Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

NDLEA, UNODC Mark World Drug Day With Weeklong Campaign, Pledge Sustained Offensive Against Drug Cartels

June 19 (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have commenced weeklong activities to commemorate the 2026 World Drug Day, pledging a sustained and coordinated offensive against...

Israel, Hezbollah Agree on Ceasefire as US Confirms Pause In Hostilities

June 19 (THEWILL) — Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior United States official has confirmed, bringing a temporary halt to days of deadly escalation across the Israel–Lebanon border. According to the BBC,...

Israeli National Security Minister Calls For Total Destruction Of Lebanon After Deadly Hezbollah Ambush

June 19 (THEWILL) — Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked international outrage after calling for a devastating escalation against Lebanon, declaring that “all of Lebanon must burn” following the killing of four Israeli soldiers in combat with...

FG Expands Education Welfare Scheme, Disburses ₦13bn Interest-Free Loans To 7,450 Tertiary Workers

June 19 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has expanded its education sector welfare intervention programme with the successful disbursement of over ₦13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 academic and non-academic staff across 153 public tertiary institutions nationwide under...

UPDATED: IGP Appoints CSP Iniedu Okokon New Force PROPRO

June 19 (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. DCP Anthony...

IPOB Suspends Office Of Leader, Radio Biafra Directorate

June 19 (THEWILL) — The Directorate of State (DOS) of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the indefinite suspension of the Office of the Leader of the movement and the position of Director of Radio Biafra,...

Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Surges 49 Percent To ₦15.8trn In Five Months On Reform Gains

June 19 (THEWILL) — Nigeria's tax revenue rose by 49 percent in the first five months of 2026, driven by sweeping tax reforms and stronger collections from key sectors of the economy. According to documents seen by Bloomberg, revenue collected...

Two Lifeless Bodies Recovered As Troops Raid Katsina Terror Camps, Rescue Kidnap Victim Held In Chains

June 19 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has recorded another major success in ongoing counterterrorism operations in Katsina State after troops raided multiple terrorist camps, recovered two lifeless bodies and rescued a kidnapped victim who was found chained inside...

Fraudsters Steal ₦134bn From Banks, Customers In Six Years As Digital Payments Expand – CBN

June 19 (THEWILL) — Banks and their customers lost a combined ₦134.48bn to fraud between 2020 and 2025, underscoring growing security challenges within Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Data contained in the...

No Compromise To Intelligence Secrets, National Security — DSS Opposes Foreign Funding In Proposed Trust Fund Bill

June 19 (THEWILL) — The Department of State Services (DSS) has firmly opposed provisions allowing foreign donations in a proposed legislation seeking to establish a dedicated trust fund for the agency, warning that international funding could expose classified intelligence...

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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