One month after the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced 31 companies as winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in the 2025 Licensing Round, winners are required to proceed with payment of signature bonuses as part of the post-award process. NUPRC warned winners of 37 blocks now have 60 more days to pay […]

The Osun APC Stakeholders Forum has blamed the immediate past governor of the state and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for the party’s defeat in the August 15, 2026, gubernatorial election. The group, in an open letter dated August 18, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, described itself as a pressure […] The post Osun APC Stakeholders Blame Oyetola For Party’s Defeat In August 15 Governorship Election appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Department of State Services (DSS), Sokoto State Command, has warned of plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state, raising fears of possible abductions of students, lecturers, staff and their family members. The warning was contained in a security alert dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State […] The post DSS Warns Of Planned Terrorist Attacks On Sokoto Tertiary Institutions appeared first on OsunDefender.

President Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on Thursday, AFP journalists noted, after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health. The post Cameroon President Paul Biya returns to country after 73 days away appeared first on Vanguard News.

Disu said the Nigeria Police Force recognised and respected the rights of youths to participate in politics, support parties, express opinions and campaign freely for candidates of their choice.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss bail applications from 10 defendants accused of operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in a forest in Ogun State. The defendants were apprehended during a raid on the alleged illegal lab, where the agency claimed that methamphetamine and precursor […]

NAPTIP has uncovered a suspected child trafficking network in Rivers State, sealing an illegal maternity facility in Port Harcourt and arresting three persons allegedly connected to the procurement, sale and unlawful transfer of children. The agency said a Liberian national resident in Belgium allegedly arrived in Nigeria without evidence of pregnancy but took custody of […] The post Baby Buying ₦13.5m Deal: NAPTIP Uncovers Alleged Child Trafficking Network In Rivers appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has appointed Chevron Nigeria chief Jim Swartz to its board. Swartz brings more than 36 years of experience with Chevron across Africa and the United States. His appointment comes as Nigeria seeks to attract investment and improve performance across its energy sector. The NESG said his expertise would contribute to […] The post Chevron Nigeria CEO Jim Swartz Takes New Role at NESG as Energy Investment Takes Centre Stage appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.