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Xenophobia: Nigeria, South Africa on The Brink of Diplomatic Row

June 14, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government’s successful evacuation of the first batch of 268 Nigerians from South Africa, pending the documentation of over 700 others, has escalated tension between both countries following disagreement over the handling, categorisation...

Naira Sustain Recovery on 3rd Anniversary of Forex Reform

June 14, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira has sustained its recovery following a steep decline in value as the foreign exchange reform initiated in 2023 reached its third anniversary on June 14, 2026.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced...

Abiodun Declares Ogun on High Alert Over Rising Insecurity

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June 13, (THEWILL) — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration is on high alert against rising security threats across the country, unveiling plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture and...

Bandits Abduct 11 Passengers on Katsina Highway

June 13, (THEWILL) — Fresh fears over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis heightened on Saturday after the Katsina State Police Command disclosed that armed bandits launched another attack on the Katsina-Kankara highway, abducting 11 passengers travelling in a commercial...

BREAKING: Retired Military General Dies in Kidnappers’ Captivity

June 13, (THEWILL) — Tragedy struck in Katsina State on Saturday after the state government confirmed that retired Major General Rabe Abubakar had died while being held captive by armed kidnappers, in a disturbing incident that has further...

Over 1.5 Million Students Benefit as NELFUND Disburses ₦282bn Education Loans Nationwide

June 13, (THEWILL) — TThe Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that no fewer than 1.5 million students across 288 tertiary institutions in Nigeria have benefited from its student loan scheme, with more than ₦282 billion disbursed so...

U.S Military Kills Notorious Venezuelan Gang Leader Nino Guerrero in Joint Strike

June 13, (THEWILL) — The United States military has killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, better known as Niño Guerrero, the feared Venezuelan gang leader accused of building one of Latin America’s most dangerous transnational criminal organisations, following a coordinated...

UK Launches £15m Growth Programme To Drive Investment, Economic Reforms In Nigeria

June 12 (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has unveiled a £15 million Growth Programme to accelerate Nigeria's economic transformation, unlock private sector investment and support reform-led growth over the next three years. The announcement was made on Thursday by...

Protest Grounds Yenagoa As Demonstrators Block Igbogene Junction

June 12 (THEWILL) — There is currently heavy tension and disruption of vehicular movement at Igbogene Junction, the major gateway into Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, as protesters have mounted a blockade, leaving commuters, travellers and residents stranded. The protest, which...

Diri Pays Homage To New Atissa King, Promises Resumption Of Obogoro Erosion Project

June 12 (THEWILL) — Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, visited the new monarch of Atissa Kingdom, King Diemeze Victor Awala, promising that his administration will bring more development to the capital city of Yenagoa. King...