The faction of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, hasI warned Nigerians, members of the party and the international community to disregard the purported ‘new party headquarters’ inaugurated by the camp led by former Senate President, David Mark. In a statement released on Monday, Gombe described the action as a blatant […] ADC faction disowns David Mark camp’s national headquarters

The winter sun never climbs high in England. On Boxing Day, it hangs low, weak and golden, over the roofs of cities where football is not just a pastime, but a pilgrimage. For more than a century, the day after Christmas has belonged to the game: stadiums thick with cold breath and old chants, families gathering not for leftovers but for kickoffs. The post The History of Boxing Day in the EPL and Why It Might Disappear appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Who decarbonisation help?” is such a difficult question not to ask. Especially when as a citizen of what used to be referred to as the “Third World”, decarbonisation increasingly requires that large forests be kept in as pristine a state as possible, and that the rewilding of what once were large forest areas be reconsidered. […] The post Between decarbonisation and development, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu commends the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs on Sunday. The President charges the Eagles to put behind them the loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo and prepare for the African Cup of Nations, which will [...]

CHIDI UGWU, ABUJA Officials of the Abia State government at the weekend hosted investors and key stakeholders in Abuja as preparations intensify for the upcoming Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit. High Chief… The post Abia Govt, Zenith Bank Forge Strategic Partnership Ahead of Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Ladi Ayodeji Deacon Banjo Omole’s twin publications, Destined Destiny and Extolling Leadership, land with the weight of a man rounding off a successful political chapter and stepping confidently into a creative… The post Omole’s Twin Bubbles For Tinubu, APC appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

A member of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Jones Onyereri, says the party is battling direct confrontation between illegality and constitutional orders. Onyereri made this statement on Monday in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. His comment is coming against the backdrop of the expulsion of […] PDP battling clash between illegality, constitutional orders – BoT member

Indian media reported dozens had potentially been killed in the incident, though officials have yet to provide a toll. The post Indian Embassy In Saudi Says Pilgrim Bus Crashes Near Medina appeared first on Channels Television.

The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike. This is coming as the strike embarked on by resident doctors entered its 17th day. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, all UCH gates, except the main entrance, were closed and manned by […] Health workers begin indefinite strike at UCH

Nigerian carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, Monday, handed over social media influencers, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkman, and Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, to airport security over the incident that happened during the boarding of Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport, Delta State. The post ONBOARD ALTERCATION: United Nigeria hands over VeryDarkman, Mr Jollof to security appeared first on Vanguard News.

November 17, (THEWILL) — The payment revolution will be won by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), not multinationals. This prediction is grounded in the growing evidence that SMEs are rapidly adopting digital payment systems and driving innovation in payment solutions across multiple regions, especially in Africa and emerging markets. Recent data demonstrates the significant role […] The post The Payment Revolution Will be Won by SMEs, Not Multinationals appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

BOLU-OLU ESHO, Akure In preparation for Christmas and New Year celebrations, Senior Pastor of Line Bible Outreach Inc., Pastor Moses Kayode Adaramola, has concluded plans to hold the 2025 edition… The post Yuletide: Pastor Adaramola Holds Night of Change In Ondo appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Oil and Gas Watchdogs Network has weighed in on ongoing debates surrounding the Frontier Exploration Fund, saying discussions about the statutory allocation should be guided by facts and the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the group said field checks and engagements with operators show that […] Group cautions against misleading narratives on Frontier Exploration Fund

The dual strikes are expected to have a heavy toll on patients and the hospital—patients will not be admitted, and surgeries will not be performed. The post JOHESU UCH begins strike as resident doctors’ industrial action enters day 17 appeared first on Vanguard News.

November 17, (THEWILL) — The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Kizito Bonzena, along with 15 other members of the House elected on the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The others include Deputy Speaker, Hamman Adama Abdullai (Bali 2 Constituency); Majority Leader, Jethro […] The post Taraba Assembly PDP Members Defect To APC appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A former member of the House of Representatives for Jos South–East federal constituency of Plateau State, Dachung Bagos, has criticised the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and nine others by the Umar Damagum–led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the action as lawless and inconsistent with the party’s constitution. […]

Paschal Njoku Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice KudiratCJN Okays Akwa Ibom for 2025 Judiciary Sports Competition Paschal Njoku Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved the hosting of… The post CJN Okays Akwa Ibom For 2025 Judiciary Sports Competition appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

American rap icon Nicki Minaj and the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, are expected to headline a UN event this week centred on allegations of widespread persecution and targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. The engagement, facilitated by political strategist Alex Bruesewitz, marks one of the most high-profile global interventions on […] Genocide: Nicki Minaj, Waltz set to address Nigeria crisis at UN forum

