Opinion

In late July, Russia’s official news agency, TASS, reported that Benin and Togo plan to sign defence cooperation agreements with Russia. These agreements would allow for joint operations to combat the growing security threats both West African countries are...

September 22, (THEWILL) — One day a dog came to the lion and challenged him to a fight…”—the lion refused, because a lion knows that sparring with a dog diminishes its pride. That is the moral dilemma of Nigeria’s policing...

September 22, (THEWILL) — Emergency powers are designed to be constitutional safety valves for exceptional times of crisis. In Nigeria, however, their invocation has often been controversial, as leaders have sometimes used them to suspend democratic institutions. From the...

September 20, (THEWILL) — On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja. This...

September 20, (THEWILL) — Kidnapping and banditry remain among Nigeria’s most pressing security challenges. From Zamfara to Kaduna and down to the Southeast, this scourge has disrupted lives, displaced communities, and drained the economy through ransom payments. Despite...

September 20, (THEWILL) — The recent public spectacle involving Olasijibomi Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has unfolded as a masterclass in how not to manage...

September 20, (THEWILL) — As a new English Premier League (“EPL”) season began, Nigerians, particularly football lovers and fanatics commenced the process of re-subscribing or upgrading their DSTV package to enable them to enjoy the action of a...

September 19, (THEWILL) — Africa is bearing the brunt of a climate crisis it did not create. While the continent contributes just about 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is home to seven of the world’s 10...

September 18, (THEWILL) — “Today I can stand here before you to brag: Nigeria is not borrowing. We have met our revenue target for the year and we met it in August”. That was President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking...

September 17, (THEWILL) — This event, the recent China Victory Day parade, held on September 3, 2025, in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, has sent shockwaves around the world, showcasing the country's military prowess and signalling a paradigm shift in global...