Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

Senate Unveils Tough Anti-Counterfeit Drugs Bill, Supports 15-Year Jail, Asset Forfeiture for Offenders

July 9 (THEWILL) — On Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate intensified its efforts to combat the country’s expanding counterfeit drugs market by passing a bill for a second reading that proposes stringent penalties for offenders. This includes a potential 15-year...

Explosions Shake Southern Iran as U.S. Escalates Military Campaign

July 9 (THEWILL) — Explosions rocked several cities across southern Iran on Wednesday night, including the strategic Abu Musa Island in the Strait of Hormuz, as the United States launched another round of airstrikes against Iranian military targets. Iran's state...

Israel Bars Arab League Secretary-General From Entering Occupied West Bank

July 8 (THEWILL) — Israel has barred Arab League Secretary-General, Nabil Fahmy, from entering the occupied West Bank, preventing the regional bloc's new leader from making what was expected to be his first official foreign visit to the Palestinian...

Shoot On Sight, Don’t Wait For Orders – Nigerian Defence Minister Tells Troops, Declares Zero Tolerance For Terrorists, Bandits

July 8 (THEWILL) — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Wednesday, directed troops engaged in counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations to shoot terrorists and bandits on sight without waiting for further authorisation, declaring that the Federal Government...

Global Growth Slows, But Nigeria’s Economy To Expand 4.1% In 2026, 4.3% In 2027 — IMF

July 8 (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria's economy will expand by 4.1 percent in 2026 and accelerate to 4.3 percent in 2027, even as global economic growth is expected to slow to 3.0...

Tinubu Asks Senate To Confirm CBN Deputy Governor Yuguda As AMCON Board Chairman

July 8 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Lamido Yuguda, the current Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Financial System Stability, as Chairman of the Board...

They Don’t Want Me On Ballot – NDC Presidential Candidate Peter Obi Alleges Systematic Intimidation

July 8 (THEWILL) — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has alleged that he is being subjected to systematic intimidation and deliberate frustration by the Federal Government, warning that...

Court Orders EFCC to Retract $6bn Fraud Allegation Against Ex-Power Minister, Awards ₦10m in Damages

July 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to retract a publication that falsely alleged that Olu Agunloye, the former Minister of Power, was involved in a...

Tinubu Invitation Motion Sparks Uproar in Reps Over Constituency Projects Funding

July 8 (THEWILL) — A motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the House of Representatives over the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act triggered a heated debate on Wednesday, briefly disrupting plenary as lawmakers sharply...

Alleged ₦218m Money Laundering: Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery MD Dikko Arraigned, Granted ₦150m Bail

July 8 (THEWILL) — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned the immediate past Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged...

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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