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NDLEA Seizes 1.3 Tonnes Of Cannabis In Edo, Arrests Suspect

April 06, (THEWILL) — In a decisive blow against drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized 1,378kg of suspected cannabis sativa and arrested a 37-year-old man, Roland Owie, in Edo State. A statement signed...

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim on the Dock

April 06, (THEWILL) — Ambassador designate, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has been dragged before the Federal High Court, Abuja for what his prosecutors describe as an affront to the laws of the land. According to a civil society group, the Incorporated...

Black Easter for Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, Communities as Terrorists Attack, Kill and Set Markets Ablaze

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April 06, (THEWILL) — The worsening insecurity in the country assumed a more brutal dimension as some communities in Benue, Kaduna and Katsina states came under gruesome attacks by terrorists, including suspected herdsmen, on Saturday night and Sunday morning. The...

NGX Rally Masks Market Divide as Over 60 Stocks Remain Frozen in Q1 Surge

April 06, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange in Q1 2026 delivered a striking paradox: a headline-grabbing 30 percent year-to-date rally alongside a deeply entrenched layer of stagnation affecting more than 60 listed companies. While the All-Share Index surged past...

Okinbaloye: Support Swells For Press Freedom As Independent Broadcasters Demand Wike’s Apology

April 06, (THEWILL) — The Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to retract and apologise for remarks widely perceived as a threat against a journalist, as...

BVN Registrations Reach 68.6m Amid Tighter CBN Regulations

April 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) database rose to 68.6 million in March 2026, reflecting continued growth in the country’s financial identity system despite a noticeable slowdown in new registrations. Data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank...

Gov Umo Eno Bonds With Nsit Ubium Youths, Urges Them To Protect Their Own

April 06, (THEWILL) — In a heartfelt Easter gathering that reflected his deep-rooted connection with his people, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, returned to his country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo to meet face-to-face with youth...

CPPE Flags Slower Q2 Growth, Mounting Economic Risks

April 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s economy is expected to sustain positive growth in the second quarter of 2026, but expansion may moderate as downside risks intensify, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned. In its latest...

NDC Is A Fraudulent Party – Outrage Mounts Over Alleged Backdoor Registration As ADA Cries Foul

April 06, (THEWILL) — A storm of controversy has trailed the registration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with promoters of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) alleging that the party emerged through a fraudulent and opaque process outside...

Gov Eno Defends Political Realignment, Unveils Massive Infrastructure, Power, Welfare Push In Akwa Ibom

April 05, (THEWILL) — Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has justified his administration’s recent political realignment with the Federal Government, while highlighting sweeping infrastructure, agricultural, power, and social welfare initiatives across the state. The justification was contained in...