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FG Suspends Proposed N50,000 WAEC, NECO Registration Fee After Public Outrage

Nigeria, July 13 -- The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, which said the June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment had been ... Read More


Outrage as FG Approves 50,000 WAEC, NECO Registration Fee for 2027

Nigeria, July 12 -- The new fee represents an 82 per cent increase from the current 27,500 registration charge. The approval was contained in a June 18 statement signed by Adeniji Ibrahim, Director o... Read More


Troops Repel ISWAP Assault, Recover Propaganda Videos, Expose Foreign Fighters

Nigeria, July 12 -- In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, the military said the terrorists launched the attack at about 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, under the cover of darknes... Read More


Otukpo attacks: Alia urges security agencies to arrest perpetrators

Nigeria, July 12 -- Gov. Hyacinth Alia has condemned the deadly attacks on Akpachi Village and Otukpo-Nobi communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. Alia in a statement issued on Sund... Read More


Hope for Ajaokuta Steel as 20-year Gas Deal Is Signed

Nigeria, July 12 -- Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd deal to transport gas to Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd (ASCL) for 20 years marks a major step... Read More


Soyinka at 92: Oke-Odumakin hails global impact

Nigeria, July 12 -- Human rights activist, Dr Joe Oke-Odumakin, has described the life of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as a summary of Nigeria's tempestuous history, as he attains age 92. Oke-O... Read More


Soldiers Repel Boko Haram Attack on Cross Kauwa, Recover Items as Terrorists Flee

Nigeria, July 12 -- Nigerian troops have repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Cross Kauwa community in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State after a fierce gun battle t... Read More


They Are Receiving Medical Treatment - Army Speaks On Rescued Oyo Kidnap Victims

Nigeria, July 11 -- The 44 rescued kidnapped Oyo school pupil, and teachers are currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital and would soon be handed over to the Oyo State Governme... Read More


Relief for Anambra Expectant Mothers as Govt boosts Free Antenatal, Delivery Services with Fresh Medical Supplies

Nigeria, July 11 -- In keeping with its vision to improve maternal and child healthcare, the Anambra State Government has commenced the procurement and distribution of essential medicines, consumables... Read More


Navy recovers 43,000 litres illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers

Nigeria, July 11 -- The Nigerian Navy has dismantled another cluster of illegal refining sites and discovered 43,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers. This is contai... Read More