Nigeria must look beyond crude oil and invest in human capital, strong institutions and patience if it is to overcome its development challenges, the South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Jeon Yo-An, has said. He made the assertion while delivering a special lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart agriculture and the blue economy at the […]

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. Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have foiled a terrorist attack on Kukawa town in Borno State, killing at least 26 terrorists and destroying 10 motorcycles used by the fleeing fighters.   The Acting Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed […] The post Military Kills 26 Boko Haram, Destroys 10 Motorcycles in Kukawa, Borno State  appeared first on The News Chronicle.

Section One of the Trans-Sahara Highway covers approximately 123 kilometres from the Ebonyi axis to the Ebonyi-Benue boundary, while Section Two extends about 173.4 kilometres through parts of Benue, Enugu, and Kogi states to the Benue River and Nasarawa boundary. The post Trans-Sahara Highway: Umahi Urges Contractors To Minimise Property Demolition appeared first on Channels Television.

Niger Republic was thrown into tension on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following an apparent coup attempt by a group of soldiers who The post Niger Republic faces failed coup attempt as gunfire rocks Niamey appeared first on Tribune Online.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ( AMBO), has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Oyebamiji, who spoke on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters on the […]

The Nigerian Army High Command on Saturday raised the alarm over an attempted unauthorised access to its The post Army raises alarm over attempted cyber breach of X handle appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigerian Army has alerted public of an attempted unauthorised access to its official X (formerly Twitter) account. The cyberattack was detected at about 1700 hours (5pm) today, 29 August 2026, is being treated as a cybersecurity breach with “immediate technical and protective measures activated to secure the account, prevent further unauthorised access and safeguard […]

A professor of genetics and biotechnology at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Hannah Edim Etta, has warned that religious conflict is a major factor behind Nigeria’s continued international scrutiny and placement on global watch lists. Etta gave the warning in a lecture she delivered at the 12th Inaugural Lecture of UNICROSS, which […]

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Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Cross River State Political Network (CRISPON) has vowed to deliver bloc votes for Governor Bassey Otu, President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying increased votes for Tinubu would give Cross River State greater negotiating power at the centre. The pledge was made yesterday during an […]

At least 26 Boko Haram fighters were killed and 10 motorcycles destroyed when troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion foiled an attack on The post Borno: 26 Boko Haram fighters killed as troops foil attack on Kukawa appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigerian Army said on Saturday it has detected and is actively responding to an attempted unauthorised access to its official X (formerly Twitter) account. The post Army says hackers attempted breaching official X account appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Subsequent exploitation by troops led to the recovery of terrorist corpses, further confirming casualties inflicted on the terrorists during the encounter,” he said.

Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had largely wrested back control The post Soldiers’ mutiny rocks Niger capital, as junta claims to be back in control appeared first on Vanguard News.

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 has raised the alarm over an attempted unauthorised takeover of its official X account, warning the public to disregard suspicious or misleading posts from the platform. The Army said the incident occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and is being treated as a cybersecurity breach. In a statement signed […] The post Nigerian Army Raises Alarm Over Attempted X Account Takeover appeared first on The News Chronicle.

  ‎Two persons have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday night, August 29, as a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises. ‎The incident caused pandemonium among cinema patrons and staff, as the suspect allegedly attempted to enter the cinema but was stopped […]