Cristiano Ronaldo has scored goals in six FIFA World Cups, won five Ballon d’Or awards, and broken nearly every goalscoring record that existed before him. But the number that defines him in 2026 has nothing to do with trophies or league tables. It is $1.4 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ronaldo’s net worth […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth 2026: How Football’s First Billionaire Built a $1.4 Billion Empire appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities, including Nancy Isime, Chioma Ikokwu, Kehinde Bankole, and Osa Ighodaro. The post Ini Dima-Okojie Welcomes First Child, Celebrates Motherhood On 36th Birthday appeared first on Channels Television.

Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie and her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong, have welcomed their first child together. The actress announced the arrival of their baby on Wednesday through photos shared on Instagram, showing moments of her holding the newborn. While celebrating the milestone, Ini chose not to reveal the baby’s name or disclose when the child was [...]

  Leadership of some opposition parties in Osun State on Wednesday accused the ruling Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress of being behind the rising spate of violent crimes in the state, as they demanded tougher measures from the police. The opposition party leaders made the allegations at a security meeting convened by the […] The post 2026: Opposition Parties In Osun Accuse Accord, APC Of Sponsoring Violence appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Senate on Wednesday passed the bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. The upper chamber approved the bill after considering the report of its Committee on the Review of the Constitution, presented by Barau Jibrin, its chairman. The bill’s clauses were considered at the Committee of the Whole before its final passage. […] The post Breaking: Senate Passes State Police Bill appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is set to arraign Bello Abdullahi Bodejo before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over allegations bordering on terrorism financing and money laundering to the tune of $2.530 million. The EFCC, on Monday, June 22, 2026 filed a twelve-count charge before the Federal High Court against Bodejo, [...]

June 24 (THEWILL) — The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) climbed to ₦3,277.47 per litre in May 2026, representing a sharp 32.44 percent increase within one month and an 86.40 percent rise year-on-year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figure marks an increase of ₦802.78 […] The post Diesel Surges 32 Percent In One Month As Pump Price Hits ₦3,277/Litre Nationwide appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 24 (THEWILL) — Nollywood actress, Ini Dima-Okojie, has announced the birth of her baby boy with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. She shared the news on Wednesday, June 24, in an emotional Instagram post, which also marked her birthday. Instead of her usual birthday photoshoot, she posted a photo taken on the day her son […] The post Nollywood Actress Ini Dima-Okojie Announces Arrival Of Baby Boy With Husband appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, the Senate, has passed the Constitution Amendment Bill, which seeks to decentralise Nigeria’s policing structure by creating a state police. The passage of the bill on Wednesday marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s history and signals the end of decades-long debate about devolution of the nation’s security architecture amid worsening insecurity. […] The post BREAKING: Senate passes bill to establish state police appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

June 24 (THEWILL) — The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, rose to ₦1,596.25 per litre in May 2026, highlighting the continued pressure of fuel costs on households and businesses despite signs of easing inflation. According to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the […] The post Nigerians Pay 55 Percent More For Petrol Than A Year Ago – NBS appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 24 (THEWILL) — MrBeast has topped Forbes’ 2026 Top Creators list, earning an estimated $300 million over the past year. The ranking shows the continued growth of the global creator economy. For the first time, the top 50 creators together earned more than $1 billion. Forbes reported a total of $1.02 billion in combined […] The post MrBeast Tops Forbes 2026 Top Creators List With $300m Earnings appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation, marking a historic step in Nigeria’s decades-long effort to decentralise policing and strengthen the country’s security architecture. President Bola Tinubu had earlier transmitted the constitutional amendment bill to the Senate as part […] The post BREAKING: Senate Passes Landmark State Police Bill, Approves Constitutional Framework For Decentralised Policing appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 24 (THEWILL) — On Wednesday, the Senate passed the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the establishment of state police for second reading, marking a major milestone in efforts to decentralise policing and reform Nigeria’s security architecture amid worsening insecurity across the country. The landmark legislation, an executive bill proposed by President Bola Tinubu and […] The post Senate Passes State Police Bill For Second Reading Amid Concerns Over Funding, Oversight appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 24 (THEWILL) — Nigerian households received only marginal relief in cooking fuel costs in May 2026, as the average retail price of household kerosene declined slightly from the previous month, but remained significantly higher than levels recorded a year earlier. Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the average retail […] The post Nigerians Still Paying More For Kerosene As Annual Price Jump 37 Percent appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

One person has reportedly been dead and several others severely injured after a trailer reportedly rammed into supporters of the All Progressives Congress during a “Walk for Ambo Victory” campaign in Oke Gada, Ede, Osun State. Olufunsho Fagbohungbe, Head of Media and Publicity for the Bola Oyebamiji “Ambo for 2026” Governorship Campaign in Ila/Ifedayo/Boluwaduro Federal […] The post Just In: One Reportedly Dead, Several Injured As Trailer Rams APC ‘Walk For Ambo’ In Ede appeared first on OsunDefender.

