The Zamfara State Government and humanitarian partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to improve support for vulnerable populations affected by insecurity and other humanitarian crises across the state. The commitment was reached at the monthly Humanitarian Sector Coordination Meeting convened by the State Ministry of Humanitarian and Relief Matters on Thursday in Gusau. […]

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 South Eastern Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON) has condemned the killing of Nigerian Army intelligence officer, Colonel Abdurrazaq Abdulkareem Ude, describing it as a brutal and disturbing incident that demands an immediate, transparent, and impartial investigation. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Suleman Agha Afikpo, and Assistant Secretary, Ustadh Faruq Abugu, and […] The post Colonel Ude’s Death May Be Assassination, Not Kidnap Attempt — SEMON 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. Access Bank Plc has dismissed as false a purported shutdown notice circulating on social media and WhatsApp, assuring customers and stakeholders that the bank remains financially sound and fully operational. In a statement, the bank said all its branches, banking operations and subsidiaries across its markets are functioning normally and continue to provide uninterrupted services. […] The post Access Bank Dismisses Viral Shutdown Notice, Threatens Legal Action appeared first on The News Chronicle.

FIFA Senior Adviser Carlos Cordeiro has resigned in protest over FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup to private investors. Cordeiro’s departure marks the latest setback for Infantino, amid growing opposition to the proposed Football Future Enterprise (FFE) plan, which has sparked widespread criticism within the global […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)   have  intensified  efforts to  rally critical stakeholders to strengthen the representation of women in political  leadership in West Africa. This was the focus of a two-day West Africa Women’s Political  Leadership Forum  that  commenced in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: “ […]

NUJ Akwa Ibom adopts sweeping reforms to strengthen professionalism and ethical journalism. Union to establish a Media Ombudsman, expand training and pursue housing schemes for journalists. Council says it spent over ₦8 million on members’ welfare in one year. Stakeholders call for protection of press freedom and improved journalists’ welfare. Summit reaffirms NUJ as the […] The post NUJ Moves To Establish Media Ombudsman, Unveils Major Reforms In Akwa Ibom appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), describing it as a major opportunity for football development. Pinnick believes the plan could provide millions of dollars in additional funding for member associations, particularly in Africa, reducing their dependence on government support. […] The post Pinnick Backs Infantino’s FFE Proposal: 5 Key Things The Former NFF Boss Told Arise TV appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her APOP World Tour, days after her planned December 22 concert in Nigeria sparked widespread backlash over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. A check of the singer’s official tour website on Friday showed that Lagos was no longer listed among […] The post Xenophobia: Tyla Removes Lagos From World Tour Amid Boycott Calls appeared first on OsunDefender.

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates, Goddessa and Araga, have generated widespread conversation on social media after sharing the first on-screen kiss of the ongoing season.   Footage from the reality show’s live feed showed the two housemates sharing a romantic moment under the covers, coming just days after the show premiered on July 26. […]

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. A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Lukman, says he suspended his membership of the party about two weeks ago out of frustration, stressing that Nigeria’s current challenges require a united opposition rather than partisan politics. Lukman, however, said he was willing to retain or return to the ADC if it would help […] The post Why I Suspended My ADC Membership — Salihu Lukman Reveals appeared first on The News Chronicle.

‎ Kwankwaso National Network (KNN),  South East zone, has rejected Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s claim that governors of the zone have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. ‎ ‎The zones’s coordinator of the KNN, Dr Ukpai Ukpai, stated this at press conference themed, “The Position of the Kwankwaso National Network on […]

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to apply the diplomatic principle of reciprocity regarding visa issuance to South African entertainers.   Her call follows public reactions to the reported visa denial and subsequent show cancellation of Nigerian singer Ayra Starr in South […]

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. Former Imo State governorship candidate, Uche Nwosu, has received the City of East Orange’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and Human Capacity Development in New Jersey, United States. Nwosu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha and President of the Ugwumba Centre for Leadership Development in Africa (UCLA), disclosed this in a statement […] The post U.S. City Recognises Uche Nwosu, Launches Partnership for Youth Development appeared first on The News Chronicle.

South Korean music group BTS has declined to submit its music for consideration at the upcoming 69th Grammy Awards following the introduction of a new Asian pop category.   In a joint statement, the group explained that the decision was made to ensure music is appreciated on its merit rather than divided by language or […]

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has constituted a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area. The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan. According to Oyelade, the […] The post Makinde Sets Up Judicial Panel To Probe Oriire School Abduction appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal Government destroyed 2,809 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weapons recovered by security and law enforcement agencies during a public destruction exercise in Abuja. National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu declared that every illegal firearm recovered anywhere in Nigeria will be permanently destroyed to prevent it from finding its way back […] The post FG Destroys 2,809 Illegal Weapons, Warns Criminals Of Ruthless Arms Crackdown appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.