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January 08, (THEWILL) — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that January 15, previously marked as Armed Forces Remembrance Day, is now officially designated Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday...

January 08, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified preparations for the 2027 general election with the inauguration of a committee to review its constitution, in a move aimed at strengthening internal democracy, transparency, and equity within...

January 08, (THEWILL) — The Toronto Police Service has confirmed the death of a 46-year-old Nigerian man following a fatal shooting at a bus terminal in Toronto, Canada. Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 7:00...

January 08, (THEWILL) — The Kano State Government has announced the construction of 324 functional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) over the last two years, out of a proposed 483 PHCs across the state's local government wards. The State...

January 08, (THEWILL) — KPMG has raised concerns over gaps and ambiguities in Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, warning that poor clarity and implementation risks could trigger legal disputes and discourage investment. In a recent advisory, the professional services...

January 08, (THEWILL) — Russia has strongly condemned the seizure of its oil tanker by the United States, warning that the action could fuel rising global maritime tensions and undermine established international shipping norms. The tanker, Marinera (formerly...

January 08, (THEWILL) — The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports suggesting a rift between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Special Adviser...

January 08, (THEWILL) — United States President Donald J. Trump has ordered the withdrawal of the country from 66 international organisations, including dozens of climate, human rights, development, and United Nations (UN) agencies. The White House described the...

January 08, (THEWILL) — Political tension heightened in Rivers State on Thursday as the House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The impeachment...

January 08, (THEWILL) — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared that the withdrawal of a petition filed by billionaire industrialist, Aliko Dangote, will not halt its ongoing investigation into the immediate past...