Austyn Ogannah

Nigeria: A Recap of Tumultuous 2024

December 29, (THEWILL) – This year, Nigeria embarked on a journey filled with transformative reforms, cultural milestones and significant challenges that tested the nation's resilience, unity and vision for the future. From the corridors of power in Abuja to...

A Muted Nigerian Christmas

December 22, (THEWILL) - The lights on Ajose Adeogun Street in Lagos shimmer with their characteristic brilliance, as Zenith Bank maintains its cherished tradition of Christmas decorations. Yet this year, these dazzling displays stand in stark contrast to the...

UPDATE: In Remarkable U-Turn, Nigeria Approves Shell’s $1.3bn Sale of Assets to Renaissance

December 18, (THEWILL) – The government of President Bola Tinubu has given approval to Shell's $1.3 billion bid to sell its onshore and shallow water assets to Renaissance, about 3 months after initially withdrawing approval for the transaction to...

No One Deserves African Footballer of the Year Award More Than Lookman

December 15, (THEWILL) - Nigerian international, Ademola Lookman, has emerged as a standout candidate for the Men's African Footballer of the Year award, with compelling reasons supporting his nomination. His remarkable achievements with Atalanta in Italy and the Nigerian...

Why Nigeria Is Not Ripe For One-Party State

December 08, (THEWILL) – Our political landscape has been experiencing a deeply worrying trend that poses a profound threat to its democratic foundations. Recent defections by lawmakers and political figures from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress...

It is Now Time to Heal South-East and Make Nigeria Great Again

December 01, (THEWILL) - The recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra agitator based in Finland, presents a momentous opportunity for Nigeria to address long-standing grievances and foster genuine reconciliation, particularly in the South-East. The arrest is not simply a...

Chidimma Adetshina: A Tale of Resilience and Glory  

November 24, (THEWILL) - Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, born in Soweto to a Nigerian father of Igbo descent, according to open sources (Not sure about her dad being Igbo because her last name points to Yoruba) and a Mozambican...

Using Education, Social Reforms in Fighting Lakurawas, Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

November 17, (THEWILL) - Recent events in Northern Nigeria have brought into sharp focus the critical need for comprehensive social reforms. The emergence of a new militant organisation known as Lakurawas across Sokoto State marks another chapter in the...

What Nigeria Can Learn from America’s 2024 Presidential Election

November 10, (THEWILL) – The recent 2024 American presidential election, which saw the return of Donald Trump to the White House as the 47th President, offers valuable insights into the dynamics that can shape electoral outcomes in countries with...

Rivers State Crisis: How Court Ruling Blocking Financial Allocation Threatens Nigeria’s Federal Structure

November 03, (THEWILL) – Last week’s ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja suspending the payment of Rivers State’s federal financial allocation has sparked serious concerns over the judiciary's scope of power, particularly when juxtaposed with the 2004...

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