Nigerian Chronicles

Five Years After U.S. Withdrawal, Taliban Now Invite America Back to Afghanistan Five years after the Taliban returned to power and the United States completed its military withdrawal from Afghanistan, relations between the two sides could be entering a new and unexpected phase. The Taliban, who once fought American forces for nearly two decades, are now reportedly seeking renewed engagement with Washington. However, the proposed relationship would be very different from the one that existed before the U.S. withdrawal. Instead of asking for American troops to return, the Taliban are seeking diplomatic engagement, economic assistance and greater international cooperation as Afghanistan continues to struggle with serious economic and humanitarian challenges. The development represents a remarkable change from the events of 2021, when the Taliban rapidly regained control of Afghanistan as American and allied forces withdrew from the country. From War to Diplomacy For almost 20 years, the ...

  Tonto Dikeh Launches New Ministry in Abuja, Announces New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has announced the launch of her new spiritual ministry, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), an interdenominational Christian fellowship based in Abuja. Dikeh unveiled the ministry in a social media announcement, describing NWPT as an “interdenominational altar, spiritual home, and global movement of consecrated believers.” According to the actress, the ministry was established as a platform for prayer, revival, spiritual growth and encounters with the presence of God. The movement is anchored on Mark 2:22, which speaks about putting “new wine” into new wineskins. Dikeh said the vision of NWPT is to facilitate a global awakening of believers who are committed to living in God’s presence and contributing to the transformation of nations. The ministry's core values are represented by the acronym FIRE, which stands for Flame of Intercession, Intimacy ...

 Sheikh Nuru Khalid Warns Nigerians Against Supporting Tinubu Based on Religion Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid, founder of the Islamic Research and Da’awah Foundation, has cautioned Nigerians against supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election solely because of his Muslim faith. Khalid made the remarks during an interview with Trust TV on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, where he urged voters to assess political candidates based on their performance, policies and ability to address the country’s challenges rather than their religious identity. According to the cleric, relying on religion as the primary reason for supporting Tinubu could undermine the argument for his re-election by suggesting that his supporters have stronger reasons to defend his administration’s record. “If you are telling people to vote for BAT because you are a Muslim, you are condemning him,” Khalid said. He stressed that Nigerians should be free to evaluate political leaders beyond religi...

  Nigerian Soldiers Face Backlash After Video Shows Confrontation With Young Man Seeking a Date A video circulating widely on social media has sparked heated reactions after appearing to show two female Nigerian soldiers confronting a young man who reportedly approached one of them to ask her out on a date. In the footage, the soldiers are seen engaging the young man during the encounter, with the situation reportedly escalating as they confronted him. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including what happened before and after the recording, remain unclear. The identities of the soldiers and the young man have also not been independently confirmed. The video has since generated mixed reactions online, with social media users debating whether the soldiers' response was appropriate and questioning what may have led to the confrontation. Some viewers have expressed sympathy for the young man, while others have urged people to avoid drawing conclusions from a short video witho...

 Police Seize £15 Million Cocaine Shipment Wrapped in Parcels Featuring Erling Haaland Police in Ecuador have seized cocaine worth an estimated £15 million after discovering the drug shipment hidden inside a flat-bed truck near Tulcán, close to the Colombian border. Authorities reportedly recovered nearly half a tonne of cocaine, packed into about 370 packages concealed beneath a false floor in the vehicle. What caught attention was the packaging. The cocaine parcels were wrapped in green plastic featuring an image of Norwegian football star and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, apparently taken during the World Cup. According to reports, a woman identified as María R. was arrested in connection with the seizure. The use of images of famous footballers on drug packages is reportedly not unusual among organised trafficking groups, with images of other major stars, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona, having also been used. Ecuador has become a major tr...

  Man Travels to Lagos in Search of Nigerian Scammers Behind His Mother’s Online Romance When Carlos Barragan encouraged his divorced mother to try online dating, he hoped she would find companionship and perhaps a meaningful relationship. Instead, the experience took an unexpected turn, leading Barragan on a journey to Lagos, Nigeria, in search of the people he believed were behind her online romance scam. What began as an attempt to help his mother find love online eventually became a personal investigation into the world of romance scams and the individuals allegedly operating from Nigeria. Barragan’s journey highlights the emotional and financial dangers associated with online relationships, particularly when people are deceived by individuals pretending to be romantic partners. The experience also took him far beyond his initial expectations, as he travelled to Lagos seeking answers and attempting to understand how the people behind the deception operated.Meta description: Car...

  Jowizaza’s Father, Jezco Oil Founder Joseph Ezeokafor Reportedly Kidnapped While Praying in Anambra Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, founder of Jezco Oil and father of popular Nigerian Instagram personality Jowizaza, has reportedly been kidnapped in Awka, Anambra State. Ezeokafor was allegedly abducted while praying at a Catholic prayer ground in the Ifite area of Awka, according to reports. The incident was reportedly disclosed by lawyer Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, who said the businessman had gone to the prayer ground alone for overnight prayers without his usual security personnel. According to a statement attributed to Ezeokafor’s family, armed men reportedly stormed the Precious Blood Prayer Ministry ground around 2 a.m. on August 5, 2026, while he was praying. The family said Ezeokafor had regularly visited the prayer ground for his monthly devotion and often went without security personnel because of his strong faith in the sanctity of the place. There have also been reports circulating on s...