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OPINION: Makinde and His 2027 Gamble

May 24, (THEWILL) — The race to the presidency in 2027 is getting more exciting. Last Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Governor Seyi Makinde formally threw his hat into...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Kudos to NDLEA Over Arrest of N480bn Drug Syndicate

May 24, (THEWILL) — The recent arrest of a suspected drug baron, three Mexican methamphetamine experts and six Nigerian collaborators during coordinated operations in Ogun and Lagos states by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has once again...

Taxes: Who’s Responsible?

May 24, (THEWILL) — In Nigeria, there’s a common misconception that only salaried workers and registered companies are liable for tax payments. Many people believe that if they don’t fit into these categories, the tax laws simply don’t apply...

Digital but Disadvantaged: The Hidden Barriers Facing Africa’s Online Workforce

May 24, (THEWILL) — In countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda, with South Africa ranking 135 out of 237 countries for having expensive mobile data prices according to BestBroadbandDeals.co.uk, high data prices and unreliable electricity make sustained participation...

Presidency Denies Plan to Rename Nigeria, Abolish Sharia Law

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to amend the Constitution to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in...

Tonye Cole Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primary

May 20, (THEWILL) — The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has withdrawn from the party’s governorship primary for the 2027 eeneral elections, scheduled for Thursday, citing the need...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Kidnappers Targeting Primary School Pupils

May 18, (THEWILL) — Residents of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are still reeling in shock following Friday's coordinated attacks on three schools by suspected terrorists and the abduction of no fewer than 45 persons. The affected...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Curbing Illegal Levies and Multiple Taxation: The Lagos Example

May 17, (THEWILL) — Lagos State House of Assembly is considering the "Lagos State Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Bill 2025" to eliminate multiple taxation and illegal levies. The proposed law, which underwent public hearings recently, aims...

OPINION: On the Killing of ISWAP Commander Al-Manuki

May 17, (THEWILL) — The needless controversy trailing the reported elimination of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki—also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has once again exposed the gulf...

Industry Efforts to Address Quality of Service Challenges are on Course – NCC

May 17, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has noted recent public concerns regarding the quality of telecommunications services in parts of the country. In a statement signed by its Head, Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the...

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