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2027 and the Finger That Fingers Nigeria

Nigeria, May 3 -- Fela Anikulapo Kuti's Coffin for Head of State was not merely a song. It was a funeral procession disguised as music, an indictment carried on saxophone, anger, memory, and ancestral... Read More


Kwankwaso Breaks Silence on ADC Exit, Political Future

Nigeria, May 3 -- In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, the former Kano governor accused sections of the media of pushing "misleading narratives" about his political future and that of ... Read More


Jesus is the connecting connection

Nigeria, May 3 -- Sunday Reflections 5th Sunday of Easter year A Jesus is the connecting connection A reading from the holy Gospel according to John ( 14:1-12) Jesus said to his dis... Read More


FG Summons South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nigerians

Nigeria, May 3 -- In a statement issued Saturday, May 2, 2026, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, confirmed the envoy has been invited for a high-level meeting on Monday... Read More


Nigerian Army Probes Soldiers, Blogger Over Viral Welfare Allegations

Nigeria, May 3 -- In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, on May 2, and made available to The News Chronicle, the Army said the post brought to its at... Read More


President Tinubu Moves to End Akume - Alia Rift, Schedules Fresh Peace Talks in Benue

Nigeria, May 3 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and Hyacinth Alia to resolve their lingering differences without further del... Read More


Delta APC Primaries: A Look At The Battle Between Okowa and Nwoko As Omo-Agege Takes on Dafinone

Nigeria, May 2 -- Delta State, long a crucible of Nigeria's complex political stage, stands on the cusp of a primary season that promises to redefine alliances, test loyalties, and expose the raw nerv... Read More


NGX Rally Extends to Five Months as Nigerian Stocks Surge Over 20 Percent in April

Nigeria, May 2 -- Nigeria's stock market delivered its strongest performance of 2026 in April, with the NGX All Share Index jumping 20.36 percent and crossing the 240,000 mark for the first time. Mark... Read More


Arteta Explains Why PSG and Bayern Outshine English Teams After Stunning Clash

Nigeria, May 2 -- Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta has lifted the lid on what separates Europe's elite sides after describing the recent clash between Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich as the best ... Read More


Abia Moves to Pay Retirees N10 Billion as Long Delayed Gratuities Finally Set for Clearance

Nigeria, May 2 -- The Abia State Government has set aside more than N10 billion in its 2026 budget to begin clearing gratuities owed to retirees, some of which have been outstanding for over two decad... Read More