The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the opening of applications for mid-level positions within the Federal Fire Service (FFS), inviting eligible public sector workers to apply within one week of the announcement. The notice, e-signed by the Secretary of the Board, Maj. Gen. A. M. Jibril (Rtd), and dated […]

A State High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, has issued a perpetual injunction restraining the Nigerian Army and the General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, to immediately vacate and dismantle all illegal structures erected on a disputed parcel of land at Adisindu village, Dutsen Kura in Bassa LGA […]

Torkwase Nyiekaa Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State , by every body language, appears poised for one of the most significant political shifts in Nigeria’s contemporary history, following a clandestine… The post Alia In Secret Talks With Ayu, May Quit APC Any Moment appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, announced a cabinet-level security committee to midwive alternative short-to-long term solutions to curtail further security breaches in the State. The committee is headed by the deputy governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, with Dr Olufunke Mercy Shittu of the Office of the Head of Service as the secretary. Other […]

ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate, a bill seeking strict regulation of the legal profession in Nigeria. The bill titled: “Legal Practitioners Bill 2025” and… The post Tinubu Seeks Regulation Of Legal Profession appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a nonstop, round-the-clock aerial operation over forests in Kwara, Kebbi and parts of Niger State as part of efforts to curb rising kidnappings and attacks in the region. The President’s media aide, Sunday Dare, announced the directive on Tuesday, saying Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Air Force to expand […] Tinubu orders 24-hours aeriel surveillance over Kwara, Kebbi, Niger forests

Mr Sunday ‎Dare said the Air Force was mandated to maintain 24-hour surveillance and synchronise operations with troops on the ground. The post Abductions: Tinubu orders security to comb northern forests appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kebbi State governor Nasir Idris says the students rescued from bandits are all in good condition. Speaking at a press briefing at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi shortly after announcing their release, the governor thanked President Tinubu and all security agencies involved in the operation. “From the information we have right now, the children […] No ransom paid – Kebbi govt says freed students safe

The 24 schoolgirls abducted in Maga, Kebbi State, have regained their freedom, the Presidency has disclosed. In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls. According to him, Tinubu applauded the security agencies for the efforts made to secure […] The post 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom appeared first on OsunDefender.

Mr Eno said that recurrent expenditure stood at N354.87 billion, while N1.035 trillion would be used for capital expenditure. The post Gov Eno budgets N1.39 trillion for 2026, reiterates commitment to food security in Akwa Ibom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The chairman of the Yobe State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Health, Kachalla Ajiya Maina, has expressed concern over reports of unprofessional behaviour exhibited by some health practitioners in public health facilities across the state. The lawmaker raised the concern on Tuesday during the 2026 budget defence session for the Ministry of Health and […] Yobe Assembly decries unprofessional conduct of health workers

The Social Democratic Party, SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, said President Bola Tinubu has lost control of his administration following the wave of insecurity ravaging the country. Adebayo made the statement on Tuesday while responding to questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, monitored by […] Insecurity: Tinubu has lost control of his government — SDP Chieftain Adebayo

The West African Management Development and Productivity Network (WAMDEVIN) has concluded a three-day high-level networking workshop at the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Lagos, bringing together Directors-General, Chief Executives, senior… The post WAMDEVIN Holds High-level Workshop, Elects New President appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

ABUJA – RHP, a political advocacy group aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, described the sealing of its office as a demonstration of political desperation.… The post Group Raises Alarm As Abia Governor Seals Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Office appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The governor allocated N811.8 billion, representing 80 per cent of the total outlay, to capital projects, while recurrent expenditure got N204.4 billion, or 20 per cent of the budget. The post Gov Otti presents N1.016trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to Assembly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

November 25, (THEWILL) — ‎Organisers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged “Prosperity Cup”, say they have concluded plans for the sale of registration forms for season eight of the competition. ‎ ‎The Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe, in a statement on behalf of the Central Organising […] The post Prosperity Cup Organisers To Commence Sale Of Registration Forms appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has encouraged his players to replicate their impressive home form in away games. The Umuahia-based club are yet to concede at the Umuahia Township Stadium in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Abia Warriors, however, have conceded seven goals on their travels. Amapakabo believes his players can […] NPFL: Imama wants Abia Warriors to win away games

November 25, (THEWILL) — The Ogun State Government, on Monday, reiterated its commitment to rehabilitating major roads in the Ota axis, assuring residents that construction work will commence soon on several critical routes. The government restated this position during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ota Branch, who paid a […] The post Ogun Reaffirms Commitment To Fixing Ota Roads appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO – Former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday declared that the ruling government would not be able to manipulate the forthcoming elections, insisting he knows their tactics. Aregbesola, who spoke while unveiling the African Democratic Congrees, ADC, in Osogbo, said the day marked exactly 15 years since his […] The post Nobody can rig us, we know their ways – ADC National Scribe, Aregbesola appeared first on Vanguard News.

