Austyn Ogannah

August 17, (THEWILL) — Douglas Egharevba, a Nigerian who sought refuge in Canada since 2017, harboured hopes of beginning afresh. However, on 17 June 2025, the Federal Court of Canada upheld a tribunal's decision to reject his asylum claim,...

August 10, (THEWILL) — The release of critical examination and election results in Nigeria has repeatedly descended into chaos due to technical failures, undermining public confidence in key institutions. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation...

August 03, (THEWILL) — Kemi Badenoch's rise to Conservative Party leadership should have been a moment of celebration. As the first Black woman to lead a major British political party, her historic achievement deserved recognition. Instead, her persistent attacks...

July 27, (THEWILL) — On July 21 and 22, retired police officers across Nigeria marched through the streets of Abuja, Benin City, Jalingo and Calabar, braving heavy rain to demand the Nigeria Police Force’s immediate withdrawal from the Contributory...

July 20, (THEWILL) — Former presidential spokesman Femi Adesina sparked national debate with his assertion that if the late President Buhari had depended on Nigerian hospitals, "He could have long been dead," because "There may not be the expertise...

July 13, (THEWILL) — The United States Department of State announced on July 8 that non‑immigrant visas issued to Nigerian citizens would be limited to a single entry with a maximum validity of three months. This applies to tourist,...

July 06, (THEWILL) — Peter Rufai once stood in goal with the air of a man born to defend his country. He was calm in chaos, poised under pressure, and committed to his role in Nigeria’s rise in world...

June 29, (THEWILL) — In the Federal Capital Territory, a health crisis has gripped the six Area Councils for over four months, as health workers have sustained an indefinite strike, closing primary healthcare centres and leaving thousands of residents,...

June 22, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s much-publicised shift away from refined petroleum imports in 2023, following the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery, has not led to an anticipated rebound in the naira’s value. The mega refinery, which began operations in...

June 15, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s state governments poured over N13.1 billion into sponsoring Muslim pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj, while millions of citizens lack access to basic healthcare and children study in crumbling schools. Sokoto alone spent N1.44 billion...