Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

UPDATED: Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Dumps PDP, Defects To APC

December 09, (THEWILL) — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house in...

Controversy As Sheikh Gumi Labels Schoolchildren Abductions ‘Lesser Evil,’ Pushes Dialogue To End Banditry

December 09, (THEWILL) — Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stirred nationwide outrage after describing the recent abduction of schoolchildren in Niger State as a “lesser evil” compared to the killing of soldiers. Speaking in a BBC interview on Tuesday,...

INEC Counts 2.68m Fresh Voters, Sets December 10 Deadline for CVR Quarter

December 09, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 2.68 million Nigerians have completed their voter registration in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as the first quarter draws to a close. In a latest update...

Senate Clears Nigerian Troops For Benin Republic As ECOWAS Sounds Emergency Alert In West Africa

December 09, (THEWILL) — The Senate, on Tuesday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, endorsing a regional security mission aimed at stabilising the neighbouring country after last weekend’s attempted military takeover. Senate...

No Troops Shot Women During Lamurde Clashes — Army Condemns False Reports, Confirms Militia Casualties

December 09, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has debunked reports alleging that soldiers under the 23 Brigade shot women during the violent communal clashes in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. In a statement on Tuesday, the Acting Assistant...

Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin Republic

December 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following Sunday’s failed coup attempt in Cotonou. The request was contained in a letter read...

Niger Republic Tightens Borders, Orders Mandatory Offloading, Inspection of All Shipments From Nigeria

December 09, (THEWILL) — The Government of Niger Republic has introduced stringent new security measures targeting all goods originating from Nigeria, following a directive issued by the country’s Directorate General of Customs. The circular, dated December 8, 2025, and...

Technical Glitch Forces NAF C-130 to Land in Burkina Faso – Nigerian Air Force Dismisses Airspace Violation Claims, Says All Personnel Safe

December 09, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismissed claims by Burkina Faso that one of its C-130 transport aircraft breached the country’s airspace, clarifying that the aircraft diverted and landed in Bobo-Dioulasso due to a...

FG Bans Cash Payments to MDAs, Launches Mandatory e-Receipt System From January 2026

December 09, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced the full digitalisation of revenue collection across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), with a mandatory switch to cashless payments beginning January 1, 2026. Under the new regime, the Federal...

EFCC–Arik Case: Witness Hints At Receiver Manager Nominee’s Role in NG Eagle Share Structure

December 09, (THEWILL) — The trial of former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, resumed on Monday at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, with fresh testimony on the ownership structure...

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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