Dr. Bashir Kurfi, Convener of the Katsina Community Security Initiative, has alleged that the Katsina State Government sponsored some notorious bandit leaders to perform the Muslim pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, spending as much as N10 million on each individual. Kurfi made the allegation during a live interview on Trust TV’s podcast while discussing insecurity, monitored […]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Senate on Wednesday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to reform its security architecture. As reported by Daily Post, the upper legislative chamber approved the proposal after adopting a manual voting process following a technical malfunction [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Senate on Wednesday commenced deliberations on a series of far-reaching constitutional amendment bills, including the proposed establishment of state police, in what lawmakers described as one of the most significant legislative exercises since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999. The proceedings attracted top government officials, including the Chief of Staff [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A United States District Court in Tacoma has sentenced a Nigerian national, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, to five years imprisonment for masterminding a romance scam that defrauded victims of more than $3.5 million. Nwadialo, 42, was convicted for his role in a sophisticated online fraud scheme that operated for over a decade and [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A United States District Court in Tacoma has sentenced a Nigerian national, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, to five years imprisonment for masterminding a romance scam that defrauded victims of more than $3.5 million. Nwadialo, 42, was convicted for his role in a sophisticated online fraud scheme that operated for over a decade and [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday sentenced a 20-year-old carpenter, Boluwatife Adewumi, to eight months imprisonment for stealing an air conditioner valued at N350,000. Adewumi was convicted on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, theft, unlawful entry, and malicious damage. The defendant, who was arraigned on September 9, [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi An 18-year-old miner, Felix Obed, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by a Jos Magistrates’ Court for stealing a fabricated iron door valued at N55,000. Obed was convicted on charges bordering on conspiracy, trespass, and theft after pleading guilty to the offences. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, the presiding magistrate, Hannatu Ashom, [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A young woman identified simply as Eno has lost her life after she was reportedly knocked down and crushed by a speeding vehicle within the campus of Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night along Road A of the institution, where the victim, believed to be in [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced three men to death by hanging after finding them guilty of armed robbery. The convicts, identified as Uche Onu, Ekene Okorie and Celestine Eze, were convicted for their involvement in a robbery operation carried out at a commercial facility in Akure. The [...]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his side is highly motivated to make history by defeating South Korea on Thursday morning and securing a place in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup for the first time, Prompt News Online reports. Bafana Bafana must claim all three points in [...]

Nafisat, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Akin Olaiya, has accused the movie star of domestic violence while speaking publicly about the end of their marriage. Her comments came in a video that circulated online on Wednesday, where she addressed reports surrounding their separation. Earlier in the week, a statement attributed to Olaiya surfaced online [...]

Mr Eazi and his wife Temi Otedola have opened up about the extensive steps they took while preparing for the arrival of their first child, revealing that they consulted nine doctors across different countries. The couple said the decision to seek medical advice internationally was driven by uncertainty over where they would eventually settle for [...]

  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has fixed July 9, 2026, as the official passing-out date for 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members across the country. The scheme disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, and shared on its official X handle. […] The post NYSC Announces Passing-Out Date For 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Corps Members appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Carlos Queiroz launched a scathing attack on the officiating after Ghana were held to a 0-0 draw by England, claiming VAR was absent when it mattered most in the second half, Prompt News Online reports. The Ghana head coach pointed to two major incidents involving England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender [...]

The Kaduna State Police Command has arraigned 24 suspects before a magistrate court over the alleged lynching and burning of a woman accused of child theft in the Maraban Jos area of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, said the suspects were arraigned at the Magistrate Court sitting […] The post 24 Arraigned Over Lynching, Burning Of Woman Accused Of Child Theft In Kaduna appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced an investigation into the conduct of its operatives following the remand of presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the DSS Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the agency said it […] The post DSS Probes Operatives’ Conduct Against Sowore In Court appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Ado Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has sanctioned several secondary school students involved in a viral “sign-out” video recorded after the conclusion of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The disciplinary action followed widespread public backlash over a video showing students from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas Secondary School and CAC Grammar School [...]

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused sections of the Nigerian media of creating a false impression that the country is overwhelmed by insecurity, insisting that security challenges, though real, do not mean the nation is under siege. Onanuga, who spoke in an interview on Arise Television […] The post Nigerian Media Creating False Narrative Of Insecurity – Tinubu’s Aide appeared first on OsunDefender.

  From record-breaking global achievements to headline-grabbing celebrity opinions and relationship drama, the entertainment scene has been buzzing with major developments. This week, Burna Boy sets a new continental record on the Billboard charts, Spyro delivers a memorable live concert experience in Lagos, while celebrities including Yul Edochie, Nancy Isime, Funnybone and Olakunle Churchill spark […] The post The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has directed personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to refrain from unauthorised social media activities capable of tarnishing the image, integrity and professionalism of the force. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Anietie Edem, following concerns […] The post IGP Bans Unauthorised Social Media Activities By Police Officers appeared first on OsunDefender.