Opinion

July 14, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s political atmosphere is saturated by a type of fever which lacks any suitable nomenclature. Those at the centre of the current situation in the country are politicians from both old and new dispensations, economic...

July 09, (THEWILL) — Max Jukes, the atheist, lived a godless life. He married an ungodly girl, and from the union there were 310 who died as paupers, 150 were criminals, 7 were murderers, 100 were drunkards, and more...

July 09, (THEWILL) — Since assuming office as the Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, fondly referred to as BAO, has redefined governance by implementing impactful policies and programmes. From improved infrastructure to enhanced...

July 09, (THEWILL) — Treason is punishable by death in Nigeria, as it is considered a grave offence, primarily specified under the Criminal Code. These charges include inciting a foreign invasion, plotting to instigate war, and waging war against the...

July 09, (THEWILL) — A few months ago, I came across a video on Facebook that deeply troubled me. In the video, a young boy attempted to snatch a phone from a passenger on a moving bus. The passenger...

July 03, (THEWILL) — For decades, Nigeria’s tax system has symbolised everything wrong with the country’s broader fiscal culture—narrow tax bases, overburdened workers, under-taxed elites, a thriving informal sector, and rampant corruption. With a tax-to-GDP ratio that has hovered...

July 03, (THEWILL) — “I want to be a doctor so I can fix people. But my uncle says girls in our house don’t go to school for long. They get married.” These words from 9-year-old Hauwa*, spoken to me...

June 30, (THEWILL) — There is a widening revolution in our world spearheaded by the demographic cohort globally referred to as Gen Z, short for Generation Z. This group of people, young, vibrant and dynamic, born between 1997 and...

June 25, (THEWILL) – The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel marks a dangerous new strategic era with far-reaching implications for the African continent. The conflict’s true impact lies not in the immediate exchange of fire, but in...

June 23, (THEWILL) – The Naira-for-Crude initiative has ignited a profound debate in Nigeria’s economic landscape, yielding tangible results, such as the consistent drop in petrol prices. It is a development warmly received by many citizens. Meanwhile, the Federal Government’s...