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Security Forces Uncover IPOB/ESN Arms Cache in Enugu, Recover Heavy Weapons

June 11 (THEWILL) — Troops of the Nigerian Army's 82 Division Garrison, operating under Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have uncovered multiple arms caches linked to the...

Agbedi Emerges House of Reps Minority Leader

June 11, (THEWILL) — The House of Representatives on Thursday announced a new leadership team for its minority caucus, bringing to an end weeks of consultations, lobbying, and internal disagreements among opposition lawmakers over the composition of the caucus...

Improved Liquidity Keeps Naira Stable Across Official, Black Markets

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June 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira traded with relative stability against the United States dollar on Thursday, June 11, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as improved liquidity conditions continued...

Nigerian Army Officer Makes History, Wins Top US Army War College Award

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has recorded a major international academic and professional milestone as Colonel T.G. Ajato graduated with honours from the prestigious United States Army War College, emerging as one of the top-performing officers in...

Dangote Refinery Seeks $1bn Fresh Capital in Private Placement, Valued at $39.1bn

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been valued at approximately $39.1 billion as it moves to raise fresh capital from investors through a private placement expected to generate about $1 billion. According to an Information Memorandum seen...

Presidency Alerts Public to Fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Presidency has alerted the public to the activities of a purported organisation known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, declaring that no such office exists under the administration of President Bola Tinubu and...

First Batch of Nigerian Returnees From South Africa Arrive In Lagos

June 11, (THEWILL) — The first batch of 270 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions arrived safely in Lagos on Thursday as the Federal Government intensified efforts to protect citizens affected by the unrest and facilitate...

Nigeria, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Pact to Repatriate Convicted Nationals

June 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement that will allow convicted nationals of both countries to serve the remainder of their prison terms in their home countries, in a move aimed...

Nigerian Army Reports Surrender of Two ISWAP Commanders, Foils Terrorist Attacks in Yobe Borno

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has announced that two high-ranking commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a suspected Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) specialist, voluntarily surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI...

INEC Sets June 16–25 for Special Primaries in Restored Constituencies Ahead of 2027 Elections

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political parties to conduct special primaries in newly restored constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa, and Kogi states, ahead of the...