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Court Nullifies Key Provisions in INEC Guidelines on Primaries, Candidate Substitution

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key provisions of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the polls. The judgment, delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar, voided the timelines...

Ogun APC United, Stronger Ahead of 2027 as Yayi Emerges Flag Bearer — Abiodun

May 21, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election conducted across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State ended with the emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the party’s flag...

Police Guarantee Voters’ Safety Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election

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May 21, (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured residents and stakeholders in Ekiti State of adequate security and professional policing ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in the state, while warning political...

Kwara APC Postpones Governorship Primary By 24 Hours Amid Rising Succession Tension

May 21, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has postponed its governorship primary election earlier scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, amid growing political tension surrounding the party’s succession battle ahead of the 2027 governorship...

Marwa Unveils Anti-Drug Radio, Clean Beat 91.5FM

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has called on Nigerians to unite against what he described as a toxic pop culture encouraging illicit drug...

INEC Fixes June 20 for Rivers South-East Senatorial Bye-Election

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election to fill the vacant seat in the National Assembly. A statement signed on Thursday...

Court Sentences Church Usher to Death For Killing Girlfriend in Uyo

May 21, (THEWILL) — A High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced a 33-year-old church usher, Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson, to death for murdering his girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga, after a dispute over a mobile phone. The trial...

Police Arrest 63-Year-Old Drug Suspect, Recover Large Consignment of Cannabis in Akwa Ibom

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has arrested a 63-year-old suspected drug dealer and recovered two large bags of substances believed to be Indian hemp, in what is described as an intelligence-led operation...

OMO Bills Overtake FX As FMDQ Exchange Turnover Hits ₦249.18trn In Four Months

May 21, (THEWILL) — The FMDQ Exchange recorded a total market turnover of ₦249.18 trillion between January and April 2026, reflecting sustained trading activity across Nigeria’s fixed income, foreign exchange, and money markets. The figures, disclosed by the Group Chief...

Rivers 2027: Another Opobo Man, Blessing Fubara Picks NDC Guber Nomination Forms To Challenge Wike’s Anointed APC Candidate

May 21, (THEWILL) — Barely hours after Governor Siminalayi Fubara withdrew from the 2027 governorship race, another politician from Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area bearing the Fubara name has stepped into the contest after obtaining the governorship nomination and expression...