A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has joined other prominent Nigerians to celebrate former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, fondly known as IBB at 85. In a tribute, Dogara described Babangida as “a statesman of uncommon vision whose leadership helped shape the destiny of Nigeria.” He emphasised that […]

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has assured that the federal government’s partnership with the United States of America (USA) is conducted with complete fidelity to Nigeria’s national sovereignty. He spoke during an official visit to the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Kayode Are, at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C. LEADERSHIP […]

Arsenal have announced the full list of their squad numbers for the 2026/27 Premier League season, and this list contains a number of surprises for those fans who are still getting used to the fact that they are reigning champions. Bruno Guimaraes is now wearing the number 39 shirt which he has worn since his […] The post Arsenal 2026/27 Squad Numbers: Full List of Shirt Numbers, New Signings and Available Numbers appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Segun Daniel Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has confirmed that his relationship with fellow reality TV star Bella Okagbue has ended, while denying allegations that he cheated on or abused her during their time together. The reality TV personality made the announcement in a statement shared on his social media […] The post Sheggz confirms split from Bella Okagbue, denies cheating, abuse claims appeared first on Tribune Online.

Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has backed Calvin Bassey to become a leader at Craven Cottage. The Nigerian defender has already been trusted with the captain’s armband during pre-season. Arbeloa praised Bassey’s quality, personality and professionalism while hinting at a bigger role for him. August 19, (THEWILL) — Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has identified Super Eagles […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa Names Nigerian Defender as Future Fulham Leader appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged communities in Kano State to take ownership of primary healthcare facilities in their areas to ensure their sustainability and continued delivery of quality services. UNICEF chief of field office, Kano, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, made the call during the handover of the renovated and expanded DISO Primary Healthcare Centre in […]

Foreign portfolio transactions on the Nigerian Exchange fell 25.90 per cent month-on-month to N183.61 billion in May 2026, even as total market activity hit a 2026 peak of N1.94 trillion, according to the Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report released by NGX Regulation Limited covering equities transactions as at May 31, 2026. The decline marked […]

Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, has inaugurated a modern fertility centre and a maternity complex with over 40 labour rooms, built by the North East Development Commission (NDC) at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). After the event in Maiduguri yesterday, the minister noted that the equipment in the fertility […]

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has distributed 46 metric tonnes of certified seeds to support 4,600 farmers in Zamfara State, saying food security is at the centre of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, represented by a director, Rabiu Dahiru, disclosed this yesterday in Gusau, […]

The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has taken delivery of near-expiry and short-dated consumables worth N28,615,200 voluntarily surrendered by a private enterprise, SUFAYE Investment, to prevent their circulation in local markets. Receiving the products, the Executive Secretary of KCPC, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, commended the firm’s management for prioritizing public health and consumer safety […]

The Kano State Government has awarded contracts worth N27.806bn for the construction of Information and Communication Technology and Computer-Based Test (ICT/CBT) centres across the 44 local government areas of the state. The project, according to the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mohammed Tajo Othman, is aimed at expanding access to digital learning, […]

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 urged political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to shun violence, hate speech and divisive politics, stressing that the elections must not be treated as a “do-or-die affair.” Tinubu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the signing of the National Peace Accord for the 2027 elections. […] The post 2027 Polls Must Not Be Treated as Do-or-Die Affair – Tinubu appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Kano State Government has committed N996.29bn to 1,557 projects across the 44 local government areas of the state in nearly three years of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Nura Maaji Sumaila, disclosed this on Sunday at an international press briefing on project implementation, […]

Standard Bank is considering a stake in OPay ahead of the fintech’s proposed US IPO, which could value the company at about $4 billion. OPay’s Nigerian business accounted for 88.1 percent of its revenue in 2025, while gross transaction value more than doubled to $358 billion. The potential investment would give Standard Bank exposure to […] The post Standard Bank Weighs OPay Stake Ahead of Proposed $4bn US IPO 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 Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked 14 Federal Government projects valued at about N431.8 million across Sokoto State. The exercise forms part of the commission’s Phase 8B project tracking initiative, aimed at assessing the implementation and impact of government-funded projects across the country. The Team Lead, Assistant Chief Superintendent […] The post ICPC Tracks N431.8m Federal Projects Across Sokoto appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Enugu Police Command spokesperson added that the suspect identified himself as Nnaji Chidiebere after he regained consciousness.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has declared his respect for the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the election. He, however, said he supports the decision of his party to review the outcome of the election. […]

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 self-inflicted passing of Jason Arday this month, following his resignation from the University of Cambridge, is an unsettling yet fitting reminder of what the groves of academe tolerate (or not) regarding its members.  Arday’s unmasking as a plagiarist and fabulist was treated as a tour de force by a contingent of conservatives and right-wing academics, keen […] The post Charlatans in Academe: When Jason Arday Went Too Far appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has praised President Bola Tinubu for allowing the will of voters to prevail in the August 15 Osun governorship election, contrasting the exercise with what he described as the use of “federal might” against him in 2018. Fayose said Tinubu’s handling of the Osun poll showed that credible elections […]

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied reports from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it helped him win re-election in Osun State. The governor declared that he had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during, or after the governorship election. The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, had said […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the party supported his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election, insisting that there was no electoral deal or partnership between his administration and the party before, during or after the poll. Adeleke, who attributed his re-election to God and the […] The post I had no deal with ADC to win re-election — Adeleke appeared first on Tribune Online.

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives and opposition parties under the aegis of the G-100 initiative have forged an alliance to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The G-100 initiative and the caucus announced this resolution at the end of a closed-door […]

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. Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, Mai Mala Buni, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to sustainable peace, security and economic development in the Lake Chad region. Buni made the commendation on Tuesday during his visit to the headquarters of the Lake Chad Basin Commission in […] The post Governor Buni Commends Tinubu’s Commitment to Lake Chad Peace, Security appeared first on The News Chronicle.