancing coordination and developing strategic communication responses to emerging global challenges. The post Nigeria, Turkiye Move To Strengthen Fight Against Misinformation appeared first on Channels Television.

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 Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Omotayo Olajide following an operational firearm discharge that led to the death of a young girl, Omole Taiwo, and injured another in the Ajegunle area of Lagos.   The incident occurred in the Nosamu area of Ajegunle on Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 9:30 p.m.and 10:00 […] The post Ajegunle Shooting: Officer Detained as SCID Takes Over Investigation Into Fatal Shooting of Girl appeared first on The News Chronicle.

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 Ministry of Education has issued a stern public warning against seeking admission into unauthorized National Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programs at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) in Kaduna, citing severe regulatory breaches regarding accreditation, admissions, and university affiliations.   In an official statement released on Saturday, November 7, 2026, by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo […] The post Education Ministry Cancels 2026 NTI Admissions, Halts Unauthorized Degree and NCE Programs appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The director-general of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) national campaign council for the 2027 presidential election, Felix Hassan Hyat, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of worsening hunger and poverty in the country, saying many Nigerians now go to bed hungry. Hyat said there was little hope of addressing the country’s economic […]