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Rivers Political Factions Move Closer to Reconciliation as Wike, Fubara Camps Hold Talks

Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara’s political camps appear to be moving towards reconciliation in Rivers State. The development followed a second meeting between Fubara and the Rainbow Coalition reconciliation committee in two weeks. The committee said former political...

Speaker Abbas Issues Crucial Message to Adeleke After Osun Re-election

House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun governor. Abbas said the election reflected the administration’s commitment to democratic principles. He urged Adeleke to justify his renewed mandate by delivering on voters’ expectations. ...

Nigeria Steps Up Local Production of Armoured Vehicles, Anti-Drone Systems

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As part of the process, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and his delegation recently undertook a two-day inspection tour of factories and military production facilities in Cairo, Egypt. The Nigerian Army has already...

‘Power Won’t Be Shared as Political Reward’ – Kwankwaso Rules Out Patronage Under Obi Presidency

Kwankwaso says an Obi-led administration will end the culture of rewarding political loyalists with public appointments, insisting competence and national interest will determine who serves in government. NDC vice-presidential candidate pledges swift constitution of cabinet after inauguration, arguing...

NDLEA Arrests India-bound Bizman with Cocaine, Recovers N3.6b Colos, Codeine in Lagos

A Lagos marble dealer was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport after NDLEA officers allegedly uncovered 1.55kg of cocaine concealed inside his luggage. Separate intelligence-led operations led to the recovery of 377,600 bottles of codeine syrup valued...

SERAP Demands Probe of Osun Poll, Seeks EFCC, ICPC Action Over Vote-Buying, Electoral Violence

SERAP urges INEC, EFCC and ICPC to launch a joint probe into alleged vote-buying, voter intimidation, violence and illegal election financing during the Osun governorship election. Rights group calls for AU, ECOWAS, African Commission and UN scrutiny, saying...

Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke, Says Victory Shows Democracy Will Continue to Thrive in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the victory as further evidence that democracy remains strong and resilient in Nigeria. The President urged Adeleke to unite the people of Osun State and use...

INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election, Secures Second Term

INEC has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election after concluding the collation of results from all 30 local government areas. Adeleke defeated APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji with a...

Why Proposed Confab of Opposition Parties is Dead-On-Arrival

August 16, (THEWILL) — The proposal by the G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, to host a conference of opposition political parties, with the sole aim of selecting a single presidential candidate to challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu in...

Nigeria’s Corporate Revenue Boom: Hidden Cost Behind the Numbers

August 16, (THEWILL) — The numbers coming out of Nigeria's corporate sector in the first half of 2026 are impressive. Across several sectors, listed companies have reported substantial increases in revenue, with some recording extraordinary growth in profit as...