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August 02, (THEWILL) — Few weeks before the August 19, 2026 start of electioneering for the 2027 presidential election, a campaign by proxy appears to have started by former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding his tango with the Presidential candidate...

August 02, (THEWILL) — As worries increase regarding the persistent issues surrounding Nigeria's expensive inactive refineries situated in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, the situation appears to have worsened with the advent of Dangote Refinery, which could change the...

Hakeem Belo-Osagie says buying UBA was meant to be an investment, not a lifelong banking career. He discovered the bank was effectively bankrupt weeks after the acquisition and spent years rebuilding it. The turnaround came with mass restructuring,...

DTN@100 Heroes Awards announces winners in 29 categories after nationwide public voting involving thousands of verified voters across Nigeria and the diaspora. Jim Ovia, Aliko Dangote, Akinwumi Adesina, Adaora Umeoji, Festus Keyamo, George Akume and Folorunsho Alakija headline...

Obasanjo rekindles long-running political feud, describing his decision to choose Atiku Abubakar as running mate in 1999 as "the greatest mistake" of his political career. Atiku rejects the claim, insisting he chose "Nigeria over personal loyalty" by opposing...

Uko says coordinated investments in infrastructure, aviation and tourism are transforming Enugu's economy. State's airline, airport upgrades and concessioned hotels cited as examples of successful public-private collaboration. Tourism expert urges other states to adopt integrated development strategies to...

Nigeria Police Force appoints Commissioner of Police Samuel Erale Etaifo as CP Elections to coordinate security for the August 15 Osun governorship election. Etaifo will lead election security operations across Osun, working with sister security agencies to safeguard...

Yahaya Bello says President Bola Tinubu's intelligence-led security strategy is producing measurable results, pointing to recent successful operations against kidnappers and other criminal elements. Former Kogi governor cites the foiled attempted abduction of schoolchildren in Kogi State as...

Soyinka says Nigeria has reached a point where human life is no longer accorded its true value, urging President Tinubu to end all forms of state-linked killings. Nobel Laureate dedicates 2026 public lecture to victims of extrajudicial killings,...

The Nigerian stock market ended the week on a subdued note as sustained profit-taking kept the benchmark index in negative territory despite renewed buying interest in selected stocks. Eterna, Regal Insurance, Consolidated Hallmark and Associated Bus Company Plc...