Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor whose booming, resolute delivery gave life to Optimus Prime across four decades of Transformers cartoons, films, video games and toy lines, has died. He was 85. Cullen passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his family shared through […] The post Peter Cullen, Legendary Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85: Cause of Death, Biography and Career Highlights appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The development is coming in the wake of Nigerian music stars taking centre stage at some of the world’s biggest sporting events, showcasing Afrobeats to global audiences. The post Ayra Starr Set To Make History As First Afrobeats Act To Headline NFL London Halftime Show 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. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigerians should begin to enjoy lower transportation fares from October 1, following plans by state governors to cut intra-state transport costs by leveraging cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. Tinubu disclosed this after meeting with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum on Thursday, saying […] The post JUST IN: Tinubu Sets October 1 for Transport Fare Reduction Nationwide appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Details of the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have The post Fuel crisis: Details of Tinubu, APC governors’ meeting emerge appeared first on Tribune Online.

The spokesperson for the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Olatunji Ifabiyi, says the impeachment process against the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, is actively on course. The post Impeachment process against Ondo Speaker ongoing – Spokesperson appeared first on Vanguard News.

The police said the suspects confessed to the crime. The post Police arrest two suspected vandals, recover stolen items appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

American Olympic champion Masai Russell has shattered Tobi Amusan’s long-standing women’s 100m hurdles world record, clocking a sensational 12.09 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League. Russell produced a stunning performance to take three hundredths of a second off Amusan’s previous world record of 12.12 seconds, set at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The […]

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over a statement allegedly directing residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave the area council. The Commission’s demand followed the circulation of a video in […]

The Nigeria Police Force has rejected allegations that some of its officers manning checkpoints along major highways provide information about travellers to kidnappers and bandits to facilitate abductions for ransom. The Force made its position known in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, in response to comments […]

The rehabilitation of the 13 police training institutions is set to last for a period of three weeks. The post FG Awards Contracts For Rehabilitation Of 13 Police Training Institutions appeared first on Channels Television.

The draw was conducted under the Champions League's expanded format, with each of the 36 teams set to play eight different opponents — four at home and four away. The exact dates and kick-off times for the individual matches will be announced by UEFA on Saturday, August 29. The post UCL Draw Throws Up Blockbusters as Man City, Arsenal, Madrid, PSG, Liverpool and Barcelona Learn Their Fate appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

At least 7,825 kidnapping victims in Nigeria paid N7.78 billion to non-state actors and terrorists in 2026, according to a report by SBM Intelligence. The revelation comes after several denials by government and security agencies that ransoms were paid to secure the release of victims of mass abductions across the country. The report, titled: “The […]

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has described the sacrifices made by Nigerian and other West African troops during the civil wars in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau as critical to preserving peace and regional unity, urging African countries to unite to prevent the continent from falling apart. Musa spoke in Abuja on Thursday […] The post ECOMOG’s sacrifices saved West Africa from collapse — Defence Minister appeared first on Tribune Online.

…demand immediate release of El-Rufai  The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Thursday called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate and decisive action to end the worsening bloodshed, terrorism and banditry ravaging Northern Nigeria, warning that the scale of attacks has become intolerable. The Caucus, in a statement jointly signed by the […] The post Northern insecurity: Reps minority caucus demands urgent action, $5bn security fund appeared first on Tribune Online.