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Iran Fires on Korean-Linked Vessel as U.S. Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Safeguard Global Shipping

May 04, (THEWILL) — May 04, (THEWILL) — Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Monday after Iran reportedly fired on multiple vessels, including a Korean-linked cargo ship, as the United States launched a major maritime security...

Turaki-Led PDP Unveils 2027 Election Timetable, Fixes ₦100m for Presidential Nomination Fee

May 04, (THEWILL) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of its caretaker chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has fixed ₦100 million as the total cost for presidential nomination forms while unveiling a comprehensive timetable for its...

‘NDC Not New, Registration Dates Back to 2017’ — Dickson Urges Nigerians to Ignore Propaganda

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May 04, (THEWILL) — The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its longstanding roots and growing national appeal, with its leading figure, Seriake Dickson, urging Nigerians to disregard misinformation and rally behind the party’s vision to rebuild the country. Dickson...

FG Seeks Greater Protection for Nigerians in South Africa

May 04, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has called for greater protection for Nigerians living in South Africa, urging authorities to strengthen security measures and ensure the safety of foreign nationals amid rising concerns over recent incidents. This move comes...

Nigeria’s Oil Wealth Masks Output Gaps, Latest OPEC Data Show

May 04, (THEWILL) — Despite holding one of Africa’s largest crude oil reserves, Nigeria continues to underperform its production potential, highlighting deep structural weaknesses in the sector, according to recent data from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries...

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Over Alleged ₦15.6bn Fraud

May 04, (THEWILL) — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned former Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja over alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was docked...

World Press Freedom Day: NUJ Urges Action on Safety, Welfare of Journalists

May 04, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, has called for decisive and sustained action to improve the safety and welfare of journalists, stressing that a secure and well-supported media workforce is critical to national...

Zichis Plc Wins Shareholder Backing For ₦50bn Capital Raise To Drive Agribusiness Expansion

May 04, (THEWILL) — Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Plc has secured shareholder approval to raise ₦50 billion in fresh capital as part of an ambitious plan to scale operations across Nigeria’s agribusiness value chain. The approval was granted at the company’s...

Police Bust Cult Gathering In Akwa Ibom, Arrest 25 Suspects, Recover Firearm

May 04, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on cultism, arresting 25 suspected cultists during a late-night operation in Abak Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of...

Gov Umo Eno Unveils New Aviation Ministry In Akwa Ibom

May 04, (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the creation of a full-fledged Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development, in a decisive move to consolidate the state’s entry into international air travel and position...