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Mob Stones Food Seller to Death in Niger State Over Alleged Blasphemy

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The incident took place on Saturday, 30 August 2025, in Kasuwan Garba market area. According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation began earlier in Igwama community, when a young man,... Read More


Who is Onyiyechi Basil, Winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025?

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The grand finale took place on Saturday, 30 August 2025, in Lagos State, where she emerged winner after competing against 21 other contestants. The 25-year-old succeeds Chidinma A... Read More


Saudi Arabia Medical Team Completes Free Open-Heart Surgeries in Kano

Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- A Saudi Arabian medical team has completed a five-day programme of free open-heart surgeries and cardiac catheterisation procedures in Kano, Nigeria. The initiative was organis... Read More


Jay-Z Tops Global Richest Musicians List With $2.5 Billion Net Worth

Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- American rapper and entrepreneur Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has been named the world's richest musician, with an estimated fortune of $2.6 billion, according to the latest Forbes ranking... Read More


Fire Destroys Yinka Ayefele's Fresh FM Office in Ibadan

Nigeria, Aug. 16 -- The head office of Fresh FM Nigeria at Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, was badly damaged by fire on Friday, August 15, leaving key broadcasting facilities in ruins. The building, kn... Read More


Ghana Helicopter Crash: Defence and Environment Ministers Among 8 Dead in Ashanti

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- A military helicopter crash in Ghana on Wednesday has claimed the lives of eight people, including two government ministers and several high-ranking officials. The crash occurred i... Read More


Travellers from Malawi and Zambia Will Now Pay $15,000 for US Visa

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- expressed concern about the fairness and transparency of the bond system, especially given the wide discretion given to consular officers and the potential for unequal application. ... Read More


Rwanda Agrees to Host Migrants Deported from the United States

Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- Rwanda has signed an agreement with the United States to receive up to 250 migrants who have been deported from American territory. The deal was signed in June 2025 in Kigali, the ... Read More


Influencer Breaks Spine Attempting Viral Nicki Minaj Challenge

Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- Social media influencer Mariana Barutkina, 32, has suffered a serious spinal injury after attempting the dangerous viral Nicki Minaj challenge known as the "stiletto challenge." Th... Read More


Buried Alive: Israeli Hostages Cry from Gaza Tunnels

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Videos recently released and monitored byThe News Chronicleshowing two emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have drawn international condemnation and renewed calls for their rele... Read More