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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

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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...

With Poverty Driving Nigerians to Untimely Deaths, It’s Time For Action

October 27, (THEWILL) – The twisted metal wreckage of a fuel tanker lies by the roadside in a farming town in northern Nigeria's Jigawa State. Around it, a community grieves the loss of over 170 souls—mothers who will not...

From Port Harcourt to Al Abaq: Two Nations And One AFCON Controversy

October 20, (THEWILL) – The AFCON 2025 qualifier between Libya and Nigeria has rapidly developed into one of the most controversial events in African football this year, shedding light on the logistical and diplomatic challenges faced by teams travelling...

Now That Petrol Subsidy is Indeed Gone..

October 13, (THEWILL) – The recent fuel price hike in Nigeria, announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on October 9, 2024, has brought the issue of fuel subsidies back into the national spotlight. The increase, which...

Between INEC, Yakubu And The Will of Voters

October 06, (THEWILL) – The just concluded controversial Edo State Governorship Election has once again drawn attention to the significant and persistent issues surrounding Nigeria’s electoral processes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which is tasked with overseeing these...

In Nigeria, The Rot is Deep

September 29, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's criminal justice system is in crisis. Corruption has infiltrated every level, from law enforcement to the courts and correctional facilities. High-profile cases repeatedly demonstrate how easily justice can be manipulated by those with money...

Still on EFCC, Yahaya Bello, Reforms And Rule of Law

September 22, (THEWILL) – The ongoing saga involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) highlights significant challenges in Nigeria's fight against corruption. The inability of the EFCC to effectively prosecute Bello,...

Alau Dam Collapse, Maiduguri Flood Disaster Were Preventable Tragedies

September 15, (THEWILL) – On September 10, 2024, the Alau Dam in Borno State collapsed, unleashing devastating floods upon the city of Maiduguri and surrounding areas. This catastrophic event has displaced over a million people, destroyed countless homes and...