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NNPP Rejects Governor Yusuf’s Planned Defection to APC, Labels it “Gross Betrayal”

December 29, (THEWILL) — Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is facing a major political backlash from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) following reports of his imminent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, which insiders...

DSS Smashes Kidnap Ring Linked To Murder of Renowned Neurologist

December 29, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested key members of the gang allegedly responsible for the abduction and murder of Professor Ekanem Ephraim, a prominent neurologist. The breakthrough brings closure to a case...

Tinubu Eases Federation Account Burden For NNPC, Cancels $1.42bn, ₦5.57trn Legacy Debt

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December 29, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a substantial portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited outstanding debts owed to the Federation Account, effectively writing off approximately $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion...

Politics Has Rules, Not Like Contractor With Shell — Wike Slams Makinde, Denies Claim On Holding Down PDP For Tinubu

December 29, (THEWILL) — The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has rejected claims by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that he promised President Bola Tinubu to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential...

NJC Shortlists 28 For Appointment As FHC Judges, Screens Out 34 Nominees

December 29, (THEWILL) — The National Judicial Council (NJC) has shortlisted 28 candidates for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court (FHC) after screening out 34 nominees over integrity concerns arising from adverse public feedback. The development followed a...

2027: President Tinubu Promises to Wade into Akume, Alia Feud

December 29, (THEWILL) — After several attempts to deny and hush up the prolonged rift between Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, with its implication for managing the...

NASS, FG Prepare Grounds for New Tax Act Take-Off

December 29, (THEWILL) — The National Assembly and the Presidency at the weekend tied up the loose ends in the controversy that has trailed the Nigeria tax Act and Tax Administration in the past two weeks. While President Bola...

Seplat’s Expansion Set to Enhance Local Content, Gas Production in 2026

December 29, (THEWILL) — Seplat Energy Plc will play a major role in Nigeria’s economic development in 2026, especially towards advancing local content implementation and optimum gas production. The dual- (London/Lagos) listed energy corporate announced major milestones recently that...

Nigeria’s Economy Strengthening Despite Security Operations — FG Assures Investors, Multilateral Partners

December 29, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has reassured investors and multilateral partners that Nigeria remains stable and economically resilient despite recent security operations, insisting that the country is neither at war with itself nor with any foreign nation. The...

Air Peace CEO Warns New Tax Regime Could Push Airfares To ₦1m

December 29, (THEWILL) — The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has warned that Nigeria’s newly introduced tax reforms could drive domestic airfares to ₦1 million or more, threatening the survival of local airlines and...