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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...