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Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Pick ADC Presidential Nomination Forms

May 08, (THEWILL) — The 2027 presidential race on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gathered significant momentum on Friday as former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, formally entered the contest...

APC Announces Screening Schedule For National Assembly Aspirants Ahead Of Primaries

May 08, (THEWILL) — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the screening schedule for aspirants seeking to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections for the 2027 general elections. In a...

NGX Rallies as Market Capitalisation Surges by ₦3.2trn on Strong Buying

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May 08, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed on a strong note on Friday, as renewed buying interest across key counters pushed the benchmark indices sharply higher. Market capitalisation rose from ₦153.858 trillion to ₦157.094 trillion, representing a...

Senate Passes N2.29trn FCT 2026 Budget

May 08, (THEWILL) — The Senate has approved the N2.285 trillion Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the 2026 fiscal year, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, as over N1.7 trillion was earmarked...

Suit Seeking Jonathan’s Disqualification From 2027 Race Adjourned to May 11

May 08, (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to May 11, 2026, the hearing of a suit seeking to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, following applications and procedural...

Lagos Targets 24/7 Power with New Franchise Zones, Pilot Set for October 2026

May 08, (THEWILL) — Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has unveiled plans to roll out pilot 24/7 electricity franchise zones across Lagos by October 2026, marking a major step in the state’s push to build a more reliable...

Federal High Court Expands Judicial Reach as CJ Deploys 14 New Judges to Divisions Nationwide

May 08, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court has expanded its judicial reach across the country following the approval and deployment of 14 newly appointed judges by the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, alongside the reposting of three...

Senate Leadership: Oshiomhole Questions Akpabio’s Eligibility, Says New Rules Self-Serving

May 08, (THEWILL) — The lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has intensified his criticism of the Senate leadership over recent amendments to the Standing Rules, describing the changes as self-serving and...

Judge Puts ADC Leadership Case On Hold, Awaits Chief Judge’s Decision

May 08, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has temporarily suspended proceedings in a suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the court awaits administrative direction from the Chief Judge over a...

Again, Nembe Communities Report Underwater Pipeline Leak At OML 29 Oilfields In Bayelsa

May 08, (THEWILL) — The Nembe communities at Okpoama and Ikensi in Brass and Nembe Local Government Areas (LGAs), respectively, have bemoaned recent oil leaks and subsequent pollution from Oil Mining Lease (OML 29) oilfields. It was learnt that the...