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Prerogative of Mercy Still Under Review, No Inmate Freed Yet – AGF Fagbemi

October 17, (THEWILL) — The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has clarified that the recent exercise of President Bola Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy is still under review, and no inmate has been released...

BREAKING: Senate Confirms Amupitan As INEC Chairman

October 16, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, requested the senate's confirmation for Amupitan as...

UPDATED: Bayelsa Gov Douye Diri, Assembly Lawmakers Resign From PDP, Confirming THEWILL Report

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October 15, (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, alongside members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), confirming an earlier report by THEWILL Newspaper. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Daniel...

Enugu Governor Mbah Officially Defects to APC

October 14, (THEWILL) — Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his defection on Tuesday during a live broadcast at the Government House,...

Electoral Act Amendment: NASS Moves To Shift Nigeria’s Election Timetable, Proposes November 2026 For Presidential, Governorship Polls

October 14, (THEWILL) — The National Assembly has begun moves to amend the Electoral Act 2022, proposing a major shift in Nigeria’s election timetable that would move presidential and governorship polls from February/March to November 2026. Lawmakers said the proposed...

ASUU Strike: FG Directs Vice-Chancellors To Enforce No Work, No Pay

October 13, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities to enforce the “No Work, No Pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) participating in the ongoing strike. A circular dated...

Jostle for 2026 Osun Gov. Begins as APC Fixes Primary

October 13, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its official schedule of activities and timetable for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. The official release of the timetable has increased the jostling for the governorship...

Nigeria’s Top Banks Record Mixed Valuation Shifts Ahead of Recapitalisation Deadline

October 13, (THEWILL) — One and half years after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandated deposit money banks (March 28, 2024) to raise their capital base, a comparative review of market performance between October 2024 and October 2025...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Much Ado About Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

October 13, (THEWILL) — Criticism has continued to trail President Bola Tinubu’s recent pardon of convicted drug barons and peddlers, implying that it severely diminished Nigeria’s fight against narcotics and her standing in the international community. The presidency had earlier...

Strike: ‘No Work, No Pay’ – FG Warns ASUU, Reaffirms Commitment to Dialogue

October 13, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it will enforce the “No Work, No Pay” policy if the union proceeds with its planned strike, even as it reaffirmed its...