Editorial

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Taking the War to Terrorists

January 26, (THEWILL) – The recent increase in military attacks against the seemingly invincible terrorists, particularly in the North-East geopolitical zone, is a welcome development. The last few weeks have been quite challenging and scary for many Nigerians, not only...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Ridding Nigeria of Drug Abuse, Bad Politicians

January 20, (THEWILL) – The Drug Integrity Test, a policy aimed at the early detection of illicit drug use and the early treatment of drug dependence, is gradually being accepted as a reliable tool for mitigating the challenges posed...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Govs and Tax Reform Bills

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January 19, (THEWILL) – After arguing back-and-forth over certain provisions in the tax reform bills, the governors of the 36 states of the federation finally took a stand and resolved lingering issues that almost resulted in controversy at a...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Beyond the Outrage

January 13, (THEWILL) – The latest news about the child abuse incident in the Ikorodu area of Lagos is that last Thursday the school teacher, Stella Nwadigo, arrested by the police for physically assaulting Abayomi Michael, a three-year-old pupil...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Chelle’s Super Eagles Appointment: Progress or Peril?

January 12, (THEWILL) – In the turbulent waters of Nigerian football, few decisions ignite as much debate as the appointment of a Super Eagles coach. The Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) recent decision to install Eric Chelle as head coach...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Decision Month on LGA Autonomy

January 06, (THEWILL) – Almost six months since the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgement, granting financial autonomy to local government councils in Nigeria, following a lawsuit filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Mother of All False Allegations

January 05, (THEWILL) – In what seemed like another dimension to Niger Republic’s allegations against its southern neighbour, Nigeria, the country’s military Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, in an interview with state media Radio-Télévision du Niger (RTN) on...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Black Wednesday in Sokoto

December 29, (THEWILL) – For the second time in a year, the sad story of civilians dying from airstrikes by Nigeria Airforce fighter jets once again dominates national discourse. In September 23, 2024, over 24 persons were reportedly killed...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Killing a Fly with a Sledge Hammer

December 23, (THEWILL) - In December 2010, Justice Sakariyah Oyejide Falola (now retired) of the Okuku Division of the Osun High Court sentenced two teenagers Segun Olowookere and Morakinyo Sunday to death by hanging  for stealing chickens. The thieves were charged...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: That NBS Survey on Payment of Ransom

December 22, (THEWILL) - The recent survey by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, that kidnapped victims in Nigeria paid $2.2 billion as ransom to secure release from their abductors between May 2023 and April 2024 is alarming. This...