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British High Commission Welcomes Home 99 Nigerian Chevening And Commonwealth Graduates

February 06, (THEWILL) — The British High Commission, on Thursday, welcomed home 99 Nigerians who completed postgraduate studies and fellowships in the United Kingdom under the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes. The Welcome Home Ceremonies were held in Abuja and...

US Condemns Kwara Attacks, Commends Tinubu’s Swift Response

February 06, (THEWILL) — The United States has strongly condemned the recent horrific attacks in Kwara State, which claimed over 160 lives, leaving many others unaccounted for. In a statement issued on Friday, Washington expressed its deepest condolences to the...

Trump Sparks Outrage After Posting Video Depicting Obamas As Monkeys

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February 06, (THEWILL) — United States President, Donald Trump, has ignited widespread condemnation after sharing a video on his Truth social platform that portrays former President, Barack Obama, and former First Lady, Michelle Obama, as monkeys. THEWILL reports that...

Telecom Operators Pivot To Data As Subscriber Growth Plateaus Across Africa

February 06, (THEWILL) — Africa’s telecommunications industry is entering a new phase as subscriber growth slows and market saturation deepens across key markets including Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. After years of expansion driven largely by voice services, operators...

31 Killed, Over 160 Injured As Suicide Blast Hits Shia Mosque in Pakistan

February 06, (THEWILL) — At least 31 people were killed and more than 160 others injured on Friday, February 6, 2026, following a suicide blast at a Shia worship centre in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. Authorities confirmed that the explosion occurred...

Unseal Amotekun To Contain Banditry, Kidnapping, Adeleke Tells Police

February 06, (THEWILL) — Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned against a potential spillover of banditry and kidnapping from Kwara State into Osun, urging the police to immediately lift the ban on Amotekun operations to combat emerging security threats. Responding to...

Police Crack ₦4.2m Juju-Armed Robbery in Uyo, Arrest Suspect

February 06, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of a suspect linked to a ₦4.2 million armed robbery involving alleged juju intimidation and ATM fraud in Uyo. The suspect, Benjamin...

Tinubu Declares 2026 ‘Year of Social Development and Families,’ Unveils Family-Centred Governance Agenda

February 06, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has officially designated 2026 as the “Year of Social Development and Families in Nigeria,” marking a major policy shift that places the family unit at the centre of national development, security, and...

Police Confirm 75 Killed In Kaiama Attack As IGP Orders Tactical Deployment

February 06, (THEWILL) — The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that at least 75 persons were killed following a deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi,...

Passengers Stranded As Protest Disrupts Operations at Enugu International Airport

February 06, (THEWILL) — Flight operations at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, were suspended on Friday, February 6, 2026, following an industrial action by aviation workers protesting the Federal Government’s concessioning of the facility. The shutdown has left...