Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

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...

It’s Legal Tender – CBN Declares Standard ₦100 Note Valid, Warns Against Rejection

July 8 (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that the standard ₦100 banknote remains a valid legal tender in Nigeria. It cautioned individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and other economic agents against rejecting it for transactions, warning...

FG Vows to Dismantle Drug Cartels as NDLEA Seizes ₦1.5tn Worth Of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 29,262 Suspects in 18 Months

July 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking cartels across the country as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disclosed that it seized illicit drugs worth over ₦1.5 trillion and arrested...

Egypt FA Demands FIFA Investigation Into Referees After Argentina World Cup Defeat

July 8 (THEWILL) — The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally asked FIFA to investigate the officiating team that handled Egypt's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alleging serious...

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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