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 [...]

Nollywood actress Omeche Oko is recovering in a hospital after a motorcycle accident on a film set in Lagos left her with a leg injury. The accident happened on Tuesday, June 23, while Oko was filming a scene that required her to ride as a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her colleague, actor Victory […]

The elders, youths, task force members and vigilante group of Ogwugwu Village in Enugwu-Agidi Community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Thursday trooped out in large numbers to identify the current occupants of their Aniocha, Ofiamgbo, Odoachalla and Mgbogidi ancestral lands. The lands, located opposite Nawfia Junction along the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway, are currently […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Nigeria’s economic future may no longer depend solely on oil. Increasingly, the country’s vast mineral resources are emerging as a major driver of economic growth, industrialisation, and long-term prosperity. The recent announcement by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), [...]

Media executive Mo Abudu has revealed that Netflix pushed for a second season of “Blood Sisters” after the Nigerian thriller performed far better than originally planned. In an interview published by What’s on Netflix on Thursday, June 25, 2026, Abudu explained that the series was first created as a standalone limited series. It premiered on […]

Even though Russian national teams and clubs have been barred from international competitions since 2022, FIFA never suspended the membership of the Russian football federation. The post FIFA Opens Way For Russia To Enter International Youth Competition  appeared first on Channels Television.

Like other oil producers, Iraq, a founding member of OPEC, was greatly affected by the Middle East war, as it is hugely dependent on oil exports, which make up about 90 percent of its budget revenues. The post Iraq Urges OPEC To Raise Its Oil Production Quota appeared first on Channels Television.

NECO explained that the re-sit examination is specifically designed for candidates with conditional deficiencies in Mathematics, English Studies, or both subjects. The post NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results, Schedules Date For Re-Sit Examination appeared first on Channels Television.

June 25 (THEWILL) — 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 alleged terrorism financing. The directive, contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, follows […] The post CBN Freezes Accounts Linked to Six Terror Financing Suspects, Four BDC Operators appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 25 (THEWILL) — Fear and panic engulfed the Alakija area of Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State on Thursday after a three-storey shopping complex collapsed, leaving one person dead and raising concerns that more victims may still be trapped beneath the rubble. The building reportedly caved in at about 11:40 a.m., […] The post UPDATED: Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 25 (THEWILL) — Fear and panic swept through the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Thursday after a three-storey building collapsed, with several people feared trapped beneath the rubble. The building caved in at about 11:40 a.m., sending residents, traders and passers-by fleeing for safety as a cloud of […] The post Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigeria’s trade with other African countries increased from $7.47 billion in 2024 to $9.02 billion in 2025, according to the latest report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has voiced concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death and burial, alleging that they were excluded from important information and decisions. Prompt News reports Ekubo died on May 11 at the age of 40 following a prolonged battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was buried last [...]

June 25 (THEWILL) — Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has entered a fresh legal battle after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraigned him, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five companies over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract awarded during his administration. El-Rufai […] The post ICPC Files Fresh Charges Against El Rufai Over N8.8bn CCTV Contract appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

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.

Ike, in the fundamental rights enforcement suit, sued Olayinka and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st and 2nd respondents over alleged breach of personal data.

Morocco’s latest success highlights the country's growing strength in international football. The North African nation has continued to impress on the world stage and is now regarded as one of Africa’s most successful teams in World Cup history.

The rescued persons have been taken to medical facilities for treatment. The post 10 Rescued As Building Collapses In Lagos appeared first on Channels Television.

The boy had slipped into the family car while his father thought he was napping, then found himself unable to get out with the child lock in the town of Saint-Gratien, the prosecutor said after a police source and civil defence also reported the death. The post Three-Year-Old Found Dead In Car During France Heatwave appeared first on Channels Television.

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has sworn in four newly elected senators following their victories in the by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last Saturday

Legendary American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie was forced to end a concert in Minnesota earlier than planned after falling ill during his performance, leaving fans concerned about his health.

“I’m making this video to address the incident that happened about a week ago. This is to clarify that I’m medically okay. There’s nothing wrong with me, I’m very okay,” he said.

A five-storey building has collapsed at Alakija, inward Navy Town, triggering a major emergency response and causing severe traffic gridlock stretching back to Oluti. The incident occurred at about 11:40 am on Thursday, and the exact number of persons trapped could not be immediately ascertained. VIDEO FROM SCENE OF INCIDENT: A multi-agency rescue operation is […] The post Five-Storey Building Collapses On Occupants in Lagos – Video appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Experts attribute the increase in allocations to higher revenue from crude oil sales, improved Value Added Tax (VAT) collections, and growth in other federally generated revenues.