Austyn Ogannah

March 02, (THEWILL) – The Lagos State House of Assembly, the legislative heart of Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, finds itself in the grip of a deepening controversy that threatens to destabilise governance in the State. This situation, centred on the...

February 23, (THEWILL) – America’s suspension of USAID funding to Nigeria has disrupted vital programmes in healthcare, education and agriculture, exposing the fragility of a system heavily reliant on external assistance. President Donald Trump’s executive order halting all USAID...

February 20, (THEWILL) – The naira, on Thursday afternoon, at the foreign exchange markets traded at the same range against the United States dollar at the NAFEM and the parallel market segments, marking a significant win for the Yemi...

February 16, (THEWILL) –Last week, tensions between Nigeria and Canada reached a fever pitch when the Canadian High Commission denied visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and several senior military officials. The initial reaction from...

February 09, (THEWILL) – The recent proposal by Nigeria's House of Representatives to create 31 new  states which I consider as a joke taken too far, has ignited a debate encompassing economic, administrative, and political concerns. This shocking and...

February 02, (THEWILL) – The agreement within the Peoples Democratic Party to rotate power between the north and the south played a major role in shaping Nigeria's political landscape. This informal arrangement was a response to the circumstances surrounding...

January 26, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian telecommunications landscape is set to undergo a seismic shift with the Nigerian Communications Commission's recent approval of a 50 percent tariff increase, a decision that has sparked public outcry and potential industrial action....

January 19, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government's establishment of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy (PACPM) highlights deep-rooted problems within the country's justice system. Operating under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution, this 12-member committee aims to...

January 12, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Football Federation’s announcement of Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach on January 7, 2025, brought mixed reactions from fans and experts alike. The former Malian coach steps into one of African football’s most...

January 05, (THEWILL) – On Christmas Day, a Nigerian military airstrike intended to neutralise the Lakurawa insurgent group in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 10 civilians. The Defence Headquarters...