Nigeria

January 13, (THEWILL) — The phrase “Dabush Kabash”—popularised by the maverick Nigerian preacher, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere (Odumeje)—was never meant to be a political theory. It was theatre, prophecy-as-performance, the language of shock and spectacle. Yet, as Nigeria inches...

January 09, (THEWILL) — In a major boost to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive, the British Crown Dependency of Jersey has commenced the process to repatriate over $9.5 million (£7 million) in looted funds to the Federal Government of Nigeria, following...

January 09, (THEWILL) — United States President Donald J. Trump has warned that the U.S. could carry out additional military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians persist, insisting that while Muslims are also victims of extremist violence,...

January 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria plans to establish a central investor desk to attract more domestic and foreign capital as part of efforts to boost economic growth and restore investor confidence. The desk, to be housed in the Federal...

December 28, (THEWILL) - Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 in a competitive Africa Cup of Nations group stage encounter, with Ademola Lookman playing a central role in all three Super Eagles goals. The victory confirmed Nigeria's progression to the knockout...

December 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's attempt to overturn their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has failed after the sport's governing body rejected the country's formal complaint against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nigeria Football Federation...

December 22, (THEWILL) — The United States government has recalled its Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., as part of a sweeping diplomatic reshuffle ordered by the administration of President Donald Trump. Mills, who assumed office on July...

December 22, (THEWILL) — The United States and Nigeria have signed a landmark five-year bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see both nations commit more than $5 billion to strengthening Nigeria’s health system. The agreement places...

December 18, (THEWILL) — Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) nine days after their detention, following intensive diplomatic engagements between the governments of Nigeria and Burkina Faso. THEWILL had reported escalating tensions between the...

December 17, (THEWILL) — Egypt claimed a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly in Cairo on Tuesday night. The result provided a morale boost for the hosts just days before the tournament began. Mahmoud...