The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified pressure on refiners and petroleum marketers to reduce petrol and diesel prices, following a 21.7 per cent decline in international crude oil prices. The Commission warned that Nigerian consumers must not be denied the benefits of falling global crude costs. The executive vice chairman and […]

The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to unite Nigeria, tackle insecurity and lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty if elected president in 2027. He also declared that his administration will ensure that displaced persons across the country would return to their ancestral communities. Obi made the pledge […]

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has identified selfish leadership and excessive personal ambition among Nigeria’s political elite as some of the greatest obstacles to the country’s development. Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, said Nigeria had abundant human and material resources to become a prosperous nation but […]

“These numbers are more than just statistics, as they represent human lives, families in grief and communities in distress,” he said.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defended the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as its National Chairman, insisting that Nafiu Bala Gombe has no constitutional or legal basis to lay claim to the position. The party said Bala resigned from the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party in May 2025, formally relinquishing […]

The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State for the 2027 elections, Hon. Farouk Mustapha, has alleged that there were plots to assassinate him following his defection from the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Mustapha made the allegation on Saturday in Itas, Itas/Gadau Local Government Area, during an event organised to […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his claim that former President Muhammadu Buhari promised him the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket in 2023 but reneged on the agreement. Shettima described the allegation as inappropriate and disrespectful to the memory of the late president, questioning why someone who […]

The immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday denied allegations that N210tn was unaccounted for in the company's financial records, insisting that no funds were lost under his leadership. The post N210trn NNPC Scandal: Kyari Challenges Audit Claims, Insists No Money Was Lost appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Coalition for Public Accountability and Social Justice has called for an independent review of the operations and financial records of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) amid concerns over its reported earnings, refinery rehabilitation projects and corporate governance. The group also urged President Bola Tinubu to clarify his position on the continued leadership […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said traders will be allocated shops free of charge at the rehabilitated Oba Market in Benin City when the project is completed, to help them return to business quickly. The governor made this known on Tuesday during an inspection of ongoing projects in the state, accompanied by a […]

At least three persons have reportedly been killed following an attack by gunmen on a mining site in Jol community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 6pm on Tuesday, when the assailants reportedly stormed the mining site and opened fire on people in the area. A resident of the […]

A socio-political organisation in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has defended Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, over allegations linking him to the prosecution of Emenike Okorie. The Bende Socio-Political Forum said the criminal case against Okorie was being handled by the police and should not be presented as a […]

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome killing of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Julius Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, allegedly by his son, Irobudo, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, who reportedly used a sledgehammer to strike his father on the […]

For his sustained investment in manufacturing, local production, job creation, shareholder value and philanthropy, BUA Group Chairman Abdulsamad Rabiu is… Person Of The Year 2026 In difficult economic times, the true measure of business leadership is revealed. While some enterprises retreat when inflation rises, currencies weaken, operating costs soar, and consumer purchasing power declines, others […]

The federal government is moving to regulate Nigeria’s scrap metal industry to curb infrastructure vandalism, protect legitimate businesses and secure raw materials for the steel industry. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ engagement to validate the proposed Scrap Metal (Collection, Trading, Recycling and Regulation) Regulations, 2026, held […]

Tension has heightened ahead of the planned visit of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to Yelwata community in Benue State, following allegations by the party of possible attempts to disrupt the visit and a strong denial by the state government. The post Tension as Obi Heads to Yelwata, NDC Alleges Threats, Benue Govt Denies Plot to Scuttle Visit appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Federal Government has said that a 60 per cent reduction in maternal death case fatality rates in health facilities supported by the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), exceeding its initial target of 30 per cent.The National Coordinator of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office, Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, disclosed this at the opening of […]

At nine years old, a child should be learning, playing and developing healthy habits. However, concerns are growing that some Nigerian children are encountering alcohol at an age when they are particularly vulnerable to its influence. A survey by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), cited by civil society organisations, […]

Nigerian universities have been urged to prioritise entrepreneurship and practical skills development, saying graduates must be prepared to create jobs rather than depend solely on paid employment. Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof Obiora Okonkwo made the call at the 15th convocation ceremony of Veritas University, Abuja. He advocated the integration of entrepreneurship education into […]

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to deepen technical and vocational education reforms, empowering Nigerians with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship through its Innovation Development and Effectiveness in Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. Under the initiative, 75 beneficiaries are undergoing free training in beauty and cosmetology at Elegant Twins Institute of Cosmetology, Surulere, Lagos, […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Alwan Hassan, has blasted the opposition to stop lying, stating that Nigerians are not as hungry as they are portraying them. Hassan made this statement on Tuesday while fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today. This is coming amid widespread concerns over the […] 'Nigerians not that hungry' - APC chieftain claims

University students have urged the Federal Government to fulfil its promise of providing 100 megabytes (MB) of free daily educational data to students in public institutions, lamenting that they are yet to benefit from the initiative one month after its scheduled commencement. The students also called for improved internet services in their institutions, saying poor […]