Troops of Sector II under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of a suspected logistics supplier to terrorist groups and the recovery of a large cache of tactical equipment in Zamfara State. According to an operational report made available to The News Chronicle on Thursday, the suspect was apprehended […]

June 25 (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2026, to decide on a request for a fresh police investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho set the date on Thursday, June 25, after hearing arguments from the applicant’s lawyer, Chief Tunde […] The post Court To Decide On Bid To Reopen Mohbad Death Investigation appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Young and Useful Generation Initiative (YUGI), has mobilized 225 secondary school students from across Sokoto State as climate ambassadors to drive grassroots action against climate change. The initiative, which aims to empower young people to champion environmental sustainability, equipped the students with skills to mobilize […]

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has expressed strong support for the Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill, saying the proposed reform will enhance security response across the country and strengthen Nigeria’s federal structure. A statement signed by its Chairman and Speaker of the Delta State House […] The post State Police Will Enhance Security Response Across Nigeria – Assembly Speakers appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Ado Oyeyemi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three men in connection with the killing of a former broadcaster with Ogun State Television, Mrs Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed the arrests during a press briefing held at the command headquarters in Eleweran, [...]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Thursday commemorated the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Potiskum, Yobe State, with a renewed call for collective action against substance abuse. Observed annually on June 26 and designated by the United Nations, the […]

"If Labour's record in government is so fantastic, why is Starmer resigning?" Badenoch wrote on social media, using the metaphor of "400 knives" to portray what she described as widespread internal disloyalty towards the Prime Minister.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, in connection with the gruesome murder of retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The victims were found dead at Oyesiku’s residence in the Owode-Egba area of Ogun State on June 21. Her Lexus […]

June 25 (THEWILL) — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday transmitted the state’s 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The fiscal framework was presented during an emergency plenary session convened by the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly, its first sitting in about four months. Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced […] The post Fubara Submits 2026-2028 Fiscal Framework to Rivers Assembly After Four-Month Legislative Hiatus appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The organisation concluded by stressing that protecting lives and property should remain a national priority and should not be affected by ethnic, political or regional interests.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has challenged military strategists and security experts to develop innovative and practical solutions to Nigeria’s growing wave of mass abductions. Shaibu made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Wargaming Center, urging the institution to leverage strategic […]

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has urged northern groups threatening Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over his actions to ensure that Yorubaland is freed from banditry and terrorism to keep their peace. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere stated that Igboho is not threatening any particular ethnic group “but individuals and groups who […] The post Igboho Broke No Law – Afenifere Tells Northern Groups, Backs Yoruba Activist appeared first on OsunDefender.

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said rescue operations ongoing to ascertain whether more victims remained trapped beneath the rubble.

Ten people have been rescued alive from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed on Thursday in the Alakija area of Lagos State. The News Chronicle reports that victims, who sustained varying degrees of injuries, were promptly evacuated and handed over to medical personnel for treatment. Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called on stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain to prioritize fruit safety and consumer protection to curb foodborne diseases and strengthen public confidence in the nation’s food system. Speaking at the commemoration of World Food Safety Day and World MSMEs Day, organized by OSOA Foods in […]

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, in connection with the murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. […] The post Police Arrest Three Over Murder Of Ex-OGTV Broadcaster, Security Guard appeared first on OsunDefender.

*** Secures Shareholders’ Nod to Raise Additional N150bn Capital By Tony Obiechina, Abuja JAIZ Bank Plc on Wednesday reported a robust performance in its 2025 financial year, with a 24% growth in gross earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025. Briefing journalists at the end of its 14th Annual General Meeting held virtually in [...]

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates participating in the nationwide assessment. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Azeez Sani. According to Sani, the candidates […]

Elite creators like Dhar Mann ($65M) and iShowSpeed ($30M) are capturing unprecedented media revenue with fractional overhead. The post Inside the 2026 Forbes Creator List: How iShowSpeed, MrBeast Upended Traditional Media Margins appeared first on Channels Television.

He dedicated the honour to underprivileged African children sitting in classrooms with leaking roofs, or not in classrooms at all, selling on pavements, wondering whether a better life exists beyond the circumstances they were handed.

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Rising fuel prices tightened pressure on Nigerian businesses and households in May 2026 as diesel, petrol and kerosene all remained significantly above year earlier levels, raising concerns over higher transportation, manufacturing and distribution costs across the economy. Latest fuel price reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that [...]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  The National Sports Commission, NSC, in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has constituted a Welfare Committee to ensure the well-being of the Super Falcons throughout their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations  title defence campaign in Morocco, Prompt News Online reports. The seven-member committee will be chaired by NFF [...]

The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, has uncovered an alleged N16.17 million fake pregnancy scam and recorded significant breakthroughs in its crackdown on counterfeit products, human trafficking, and infrastructure vandalism. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the FCID Annex, Mr. Simeon Akpanudom, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on […]

He said the killings, which he alleged were politically motivated, posed a serious threat to public safety, democratic governance and the credibility of the forthcoming governorship election.

Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, has called for an investigation into a viral video that appears to show police officers interacting with armed individuals at a checkpoint.   The News Chronicle reports that Fayose raised questions about the behavior of the policemen seen in the video […]

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has directed banks, payment service banks, and other financial institutions to immediately freeze all accounts, assets, and transactions linked to six individuals and four Bureau de Change, BDC operators designated for terrorism financing. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026 (Ref:CMD/FCS/PUB/CIR/002/011).According [...]

Brazilian superstar Neymar was unable to hold back tears after making his first international appearance in nearly three years during Brazil’s convincing 3-0 victory over Scotland at the FIFA World Cup.      The News Chronicle reports that the experienced forward, whose career was somewhat slowed by significant injuries, had a long and challenging rehabilitation […]

An Abuja-based lawyer, Mr. Pelumi Olajengbesi, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Tunji Disu, urging immediate intervention to curb the wave of killings and political violence in Osun State ahead of the Aug. 15 governorship election. Olajengbesi submitted the petition at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, expressing concern over what he […]

The statement was issued by the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.

…Says conmen are spreading falsehoods and scamming Nigerians Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has dismissed viral claims that she plans to stop playing for Nigeria over alleged demands by football officials, describing the reports as false. Plumptre said the statements were posted by fraudsters operating a fake Facebook account in her name. She added that [...]

The Nigerian naira suffered its steepest daily decline in nearly three months, closing at N1,389 against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market.   The News Chronicle reports that the local currency lost N16 in a single trading session, sliding from N1,373 per dollar recorded a day earlier as pressure from a […]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed profound shock and disappointment over the recent remarks by the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, claiming that he does not see the level of hunger Nigerians complain about. HURIWA describes the statement as one of the [...]