THEWILL_

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - American actor, Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister, popular for his role in bullying Deebo character in the “Friday” films, is dead. He died at the age of 62. Lister’s manager, Cindy Cowan, disclosed that the former professional...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in partnership with the European Union has announced an economic empowerment programme for African Women. The empowerment programme will identify, train, mentor and fund 2,500 young African women entrepreneurs in...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - The United States has donated equipment worth over $180,000 to upgrade the anti-piracy and nautical security functions of the country’s Regional Maritime Awareness Capability (RMAC). A statement on Friday by the US Consulate, Lagos, said...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is working hard to meet up with the payment of the 18-month backlog of bonuses and allowances of the Super Eagles to prevent a strike action ahead of the...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on the new Secretary-General of the Pan-African Writers' Association (PAWA), Dr. Wale Okediran, to strive to revive the golden age of African writers,...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - Billionaire businessman, Ayodeji Ismail Karim, has made a name for himself in Corporate Nigeria and even beyond. His antecedents precede him anywhere he goes. The smooth-talking moneybag is considered one of the most...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says the allegations in a Dutch Television documentary that its staff were involved in pipeline vandalism for personal gains lacks evidence. It will be recalled that a...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - Some suspected hoodlums allegedly attacked Isinigbo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday morning, destroying properties. THEWILL gathered that the attack was not unconnected with the land dispute between...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed heartfelt commiserations with the family, friends and associates of Nigeria’s Out-going Ambassador to the United States, Justice Sylvanus Adiewere Nsofor over his demise. In a telephone call to Jane,...

SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in line with its commitment to promote a strong and credible payment system, has approved new license categorisations for the payments system. A circular signed by the Director,...