Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

Court Throws Out Suit Seeking to Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race, Fines Lawyer N21m

May 26 (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, describing the action as an abuse of court process. Justice Peter...

INEC Appeals Court Judgment Nullifying 2027 Election Guidelines, Seeks Stay of Execution

May 26 (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to challenge the recent judgment of the Federal High Court which nullified aspects of its guidelines and timetable for...

Hembe Clinches ADC Governorship Ticket In Benue

May 25 (THEWILL) — Former member of the House of Representatives, Herman Hembe, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hembe secured victory at the party’s...

Eid-ul-Adha: FG Declares May 27, 28 Public Holidays

May 25 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in...

Court Adjourns EFCC Suit Against Sylva’s Abuja Assets As Multiple Claimants Emerge

May 25 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, adjourned further proceedings in a forfeiture case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against nine properties linked to former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva,...

Court Adjourns NDC Suit Challenging Provisions Of Electoral Act 2026 To June 9

May 25 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, adjourned a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to nullify Sections 138 and 77(5) of the Electoral Act, 2026, until June 9 for...

Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.89% In Q1 2026 As Agriculture Rebounds — NBS

May 25 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.89 percent year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2026, signalling a stronger economic performance compared to the 3.13 percent growth recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according...

NIS Warns Nigerians Against Illegal Travel, Fake Migration Schemes

May 25 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned Nigerians against attempting to leave the country without valid travel documents, stressing that illegal migration exposes individuals to prosecution, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation. The warning comes amid...

Police Probe Brutal Murder of 29-Year-Old Woman Found in Abuja Canal

May 25 (THEWILL) — The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation into the brutal killing of Blessing Moshood, a 29-year-old Sociology graduate of Kogi State University, whose body was allegedly dumped inside a canal in the...

Debt-Ridden Airlines Get Reprieve As NCAA Suspends ‘No Pay, No Service’ Directive

May 25 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended its controversial “no pay, no service” directive earlier imposed on domestic airlines owing statutory remittances, granting indebted carriers temporary relief amid mounting financial pressures in the aviation sector. The...

About Me

Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
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