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Bayelsa To Establish Waterways Agency As Gov Diri Warns Black Sand Miners

June 24 (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State is set to establish an agency to regulate activities that cause erosion and other environmental menaces on its waterways. This followed the recent Supreme Court judgement affirming the rights of Bayelsa and Lagos states...

YELGA Boss Reunites Woman With Family After 30 Years

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Mayor of Yenagoa City Council, Hon. Bulodisiye Ndiwari, has facilitated the reunion of a woman, Mrs Joy Izibevie Obugu, with her family after more than 30 years of separation. Mrs Obugu, a native of Ogu...

Ogun Deepens Security Collaboration As Police Seek Stronger Border Surveillance

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June 24 (THEWILL) — The Ogun State Government and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified efforts to strengthen security across the state, with a renewed focus on tackling cross-border crimes and safeguarding communities, businesses, and critical economic assets. This commitment...

Fear, Tension Mount As South African Anti-Migrant Groups Insist On June 30 Exit Deadline

June 24 (THEWILL) — Fear and uncertainty are spreading among foreign nationals living in South Africa as anti-migrant groups and allied civil society organisations insist that a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country remains unchanged. The...

Arewa Group Raises Alarm Over EFCC Prejudice Claims In Malami Trial

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Arewa Youth Progressive Alliance (AYPA) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of promoting a narrative capable of prejudicing the ongoing trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,...

Diesel Surges 32 Percent In One Month As Pump Price Hits ₦3,277/Litre Nationwide

June 24 (THEWILL) — The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) climbed to ₦3,277.47 per litre in May 2026, representing a sharp 32.44 percent increase within one month and an 86.40 percent rise year-on-year, according to data...

Nigerians Pay 55 Percent More For Petrol Than A Year Ago – NBS

June 24 (THEWILL) — The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, rose to ₦1,596.25 per litre in May 2026, highlighting the continued pressure of fuel costs on households and businesses despite signs of...

BREAKING: Senate Passes Landmark State Police Bill, Approves Constitutional Framework For Decentralised Policing

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation, marking a historic step in Nigeria’s decades-long effort to decentralise policing and strengthen the country’s security...

Senate Passes State Police Bill For Second Reading Amid Concerns Over Funding, Oversight

June 24 (THEWILL) — On Wednesday, the Senate passed the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the establishment of state police for second reading, marking a major milestone in efforts to decentralise policing and reform Nigeria's security architecture amid worsening...

Nigerians Still Paying More For Kerosene As Annual Price Jump 37 Percent

June 24 (THEWILL) — Nigerian households received only marginal relief in cooking fuel costs in May 2026, as the average retail price of household kerosene declined slightly from the previous month, but remained significantly higher than levels recorded a...