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Tinubu Hails Argungu Festival, Pledges Stronger Security For Farmers

February 14, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, praised the Argungu International Fishing Festival as a symbol of Nigeria’s unity, resilience and peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the festival held at the fishing arena in...

Police Foil ₦30m Kidnap Plot, Rescue Victim In Akwa Ibom

February 14, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped supermarket customer less than 24 hours after he was abducted in a brazen late-night attack in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area. The victim, whose...

Benue Commissioner Drums Support For Gov Alia’s Re-Election Bid

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February 14, (THEWILL) — Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Benjamin Ashaver, has called on people of Ukum Local Government to massively reciprocate the developmental gestures of Governor Hyacinth Alia by re-electing him in the 2027 general election. The...

Akwa Ibom Seeks Strategic Alliance With PANDEF Women On Niger Delta Development

February 14, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State government has signalled plans to deepen collaboration with the women’s wing of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) to address issues affecting women and drive broader development across the Niger Delta. The...

Fear Grips Cross River Community Over Discovery Of Eight Mummified Corpses

February 14, (THEWILL) — There is palpable fear in Isong Inyang Community in Cross River State following the state police Command’s discovery of eight mummified corpses. The corpses were being kept in a makeshift morgue and operated by a mortician...

Gov Diri’s Peacebuilding Efforts Fuelled Bayelsa’s Progress – Amgbare

February 14, (THEWILL) — The Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Prince Ebitimi Amgbare, has credited the rapid socio-economic and infrastructural development in Bayelsa State to Governor Douye Diri's peacebuilding initiatives, which have created...

Anambra HIV Rate Hits 2.4%, Highest In South-East

February 14, (THEWILL) — Anambra State has recorded an HIV prevalence rate of 2.4 percent, the highest in Nigeria’s South-East zone, prompting renewed calls for responsible sexual behaviour and increased condom use by public health stakeholders. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation...

UK Goes Fully Digital, All Visitors To Get eVisa From February 25

February 13, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has announced a major digital shift in its visa system, confirming that from February 25, 2026, all visitors who require a visa will receive only an electronic visa (eVisa). The update was...

Court Jails 33-Year-Old Man 20 Years For Raping Minor In Bayelsa

February 13, (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced 33-year-old Amaebi Joseph Amasa to 20 years’ imprisonment for the rape of a 14-year-old girl. Amasa, a native of Otuabula II Community in Ogbia Local Government...

Equities Market Extends Gains As Investors Maintain Positive Stance

February 13, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed Friday’s session on a strong note, driven by robust buying in key counters and a broad-based bullish sentiment. The market opened with a Capitalisation of N114.660 trillion and closed at...