A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has warned that the proposed establishment of state police could become a tool for political persecution, cautioning that the security structure poses a threat to Nigeria’s unity. Galadima spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, where he opposed growing calls for the creation […]

WhatsApp will allow its three billion users worldwide to connect through unique usernames instead of phone numbers, the Meta-owned platform announced on Monday, June 29, 2026. Users can now reserve a username on the app ahead of a fuller rollout expected over the coming months. People will be able to choose to be contacted only by their handle and […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of losing its independence and acting in the interest of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement titled “The Neutralization of the Electoral Referee,” the party argued that public confidence in the electoral body had […]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui has praised his side’s resilience following their dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Prompt News Online reports. The Atlas Lions secured their place in the Round of 16 after edging past the Dutch in a pulsating contest at Monterrey Stadium. [...]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, said she was not intimidated by negaive comments even as she defended her recent remarks on small-scale businesses, insisting that the Federal Government’s economic empowerment programmes were not limited to akara sellers but extend to traders dealing in tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, roasted plantain and other petty businesses. […]

A climate justice ambassador and food security expert, Mr. Oluwatobiloba Ojuoluwa, has called for greater representation of African countries and other Global South nations in international climate negotiations, saying equitable participation is essential to achieving climate justice. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan, Ojuoluwa argued that […]

June 30 (THEWILL) — A coalition of human rights organisations has filed a landmark suit before the ECOWAS Court of Justice, accusing the Ghanaian government of participating in what it described as “chain refoulement” by receiving, detaining and deporting refugees transferred from the United States under a secret bilateral removal arrangement. The suit, filed on […] The post Rights Groups Accuse Ghana Of Chain Refoulement, Ask Court To Halt Secret US Deportation Deal appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed that deaths across Africa declined following sharp reductions in United States foreign aid, arguing that the funding cuts ended programmes he alleged contributed to political instability on the continent. Musk made the assertion in a post on X on Tuesday while responding to criticism of funding cuts implemented under […]

In 2016, he dedicated his life to God, ‎establishing the Heroes of Faith Gospel Film Ministry and Pastored a church in Ogun State.

A 23-year-old housewife, Sadiya Lawal, has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly attempting to kill her husband after reportedly attacking him with a knife while he slept in their home in Katsina metropolis. The victim, Jamilu Ibrahim, survived the attack but sustained a deep cut to his neck. The command’s spokesperson, […] The post Woman Arrested for Slitting Husband’s Throat in Katsina appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎Nigerian skit maker Oderohiwo Joseph Efe, better known as Carter Efe, has gotten himself into trouble after a private University, Babcock, threatened legal action against him. ‎Following rapper, Ycee’s viral statement about an Olodo Uprising in Nigeria, Carter Efe during his livestream, claimed Babcock University had awarded him an honorary certificate ‎In a press statement […]

  The entertainment scene has been buzzing with fresh revelations, career milestones, and candid confessions from some of Nigeria’s biggest celebrities. From Cubana Chief Priest opening up about his childhood dream of becoming a Catholic priest to Speed Darlington lamenting his single life at nearly 60, and Tems explaining why she won’t date fellow Nigerian […] The post The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News appeared first on OsunDefender.

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted fresh bail to activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in the sum of ₦200 million after previously revoking his bail over his failure to appear before the court. Justice Mohammed Umar, who presided over the proceedings on Tuesday, ordered that Sowore must provide two […] The post Court Grants Sowore ₦200m Bail appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Zamfara State Government engaged Swedish leading institutions and development partners to explore collaborations aimed at advancing the state’s digital and economic transformation agenda. The state delegation, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, held series of high-level engagements focused on attracting partnerships, investments and technical support that will strengthen digital infrastructure, innovation and human capital development […]

Military Airstrikes Disrupt Planned Bandit Attacks In Niger, Kaduna The Nigerian military has intensified its offensive against armed groups in the North-West, carrying out coordinated airstrikes that disrupted planned bandit attacks in Niger and Kaduna states while neutralising several suspected terrorists. The strikes, executed by the Air Component of Joint Task Force North West Operation […]

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned 10-hour power outage in parts of Ondo State to facilitate critical maintenance and network upgrade works at its Ondo 132/33kV Transmission Substation. In a statement issued by the company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN said the scheduled outage would […] The post TCN Announces 10-Hour Power Outage In Parts Of Ondo appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A unified Northern Nigeria Human Capital Blueprint is needed to fast-track human capital development across the region, Zamfara state government said. The call was contained in a proposal submitted by the state’s high-delegation led by the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, at the Summit on Enhancing Human Capital Development […]

A six-year investigation by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) has revealed that 79,323 people were killed in terrorism-related violence across Nigeria between 2020 and 2025, while 34,773 civilians were abducted during the same period. The findings were unveiled in Jos on Tuesday in a report titled, “Four Times Boko Haram? How the […] The post 79,323 Killed, 34,773 Abducted In Nigeria In Six Years — Report appeared first on OsunDefender.