November 17, (THEWILL) — Activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian, Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, reportedly got into a physical fight aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos. A video of the incident, which has since gone viral, shows both men exchanging punches as other passengers […] The post VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof Exchange Blows On Flight, NCAA Seeks Answers appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the US Congress to withdraw its recommendation for targeted sanctions after lawmakers linked the group to alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. In a resolution introduced on November 4, House Representative Smith Christopher proposed visa bans and asset freezes on members of […]

Nigeria has intensified its push to attract global investors into its aviation industry as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, unveiled sweeping… The post Nigeria Courts Global Investors as Tinubu Unveils Bold Aviation Investment Drive at FNAC 2025 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has told Nigerian judges that justice must never be for sale in the country. The President gave this charge on Monday at the All Nigeria Judges’ Conference in Abuja. He said the bench must never be called a sanctuary for compromise. “Let us be clear. No amount of reforms can succeed if […] Justice must never be for sale – Tinubu tells judges

A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity linked to a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising that removed her from office in August 2024. Hasina, 78, who has been in India and refused to return to stand trial, was tried in […] Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina to death

An Israeli court has cancelled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled hearing session on Wednesday in his corruption trial due to “security reasons.” According to the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper on Monday,… The post Israeli Court Cancels Netanyahu’s Wednesday Corruption Hearing Over ‘Security Reasons’ appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

November 17, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has unveiled the Next Moonshot Initiative with application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a national programme that will provide equity-free funding of up to N50 million to support student entrepreneurs building high-impact, technology-driven ventures. A statement on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, described […] The post FG Unveils Next Moonshot Initiative, Opens Portal For N50m Student Venture Capital Grant appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Paschal Njoku The Federal High Court of Nigeria will on December 19, 2025, begin its annual Christmas vacation. This was contained in a notice of the 2025 Christmas vacation as… The post Federal High Court Begins Christmas Vacation On December 19 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

November 17, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting that the recent reduction in petrol pump prices nationwide was influenced by the Federal Government’s suspension of the 15 percent import tariff on fuel. The company, in a statement signed on Monday by its Management, insisted that marketers’ price cuts were prompted solely […] The post Dangote Refinery Debunks Claims Linking Petrol Pump Price Reduction To Suspended Import Tariff appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Jones Onyereri, has blamed the Adolphus Wabara led BoT for the crisis rocking the party. The PDP held its national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, where key decisions were taken, including the suspension of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, former Governor […] National convention: BoT member, Onyereri blames Wabara, others for unending PDP crisis

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s victory over Enyimba. The Bauchi Elephants defeated their hosts 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium , Aba on Sunday. Abubakar Aliyu grabbed the winning goal for Wikki Tourists in the game. Maikaba praised his players for their resilience throughout the encounter. “I told […] NPFL: Maikaba satisfied with Wikki Tourists’ win over Enyimba

Gunmen attacked a government boarding school in Nigeria’s Kebbi state early on Monday, killing the vice principal and abducting an unspecified number of female students, according to a security report… The post Just In: Gunmen Kill Vice Principal, Abduct Female Students In Kebbi State appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Less than 24 hours before the widely anticipated defection of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), all sixteen PDP members of the Taraba State House of Assembly have resigned from the party and joined the ruling APC. The sweeping realignment played out during Monday’s […] 16 PDP lawmakers defect to APC ahead of Gov Kefas’ expected move in Taraba

Before the court decision, the Awami League renewed its call for a shutdown. In an audio message, Hasina told supporters not to be afraid of the verdict

November 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a devastating end in Rabat on Sunday night, when the Super Eagles fell to DR Congo in a penalty shootout following a tense 1-1 draw that stretched through 120 minutes of football. The defeat marks the third consecutive World Cup […] The post Fine Margins, Costly Errors: Inside Nigeria’s World Cup Exit To DR Congo appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 17, (THEWILL) — The world of combat sports finds itself at a curious crossroads, one where Olympic gold medals and YouTube stardom might soon collide inside a professional boxing ring. Anthony Joshua, the former two-time unified heavyweight champion, is in advanced negotiations to face Jake Paul, the Internet phenomenon who has spent recent years […] The post Business of Boxing: Why Joshua Vs Paul Could Reshape The Sport appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The airline, already the biggest customer for the Boeing 777, now has 270 777X, 10 777 freighters, and 35 Boeing 787s on order. The post Emirates Orders 65 Boeing 777X Planes In $38bn Deal appeared first on Channels Television.

Galatasaray is now facing competition from other clubs to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in the January window. The Turkish giants are keen to bolster their attacking options with Lookman. The move would see the reigning African Player of the Year link up with his Super Eagles team-mate Victor Osimhen. However, that move is now […] Transfer: Galatasaray facing battle from other clubs to sign Lookman in January