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Police Foil Alleged Plot To Disrupt Oil-Rich Eastern Obolo – Influential Actors

April 13, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered what it describes as a coordinated plot to disrupt economic activities in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, raising fresh security concerns in the oil-producing region. According to a...

Soyinka To Deliver Keynote As Akwa Ibom Hosts World Heritage Day 2026

April 13, (THEWILL) — All is set for Akwa Ibom State to host the 2026 edition of World Heritage Day, with Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, scheduled to deliver the keynote address. The event, themed “Akwa Ibom Heritage Alive”, will take...

ICPC Files Fresh Nine-Count Charge Against El-Rufai As Court Adjourns Bail Ruling

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April 13, (THEWILL) — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Monday, filed a fresh amended nine-count charge against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, before the Kaduna State High Court, even as the...

Ghana Secures Macron’s Commitment To Reparations Talks After UN Slavery Resolution

April 13, (THEWILL) — France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, has committed to “open and honest” discussions on reparations for transatlantic slavery following sustained diplomatic pressure from Ghana and a landmark United Nations resolution declaring slavery the gravest crime against humanity. THEWILL...

Who Denied Them? – Wike Dismisses ADC Claims Over Eagle Square, Insists No Formal Application Was Filed

April 13, (THEWILL) — On Monday, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, dismissed allegations that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was denied access to Eagle Square for its national convention, insisting that no formal application...

Dangote Refinery Targets Record $5bn IPO As Landmark Listing Approaches

April 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, is advancing plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise to $5 billion from investors. The highly anticipated share...

NGX Records Modest Gain As Market Capitalisation Rises To ₦131.608trn

April 13, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed Monday’s trading session on a positive note, as bargain hunting across selected counters pushed key performance indicators higher. Market capitalisation advanced from ₦131.165 trillion at the opening of trade to...

Edun Leads Nigeria’s Delegation To IMF, World Bank Meetings Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

April 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has intensified efforts to strengthen its economic reform agenda and attract global investment, as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, leads the country’s delegation to the 2026 International...

Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle Breaks 125-Year Barrier As Australia Names First Female Army Chief

April 13, (THEWILL) — Australia has announced a historic leadership transition in its armed forces, appointing Lieutenant General Susan Coyle as the first woman to head the Australian Army in its 125-year history. The appointment, announced on Monday by the...

FG Scraps Import Duties on EVs, Buses, Machinery to Tame Inflation

April 13, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has eliminated import duties on electric vehicles (EVs), mass transit buses, and manufacturing machinery, in a sweeping fiscal move aimed at easing cost pressures and curbing inflation. The announcement was disclosed on Monday...