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67 Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Western Niger Near Mali Border

Nigeria, May 18 -- Security and local sources said the attack occurred on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the Tillaberi region of western Niger, an area frequently targeted by extremist groups operating ac... Read More


PDP Faction to Screen Jonathan as Sole Presidential Aspirant for 2027 Poll

Nigeria, May 18 -- According to reports obtained by The News Chronicle, members of the screening committee include former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, and for... Read More


Nigerian Banks Under Pressure to Turn Fresh Capital Into Strong Earnings

Nigeria, May 18 -- Following the completion of the recapitalisation exercise led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), banks raised a combined N4.65 trillion to meet new regulatory requirements, signi... Read More


Borno Attack: Parents Recount Ordeal as Missing Children Toll in Mussa Village Rises to 51

Nigeria, May 18 -- The attack, reportedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, targeted schools and residential homes in the rural community, leaving dozens of children unaccounted fo... Read More


Fuel Subsidy Removal Worsened Nigerians' Suffering Despite Bigger Budgets -Hon. Uzokwe

Nigeria, May 18 -- Speaking on the podcast "Conversations with Prof. Jideofor Adibe," the federal lawmaker said expectations were high that the removal of subsidy would improve the economy and create ... Read More


States Get N700bn-N800bn Monthly From Federal Government -Imo Governor

Nigeria, May 17 -- Uzodimma made the statement while addressing ongoing debates about the impact of subsidy removal on federal revenue distribution and state-level development. According to him, the ... Read More


ISWAP Bomb Expert, Five Others Killed in Accidental IED Explosion in Borno

Nigeria, May 16 -- At least six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a bomb-making specialist identified as Abu Umar, were reportedly killed after an improvis... Read More


Yusuf Buhari Wins APC Ticket Ahead of 2027 Polls

Nigeria, May 16 -- Late former President Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf Buhari, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai'adua Federal Constituency a... Read More


JUST IN: Many Schoolchildren Feared Abducted as Boko Haram Invades Borno School

Nigeria, May 15 -- The insurgents, reportedly riding on motorcycles, stormed the school shortly after security troops left the area, disrupting classes and forcing several pupils to flee into nearby b... Read More


ADC Demands Probe as Atiku Alleges N800bn FAAC Diversion for 2027 Politics

Nigeria, May 13 -- Atiku alleged that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was working with APC governors to channel public resources into accounts allegedly designated for the president'... Read More