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Wanted Bello Turji Seen Flaunting $2,500 Night Vision Goggles

Nigeria, June 14 -- Notorious bandits kingpin Bello Turji has been seen wearing a pair of night vision goggles estimated to cost about $2,500, sparking fresh concerns among Nigerians over his continue... Read More


Authoritarianism if Democracy Becomes One-Man Rule- Prof. Adibe Warns

Nigeria, June 14 -- Speaking in an interview on African Independent Television (AIT) Adibe cautioned that democracy becomes vulnerable when political institutions and actors revolve around one individ... Read More


Sunday Reflections: Rich or poor, the kingdom needs you

Nigeria, June 14 -- Sunday Reflections 12th Sunday of Year A Rich or poor, the kingdom needs you A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 9:36-10:8 At the sight of the crowds, J... Read More


Banditry: Kogi Govt Orders 7pm Travel Curfew, Market Closures in Kabba/Bunu Axis

Nigeria, June 14 -- The Kogi State Government has announced a series of stringent security measures aimed at cutting off supply routes used by bandits operating in the Bunu District of Kabba/Bunu Loca... Read More


BREAKING: Pissa Community in Niger State Under Bandit Attack, Residents Flee

Nigeria, June 13 -- Pissa community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State is currently under attack by armed bandits, according to reports obtained by The News Chronicle. Sources said the atta... Read More


Buni Confirms Appointment of New Emir of Ngazargamu

Nigeria, June 13 -- Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the selection of Alhaji Yerima Ibn-Mahmud as the new Emir of Ngazargamu. The announcement was made on Friday in Damaturu through ... Read More


UN Picks Nigeria's Eziakonwa as Africa Adviser

Nigeria, June 13 -- Eziakonwa arrives in the role with almost 30 years of experience within the United Nations system, marking one of the most extensive Africa-focused careers in the institution. Unt... Read More


Retired General Rabe Abubakar Dies in Bandits' Custody

Nigeria, June 13 -- The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to his family,... Read More


Soldiers Repel Coordinated Boko Haram Attack on Borno Military Base, Recover Explosives

Nigeria, June 13 -- Troops of the 3 Battalion (Mechanised) and 24 Task Force Brigade have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP and JAS fighters on a military base in Ngala Loc... Read More


Fire Guts Home and Office Furnishings Market in Kano, Destroying Goods Worth Millions

Nigeria, June 12 -- The News Chronicle gathered that the fire broke out at about 10:00 p.m. on Thursday and was still raging as of the time of filing this report. A trader at the market told reporter... Read More