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US Strikes Iranian Targets Over Alleged Ceasefire Breach In Strait Of Hormuz

June 26 (THEWILL) — The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian military targets after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of violating a recently brokered ceasefire by attacking a commercial cargo vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The strikes,...

NCAA Slams Saudi Airlines With ₦6m Fine Over Consumer Protection Violations

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a ₦6 million sanction on Saudi Airlines for violating consumer protection regulations, following what the regulator described as repeated infractions affecting passengers travelling to and from Nigeria. The...

NUJ Condemns Harassment Of Journalists, Demands Stronger Protection For Press Freedom

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June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has condemned the recent harassment of journalists while carrying out their lawful duties within court premises, calling on relevant authorities to uphold press freedom and...

NBA Week: Journalists Outclass Lawyers 3-1 In Uyo Novelty Football Match

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, on Thursday, defeated the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 3-1 in a novelty football match held at the Uyo Township Stadium as part of activities marking...

Abiodun Signals Return Of OKLNG, Unveils Bigger Vision For Ogun Waterside

June 26 (THEWILL) — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has signalled a major economic transformation for Ogun Waterside Local Government, announcing that the long-abandoned Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) project is set for revival while reaffirming his administration’s...

Gov Diri Receives INC Reconciliation Committee Report

June 26 (THEWILL) — Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that his administration would study the recommendations of the Reconciliation Committee of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and consult widely before implementation. Governor Diri expressed optimism that...

NDC Moves To Appeal After Court Voids INEC Registration Order

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to appeal a Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting...

Burkina Faso Cuts Diplomatic Ties With France

June 26 (THEWILL) — Burkina Faso has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France, marking a dramatic escalation in the deteriorating relationship between the West African nation and its former colonial ruler. The announcement was made on Friday in...

NDC Assembly Candidate, Vice Chairman, Others Dump Party For APC

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bayelsa State has lost key members of the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The members, who announced their defection on Thursday, said they were deceived and mistreated by...

NDLEA Arrests 620 Suspects, Intercepts 477.668 Kilograms In Bayelsa

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Bayelsa State Command of the anti-narcotic agency, the National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has intercepted 477.668 kilograms of various illicit hard drugs within one year and arrested 620 suspects. The...