Nigeria

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...

December 11, (THEWILL) — The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has signed a landmark cooperation pact with France aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development, and improved cross-border enforcement. FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji and...

December 09, (THEWILL) — The Government of Niger Republic has introduced stringent new security measures targeting all goods originating from Nigeria, following a directive issued by the country’s Directorate General of Customs. The circular, dated December 8, 2025, and...

December 08, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in thwarting a coup attempt in neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday, following an urgent request for military assistance from the Beninese...

December 01, (THEWILL) — Nigeria, Africa’s giant, is once again in the global headlines, and not for any good reason but for the tragic. In just one week, in November 2025, gunmen have abducted school children in Kebbi...

November 26, (THEWILL) — In the corridors of Washington, the United States of America, a bill is moving that could redefine Nigeria’s relationship with the world—and force the country to confront the monsters it has long denied. The Nigeria Religious...

November 24, (THEWILL) — Having the mixed blessings of a November birthday is double-edged, with some people deciding to give you just the one present for your birthday and Christmas. On the other hand, it offers the opportunity of...

November 17, (THEWILL) — The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the inter-confederation play-offs in March after defeating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the CAF play-off final. The result ended Nigeria's hopes of reaching...

November 08, (THEWILL) — Weeks ago, several persons were reportedly arrested over an alleged coup against the government. President Bola Tinubu responded immediately with decisive intelligence gathering, swift restructuring of the military hierarchy, and clear resolve to neutralise...