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ADC Demands State of Emergency in Katsina and Zamfara After Mosque Killings

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- In a statement obtained by The News Chronicle on Sunday, ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, condemned the massacre in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina... Read More


MURIC Demands Muslim Governors in South-West, Says Region 'Ripe' After Six Years of Christian Leadership

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- In a statement made available to The News Chronicle on Monday, August 25, 2025, MURIC's Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, lamented that all six governors in the region over... Read More


Keke Riders Earn More Than Us- Anambra Health Workers Threaten Strike, Demand CONHESS

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The threat was contained in a joint statement signed by the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM); the Medical and Health Workers Union of N... Read More


Rights Groups Condemn Awka Catholic Diocese's Forceful Ejection of Tenants, Demand Redress

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The right groups, in their statement in Awka, said it was wrong and insensitive of the Catholic Diocese of Awka to have forcefully evicted the tenants, even if they had a court jud... Read More


Tinubu Arrives Brazil for State Visit, Eyes Stronger Bilateral Ties and Investment Deals

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The Nigerian leader, who flew in from Los Angeles, United States, was received at the Brasilia Air Base by senior Brazilian government officials, including Ambassador Carlos Sergio... Read More


NELFUND Adopts Session-Based Loan Disbursement for Nigerian Students

Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a major shift in its student loan disbursement structure, moving from a standardized 12-month payment schedule to a more fl... Read More


Kano CSO Groups Demand Action Over Multi-Billion Naira Corruption Scandals

Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- Civil society organisations in Kano State have raised concern over what they described as "shocking corruption allegations" against senior government officials, warning that the st... Read More


Katsina Government Acquires 8 Armoured Vehicles After Massacre

Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- Katsina Government Acquires 8 Armoured Vehicles to Tackle Banditry The Katsina State Government has taken delivery of eight new armoured vehicles to strengthen security operations ... Read More


PDP loses over 5,000 members to ADC in Lagos

Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- The former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, retired Capt. Tunji Shelle, has formally parted ways with the party, announcing his defection to the Afric... Read More


Amnesty International Urges Investigation Into Human Rights Abuses in Borno

Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over rising reports of human rights violations by the Borno State Government. According to the group's initial findings, the sta... Read More