UYO – Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno on Tuesday presented a N1.39 trillion budget for the 2026 financial year to the State House of Assembly. The new fiscal proposal,… The post Eno Proposes N1.39trn ‘People’s Budget’ For 2026, Cuts Spending From 2025 appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

November 25, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated that commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks face a minimum penalty of N3 million if they fail to properly verify the status of customers before opening current accounts, according to new regulatory guidelines. The directive, part of a broader push to tighten banking compliance […] The post Banks To Pay N3m Fine For Non-Compliance With Customer Verification Rules appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

To prevent attacks and mass kidnappings of students, the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday, disclosed that it has commenced border patrols and established security surveillance across boarding schools in the state. The Commander of the corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, made the disclosure during the parade of 16 suspected criminals at […]

Guinea-Bissau has experienced four coups since independence, the last in 2012, as well as multiple attempted coups. The post Guinea Bissau presidential candidates declare victory ahead of results appeared first on Vanguard News.

The alleged terrorist negotiator, Mr Tukur Mamu, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit challenging his designation as a “terrorist” by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), while standing trial. Mamu’s counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, told Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja that the AGF’s action contravened Section 36(5) of the […] The post Tukur Mamu sues AGF for designating him as ‘terrorist’ while standing trial appeared first on Vanguard News.

November 25, (THEWILL) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on December 5 at the Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C., determining the group-stage composition for all 48 competing nations. For the first time in tournament history, three countries will serve jointly as hosts, and the field has expanded by 16 teams compared […] The post World Cup Draw Set For Dec 5 With 48 Nations Across Four Pots appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Convener Aron Akerejola underscored the purpose of the meeting as an attempt to reset the sector. The post Big Sports Dialogue 1.0: Experts push tough reforms as Akerejola champions national reset appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the federal government’s failure to protect citizens of Nigeria, alleging possible collusion by security forces in the ongoing violence that has claimed countless lives of Nigerians. The bishops, who made this known in a press statement, titled: ‘Peace in Nigeria: Moving from Fragility to Stability,’ jointly […]

November 25, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that open grazing has been banned across the country, insisting that no such policy has been announced. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu, Head of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, the Ministry said the clarification […] The post No Nationwide Ban On Open Grazing, Transition To Ranching Is Ongoing – FG appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

FIFA has confirmed the 2026 World Cup pots ahead of the draw on December 5. The top four-ranked sides will be protected if they win their groups. Under this scenario, Spain (1) and Argentina (2) cannot meet until the final, the same for France (3) and England (4). Matches between these countries can only occur […] 2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms seeding pots ahead of draws [Full List]

Ajax’s Champions League misery continued as they were beaten by fellow strugglers Benfica to leave them bottom of the standings. The Dutch side have been in torrid form in Europe, The post UEFA Champions League: Ajax remain pointless as Benfica claim first win appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Promise David scored the only goal as Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise beat Galatasaray in Istanbul to end their three-game losing run in the Champions League. Canada striker David was on The post UEFA Champions League: Union Saint-Gilloise earn shock win at Galatasaray appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

November 25, (THEWILL) — FIFA has cleared Cristiano Ronaldo to participate in Portugal’s opening fixture at the 2026 World Cup after issuing a suspended sentence for violent conduct. The 40-year-old received a one-match ban with two additional matches suspended for 12 months following his red card during Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland […] The post Ronaldo Cleared For Portugal’s World Cup Opening Match After FIFA Ruling appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Welcoming participants, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, described the initiative as one of Africa’s most influential anti-fraud platforms.

Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has disclosed how he did not find life easy while growing up because of

November 25, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has ordered an intensified and comprehensive security sweep across major forest corridors in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States as part of renewed efforts to curb the surge in kidnappings and terrorist activities in the region. The directive, announced on Tuesday, by the Special Adviser to the President on […] The post Security Tightened As Tinubu Orders Full-Scale Sweep Of North-West, North-Central Forests appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday retained its monetary policy rate at 27 per cent after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its meeting in Abuja, with Governor The post MPC retains key rates as Cardoso projects continued disinflation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.