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Nigeria Suspends OIS From Visa Processing In U.S., Redirects Applications To Diplomatic Missions

July 9 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Online Integrated Solution (OIS Services) from handling Nigerian visa applications in the United States, directing all prospective applicants to submit their applications directly to the Embassy of Nigeria...

Ex-CCT Boss Danladi Umar Faces Corruption Trial, Remanded in Kuje Prison

July 9 (THEWILL) — A former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, was on Thursday remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after the Federal Government arraigned him before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory...

‘They Jumped Our Fence’, Father of Self-Proclaimed Presidential Council DG Recounts Security Raid on Ogbomoso Home

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July 9 (THEWILL) — The father of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has alleged that security operatives stormed his Ogbomoso residence in search of his son. THEWILLearlier reported...

Abductors of Oyo Pupils Using Them as Human Shields In Demand For Release Of Commanders – Minister

July 9 (THEWILL) — Bandits holding dozens of abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State have warned security forces against attempting a rescue operation, threatening to kill the captives if troops advance on their hideout, the Minister...

US Lists 124 Nigerians For Deportation Over Criminal Convictions as Trump Expands Immigration Crackdown

July 9 (THEWILL) — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified 124 Nigerians among foreign nationals slated for deportation over criminal convictions, marking the latest phase of President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement policy targeting undocumented...

DSS Arrests Journalist Zainab Sodiq Over Illegal Possession of Drones

July 9 (THEWILL) — The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested journalist, Zainab Sodiq, over alleged possession of a drone without the required authorisation. This prompted allegations of political persecution by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele...

EFCC Arraigns Miyetti Allah President Bello Bodejo Over Alleged $2.63m Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

July 9 (THEWILL) — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, Bello Bodejo, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money...

Nigeria Makes S&P Dow Jones’ 2027 Frontier Market Watchlist Amid Capital Market Reforms

July 9 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s capital market has received a fresh vote of confidence after S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) placed the country on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for a possible reclassification from a Standalone Market to...

FG Warns Nigeria’s Gas Demand Expected to Exceed Supply by 2030, Calls for Urgent Investments

July 9 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has projected that Nigeria's gas demand will surpass supply by 2030. It warned that the country could face a daily supply deficit of approximately 3 billion cubic feet (bcf) unless investments in gas...

Senate Unveils Tough Anti-Counterfeit Drugs Bill, Supports 15-Year Jail, Asset Forfeiture for Offenders

July 9 (THEWILL) — On Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate intensified its efforts to combat the country’s expanding counterfeit drugs market by passing a bill for a second reading that proposes stringent penalties for offenders. This includes a potential 15-year...