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UPDATED: Over 100,000 Visas Revoked As U.S Tightens Immigration Net

January 13, (THEWILL) — The United States government has revoked more than 100,000 visas in a sweeping immigration enforcement drive, marking a significant escalation of President Donald Trump’s hardline approach to border control and national security. The U.S. State Department...

Trump Defends Tariff Policy, Warns Of Trillions In Losses If Supreme Court Rules Against U.S

January 12, (THEWILL) — United States President Donald J. Trump has issued a strong defence of his administration’s tariff regime, warning that a negative ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could expose the country to financial liabilities running into...

Viral Claim False: No Bill on ‘Sleeping With Married Men’ in Akwa Ibom — Deputy Governor Clarifies

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January 12, (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media report alleging that she sponsored a bill seeking to criminalize relationships with married men. In a statement issued...

No Excuses: Register Every Member or Get Fired — APC Chair Yilwatda Warns State Coordinators

January 12, (THEWILL) — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has issued a firm warning to state coordinators of the party’s ongoing nationwide electronic membership registration exercise, declaring that any coordinator who fails...

Obasanjo Mourns Akran Of Badagry, Hails Him As ‘Apostle of Inter-Ethnic Cohesion’

January 12, (THEWILL) — Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed profound grief following the passing of the Akran of Badagry, Oba De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, who died on Monday, January 12, 2026. Obasanjo described the news as...

No Cause for Alarm: NAFDAC Confirms Safety Of Nestlé Infant Formula in Nigeria

January 12, (THEWILL) — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured Nigerians, particularly parents and caregivers, that Nestlé infant formula products sold in the country are safe and unaffected by the recent voluntary...

Equities Market Rallies as ASI Surpasses 163,000 Points

January 12, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a bullish note, as buying interest in select stocks lifted key indicators. Market capitalisation rose to ₦104.520 trillion from an opening level of ₦103.775 trillion, reflecting a gain...

FG Unveils 2026 Budget Allocations To MDAs, Finance, Works, Defence Get Lion’s Share

January 12, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has released details of its proposed 2026 budget allocations to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Defence emerging as the...

NTAA 2025: FG Moves To Track Crypto Transactions, Curb Tax Evasion

January 12, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced plans to make cryptocurrency transactions traceable under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025. This move is aimed at curbing tax evasion, improving compliance, and strengthening oversight of Nigeria’s digital...

Cracks in Rivers Assembly: Minority Leader, Colleague Dump Impeachment Threat Against Fubara

January 12, (THEWILL) — Cracks have emerged within the Rivers State House of Assembly following the withdrawal of two lawmakers from the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers representing Omuma...