A three-storey building has collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State, leaving an unconfirmed number of people trapped beneath the rubble. The incident occurred at about 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Eyewitnesses said several occupants were inside the building when it suddenly gave way, with many feared trapped under the debris. As […] The post JUST IN: Many Trapped As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will take part in an invitational tournament in China next week as part of their preparations for the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Championship, Prompt News Online reports. The five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup winners began preparations for the regional tournament in Abuja last Tuesday under the [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A three-storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State on Thursday, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the rubble. The incident, which occurred around 11:40 a.m., threw the neighbourhood into panic as residents and passersby rushed to the scene in a desperate bid to assess the situation. Witnesses said the [...]

June 25 (THEWILL) — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police, describing the development as a breakthrough in Nigeria’s quest for a more effective and responsive security architecture. In a statement issued on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu said the […] The post Sanwo-Olu Hails Tinubu as Senate Passes State Police Bill appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Osun State Governorship Campaign Council of the African Democratic Congress (ADC-GCC) has called on the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, to ensure that opposition parties enjoy the same peaceful atmosphere he received during a recent visit to Ejigbo. In a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Hon. Nurein […] The post Opposition Deserves Same Peaceful Reception You Enjoyed In Ejigbo — ADC Tells Oyebamiji appeared first on OsunDefender.

His comment comes in wake of the Senate passing a bill to establish state police after the President urged them to establish state police to address the growing insecurity in the country. The post Fears About Abuse Of State Police Is ‘Annoying’, Says Sowunmi appeared first on Channels Television.

June 25 (THEWILL) — Europe is grappling with one of its most severe early-summer heatwaves on record, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several countries, red weather alerts issued across large parts of the continent, and reports indicating that at least 250 people have died as a result of the extreme conditions. The unprecedented […] The post Europe Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 250 as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

VKontakte (VK) was launched in 2006 as Russia's answer to Facebook and has since grown to become one of the most popular websites and social media platforms in the country. The post Apple Removes Russia’s VKontakte From App Store appeared first on Channels Television.

By Ado Oyeyemi A heavy-duty trailer conveying iron rods crashed into the perimeter fence of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, in the early hours of Thursday after reportedly developing a mechanical fault while ascending a hill. The accident occurred along the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Expressway near Finbarrs Road, close to the Abia State High [...]

June 25 (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has strengthened its presence in Delta State with the commissioning of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish operations in the community and extending access to banking services to residents and businesses in the area. The new branch, officially […] The post Zenith Bank Expands Delta Footprint, Opens First Commercial Bank Branch In Osubi appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government on Thursday received a second batch of 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, as authorities stepped up efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of citizens amid growing concerns over anti-migrant sentiments and planned demonstrations in the Southern African nation. A statement by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), […] The post 66 More Nigerians Return From South Africa as FG Intensifies Evacuation Efforts appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Ado Oyeyemi A Kano State High Court has sentenced a 32-year-old man, Muhammad Zulfalalu, popularly known as “Mai Siket,” to 20 years imprisonment for raping an 85-year-old woman in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Aisha Mahmoud found the defendant guilty on multiple counts bordering on rape and [...]

President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that 85 French rescue workers would be deployed to Venezuela “immediately” after deadly twin earthquakes struck the country. “France stands […] The post Macron To Deploy 85 French Rescue Workers To Venezuela appeared first on Channels Television.

After a bright start for South Korea, South Africa were the better team, showing greater invention and a sharper cutting edge. The post Hong Takes Blame As South Korea’s World Cup Hopes Fade appeared first on Channels Television.

June 25 (THEWILL) — R&B star Lionel Richie was forced to end his concert early after falling ill during the opening night of his tour with American R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota The 77-year-old singer had been performing for nearly an hour at Grand Casino Arena on Wednesday, June 24, […] The post Lionel Richie Ends Minnesota Opening Night Show After Falling Ill appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction, collapsing buildings and triggering panic across the country. Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, confirmed the casualty figures in a national address on Thursday, while declaring a state of emergency following the disaster. The twin […] The post 32 Killed, Over 700 Injured As Earthquake Rocks Venezuela appeared first on OsunDefender.

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over a sharp decline in bank lending to the manufacturing sector, warning that the trend could undermine industrial growth, worsen unemployment, and slow the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025. In a statement, MAN Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said credit to […] The post Manufacturers Warn N1.92t Credit Decline Threatens Nigeria’s Industrial Growth appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 66 returnees landed at about 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday as part of the Federal Government’s evacuation programme approved by President Bola Tinubu. The exercise followed the arrival of […] The post Second Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrive Lagos appeared first on OsunDefender.

June 25 (THEWILL) — The estate of Whitney Houston has denied Oprah Winfrey’s claim that the late singer was under the influence of drugs when she fell during a 2009 appearance connected to “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The issue arose after Winfrey spoke at the Cannes Lions festival in France, where she recalled Houston’s final […] The post Whitney Houston Estate Denies Oprah Winfrey’s Claim Singer Was High During 2009 Show Appearance appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

South Africa will face Canada, one of the tournament co-hosts, in Los Angeles on Sunday, with a place in the last 16 up for grabs. The post ‘We Shut Up Big Mouths,’ Says South Africa’s Coach Broos After Knockouts Qualification appeared first on Channels Television.

He stressed that the Nigeria Police Force does not view the creation of state police as a threat but rather as a collaborative approach to improving security across the country. The post Police Have Capacity, Weapons To Combat Insecurity, Says DIG Mohammed appeared first on Channels Television.

While paid subscriptions are commonplace among leading Western AI chatbots, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini, the Chinese market is dominated by free models due to stiff domestic competition, analysts say. The post ByteDance Rolls Out Paid Subscriptions For China’s Largest AI Chatbot appeared first on Channels Television.

Every business in Nigeria prints something. Flyers for a product launch. Business cards for a new client meeting.… This article How Much Does Printing Cost in Nigeria in 2026? appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has called for the establishment of a unified African cocoa producers’ bloc and the adoption of a minimum cocoa price of $6,000 per metric tonne to strengthen farmers’ earnings and reduce foreign influence over the continent’s cocoa market. The association said […] The post African Cocoa Farmers Push for $6,000 Floor Price, Continental Producers’ Alliance appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.