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 Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, FCVSN, is leading a high-powered Nigerian delegation to Cairo, Egypt, for the Certified Institute of Business Entrepreneurs (CIBE) Training Conference. The delegation includes the Chairman of the NUC Governing Board, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, alongside key members of the NUC management and board. […] The post NUC Leadership Joins Global Educators in Cairo for CIBE Conference on AI and Transformation appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Kaduna State Government has suspended the 66th Independence Day celebration scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026.

In Edo State, four people will die by hanging for kidnapping and membership of a secret cult, a court has ruled. They were convicted and sentenced by a Special Criminal Court of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City on Tuesday. The presiding judge, Justice Terry Momodu Aigbona, handed down the judgment after […] The post BREAKING: Four kidnappers sentenced to death in Edo appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Residents of Komu, Babaode and Igbojaye communities in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to restore electricity to the communities after six years of blackout. The residents said the prolonged power outage had crippled economic activities, […] The post Six-year blackout: Oyo communities appeal to Makinde, IBEDC for urgent intervention appeared first on Tribune Online.

The National Assembly will soon deepen the digitisation of parliamentary records by translating Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba.. The post NASS to translate Nigerian laws into local languages appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has called for stronger coordination among government agencies, state governments, development partners, private operators and other stakeholders to prevent duplication and accelerate electricity access across Nigeria. The post REA Warns Fragmented Power Projects Could Slow Nigeria’s Electricity Access Drive appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The ormer Kogi State Commissioner for Information during the administration of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, Mr Dan Okolo, has urged stakeholders in Kogi East to make grassroots development their foremost priority The post Grassroots devt remain foremost priority of Kogi East — Ex-commissioner appeared first on Tribune Online.

The chairman and members of the federal government committee on the death of Miners in Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC are currently meeting with the families of the deceased and the survivors.   The 10 Man Committee was set up by the Minister of interior Hon wale Tunji ojo and Mr. Jonathan Kure […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has charged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue Nigerians held captive by armed groups and protect vulnerable communities, saying the country cannot consider itself free while citizens remain in captivity. Akpabio gave the charge while addressing senators on the resumption of plenary, amid renewed abductions in parts of Niger and […]

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, shocked his colleagues on Tuesday as he openly denied ever being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Describing himself as a “progressive”, he gleefully declared that he had always played progressive politics in his life. “I was never in PDP, my spirit might be there but my heart was […] The post ‘I was never in PDP’: Shock as Akpabio denies party membership appeared first on Tribune Online.

The House of Representatives, on resumption from annual recess, repealed and extended the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation... The post BREAKING: Reps extend 2025 capital budget implementation to December 2026 appeared first on Tribune Online.

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. “Nwanne m Ebezina” is one of those songs, man. Those songs that don’t need an introduction. It just begins, puts you in the mood and takes you away without your permission. You could cry. The conga drums, guitars, percussion, horns, trumpet and the entire band come together before Osadebe’s voice enters seamlessly, carrying that deep, […] The post Nwanne m Ebezina: A Legacy Left By Chief Osita Osadebe appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded a profit after tax of N7.2 trillion in 2025, representing a 33 per cent increase from the N5.4 trillion recorded in 2024.

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. Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has celebrated fellow actress, director and producer Joke Silva as she clocks 65. RMD shared the birthday tribute on his verified Instagram page, @mofedamijo, describing Silva as his “younger sister” and reflecting on their friendship and professional relationship spanning more than 40 years. The actor acknowledged Silva’s […] The post RMD celebrates Joke Silva at 65, honours her four-decade friendship appeared first on The News Chronicle.

As Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has said recent economic reforms have strengthened macroeconomic fundamentals but have not yet translated into relief for households and businesses. In a statement titled ‘Nigeria at 66: From Economic Stabilisation to Shared Prosperity’, the chief executive officer, CPPE, Dr. […]

The National Assembly is set to deepen the digitisation of parliamentary records by translating Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other indigenous languages to improve public access to legislative information. The Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Henry Nwawuba, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while declaring open the 2026 National […]

The prosecutor, Mrs Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendants and others still at large committed the offences on Aug. 30, at about 1.12 p.m., at Mile 2, Lagos, within the Lagos Magisterial District

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 National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has refuted media reports alleging financial impropriety in its handling of the ongoing construction of the NASENI Campus project. In a press release issued by its Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, the agency described publications by Sahara Reporters and Secret Reporters as false, malicious and misleading. […] The post NASENI Fires Back, Clarifies Legality of 30% Contract Mobilisation Fee appeared first on The News Chronicle.

  The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has questioned the consistency of Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight, citing the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Sanusi raised the concern in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, on the sidelines of the launch of The Unexplained Wealth Trilogy, authored by Senior Advocate of […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said he began “casting out demons” at the age of 17, recalling his early involvement in spiritual activities. Okpebholo made the disclosure during a church service at The Votage Church, where he spoke about his experiences as a teenager and his encounters with what he described as spiritual battles […] The post I Started Casting Out Demons At 17 — Okpebholo appeared first on OsunDefender.