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Insecurity Worsens In Benue As Gunmen Storm Catholic Church, Kidnap Nine Worshippers

February 10, (THEWILL) — In a shocking escalation of insecurity in Benue State, gunmen, on Sunday, abducted nine worshippers from Saint John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, in Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area during a vigil. Confirming the incident on...

CBN, NCC Set New Rules on Refund for Failed Airtime, Data Transactions

February 09, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has introduced new rules that require failed airtime and data purchases to be reversed or refunded within 30 seconds. This is in the course of tightening consumer protection in its telecoms and digital payments...

Akwa Ibom Police Smash Armed Robbery Gang in Ikot Ekpene

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February 09, (THEWILL) — Security operatives in Akwa Ibom State have dismantled a dangerous armed robbery syndicate that allegedly operated by impersonating police officers, following a swift intelligence-led operation in the Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. The Akwa Ibom State...

Funding Constraints Hinder Nigeria’s Health Sector Projects as Ministry Receives Only ₦36m of ₦218bn 2025 Capital Budget

February 09, (THEWILL) — The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare received only ₦36 million out of the ₦218 billion appropriated for its 2025 capital expenditure, a development that has significantly hindered the implementation of critical health projects,...

At NEC Conference, Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Banditry

February 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, assuring citizens that the government will strengthen the nation’s security forces to decisively defeat criminal elements threatening peace and stability. The...

Appeal Court Rules Senate Acted Within Powers in Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension

February 09, (THEWILL) — The Court of Appeal in Abuja affirmed on Monday, February 9, 2026, that the Senate acted within its constitutional powers when it suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for alleged misconduct. In a unanimous judgment...

Equities Market Closes Higher on Broad-Based Buying

February 09, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum, closing the session firmly in positive territory as renewed investor appetite lifted key market indicators. The market session this week opened at N110.234 and closed at N111.658. The All-Share...

Tinubu Launches Renewed Hope 2026-2030 National Development Plan, Declares NEC Conference Open

February 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, declared open the Second Edition of the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference, unveiling key pillars of the Renewed Hope National Development Plan (2026-2030) aimed at accelerating inclusive growth, social investment...

UPDATED: Again, Wike, Fubara Hold Late-Night Reconciliation Talks At Villa

February 09, (THEWILL) — For the second time in recent weeks, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, again held late-night reconciliation talks at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as efforts...

Exclusive: Fintiri Seals Pact with Tinubu to Join APC, Handed Party’s Structure in Adamawa 

February 09, (THEWILL) — Governor Adamu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and sealed a pact to defect to the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the...