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UK Clears US To Use British Bases For Hormuz Operations, Urges De-Escalation

March 20, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has cleared the United States to use British military bases for expanded operations aimed at protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, even as it called for urgent de-escalation of rising tensions...

Nigeria, UK Deepen Strategic Ties With New Migration, Security, Trade Deals

March 20, (THEWILL) — At Lancaster House, Nigeria and the United Kingdom have sealed a trio of agreements designed to tighten migration systems, bolster border security and expand economic cooperation, marking a significant shift in bilateral relations. The accords,...

Eid-El-Fitr: Sultan, Aliyu Harp On Peace, Harmony

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March 20, (THEWILL) — The Sultan of Sokoto and the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has commended efforts to address insecurity in Nigeria and called for more stringent...

Nigeria Will Only Receive Its Citizens, No Deal On Foreign Deportees – FG Clarifies UK Migration Pact

March 20, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria will only receive its own citizens under the migration agreement with the United Kingdom, firmly dismissing claims of any deal to accept foreign deportees. Senior Special Assistant to...

Police Nab Four Over Attempted Murder, Cultism, Recover Firearms In Akwa Ibom

March 20, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged involvement in attempted murder, malicious damage and cult-related activities in Uruk Anam Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were apprehended on...

NMGS Conference 2026: Nigeria Pushes Sustainable Resource Agenda

March 20, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s drive toward sustainable resource management and resilient infrastructure development comes into focus as the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) hosts its 61st Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom...

Eid Al-Fitr: Governor Nwifuru Urges Muslims To Embrace Peace

March 20, (THEWILL) — The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has called on Muslim faithful in the state to make peace their watchword to make the state inhabitable. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Princess Patricia Obila, the governor...

Providus Bank Boosts Capital Base To ₦65bn, Meets CBN Recapitalisation Requirement

March 20, (THEWILL) — Providus Bank has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation benchmark, confirming a new capital base of ₦65 billion, the lender announced on Thursday. The move aligns Providus Bank with the apex bank’s regulatory...

LP No Longer Forum For Scammers, Political Fraudsters – Nenadi Usman Leadership Warns

March 20, (THEWILL) — The national leadership of Nigeria's opposition political party, the Labour Party (LP), has bluntly declared that the party, which still commands a large followership across Nigeria and in the diaspora, after surviving leadership tussles at...

Dangote Refinery Emerges as Key Fuel Buffer Amid Iran Conflict

March 20, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Refinery is increasingly positioning itself as a critical fuel supply hub for Nigeria and parts of Africa, as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to unsettle global oil markets. Rising geopolitical tensions in...