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Nigerian Businessman Killed By Gunmen In South Africa

A Nigerian businessman based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr. Emmanuel Onyekaozuru, 50, has been killed by gunmen. The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Mr. Ikechukwu Anyene, on Monday told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Pretoria, South...

IGP Orders Arraignment Of Detained Edo Cult Leaders

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, has directed that the 11 leaders of suspected cult groups arrested in Edo in May, be arraigned on Tuesday, having completed investigations into their matter. A statement by CP Emmanuel Ojukwu, the Force...

Naira Posts Strong Gain Against Dollar

SAN FRANCISCO, June 08, (THEWILL) – The naira on Monday strengthened further as it sold at N216 against the dollar at the Bureau de Change (BDCs). The currency gained N2 from N218 that it traded at the segment on Friday. The...

Alleged N275m Scam: Okiro Speaks

The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mr. Mike Okiro, on Monday reacted to the allegation that he defrauded the commission of N275 million and vowed not to succumb to blackmail. Okiri alleged that a staff of the commission, Mr. Aaron Kaase,...

House Speakership : Bid To Stop Acceptance Of Gbajabiamila’s Nomination Suffers Setback

... As Judge Asks Him To Appear Before Court June 18 SAN FRANCISCO, June 08, (THEWILL) – Ahead of the inauguration of the new 8th National Assembly and election of the principal officers of both the Senate and the House...

“Africans Investing in Africa” Book Launch

SAN FRANCISCO, June 08, (THEWILL) – Two of Africa’s most prominent foundations – the Nigeria-based Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Oppenheimer family’s Brenthurst Foundation of South Africa – launched an important new book titled “Africans Investing in Africa” on...

Buhari Reaffirms Commitment To Intensification Of Operations Against Boko Haram, Receives Pledges Of Greater Support From France, Canada, Germany

SAN FRANCISCO, June 08, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Elmau, Germany reaffirmed his Administration's total commitment to ending Boko Haram's insurgency in the shortest possible time. Speaking at a meeting with President Francois Hollande of France after his...

Army Establishes Command & Control Centre In Maiduguri

BEVERLY HILLS, June 08, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Army on Monday said an advance team has moved to Maiduguri, Borno, to establishment a robust Command and Control Centre (MCCC), as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement by the...

APC Appeals To Aggrieved Members In National Assembly Over Leadership Positions

BEVERLY HILLS, June 08, (THEWILL) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged all its lawmakers-elect to put the interest of the party first by supporting the consensus candidates elected to lead the 8th Assembly. The party in a statement...

Ecobank Appoints Ayeyemi As New Group CEO

SAN FRANCISCO, June 08, (THEWILL) – Ecobank has appointed Ade Ayeyemi as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is effective from 1 September 2015, the bank said in a Monday statement. The statement said, “Mr Ayeyemi, 52, will...

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