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ICPC Files Fresh Charges Against El Rufai Over N8.8bn CCTV Contract

June 25 (THEWILL) — Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has entered a fresh legal battle after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraigned him, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal,...

Sanwo-Olu Hails Tinubu as Senate Passes State Police Bill

June 25 (THEWILL) — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police, describing the development as a breakthrough in Nigeria’s quest for...

Europe Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 250 as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C

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June 25 (THEWILL) — Europe is grappling with one of its most severe early-summer heatwaves on record, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several countries, red weather alerts issued across large parts of the continent, and reports indicating...

Zenith Bank Expands Delta Footprint, Opens First Commercial Bank Branch In Osubi

June 25 (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has strengthened its presence in Delta State with the commissioning of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish operations in the community and...

66 More Nigerians Return From South Africa as FG Intensifies Evacuation Efforts

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government on Thursday received a second batch of 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, as authorities stepped up efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of citizens amid growing concerns over anti-migrant sentiments and...

Manufacturers Warn N1.92t Credit Decline Threatens Nigeria’s Industrial Growth

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over a sharp decline in bank lending to the manufacturing sector, warning that the trend could undermine industrial growth, worsen unemployment, and slow the implementation of...

African Cocoa Farmers Push for $6,000 Floor Price, Continental Producers’ Alliance

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has called for the establishment of a unified African cocoa producers’ bloc and the adoption of a minimum cocoa price of $6,000 per metric tonne...

Naira Posts Biggest Daily Decline Since April, Closes at N1,389/$

June 25 (THEWILL) — The naira recorded its sharpest single-day decline since April after closing at N1,389 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market on June 24, 2026, amid renewed strength in the U.S. dollar across global markets. Data...

Venezuela Declares State of Emergency After Twin Powerful Earthquakes Rock Capital

June 25 (THEWILL) — Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck the country's northern coast within seconds of each other, causing significant damage in the capital, Caracas, and...

They Are Not Bandits — Police Debunk Viral Katsina Video, Say Armed Men Are Registered Vigilantes

June 25, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a viral video from Katsina State showed a police officer interacting with armed bandits, insisting that the men featured in the...