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February 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market sustained its upward trajectory on Wednesday, posting another solid gain as investors maintained strong buying momentum across key counters. The market Capitalisation on Wednesday opened at N113.496 trillion and closed at N114.377...

February 11, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the Presidency announced on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The nomination,...

February 11, (THEWILL) — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government had ordered it to suspend enforcement actions against sachet alcohol and 200ml...

February 11, (THEWILL) — Former Kaduna State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) stalwart, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised the alarm over a potential arrest by Nigerian security operatives, following the detention of several of his close associates. Speaking during...

February 11, (THEWILL) — The National Agency for the Prohibition of trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths suspected to be victims of human trafficking from Thailand. An official statement issued on Wednesday, and signed...

February 11, (THEWILL) — A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred early Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa, prompting a swift security response from the Bayelsa State Police Command. A statement signed by...

February 11, (THEWILL) — The Bayelsa State Ministry of Justice has officially taken over the prosecution of the suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a 42-year-old estate agent, Richard Ekpebu. The move follows a diligent and thorough investigation...

February 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has been thrust into renewed international focus following the introduction of legislation in the United States aimed at addressing alleged religious persecution and extremist violence in the country. The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability...

February 11, (THEWILL) — Residents of the Kutaho and Kugir communities in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State have fled their homes, following a violent midnight raid that left over 30 people abducted and local leaders injured. The...

February 11, (THEWILL) — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from ₦799 to ₦774 per litre, representing a ₦25 decrease. The new price took effect on February 10,...