Wellbrock, the gold medallist at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, won his third open water world title in a time of 1hr 59min 55.50sec at the Sentosa Island course The post German Wellbrock Wins World 10km Swim After Water Quality Delay appeared first on Channels Television.

Two students of Government Secondary School, Bichi in Kano State have died after they were allegedly tortured by senior students inside a school hostel. The attack, which occurred around 11:30pm on July 14, also left two other students hospitalised with serious injuries. The school principal, Yusuf Ado Yakasai, reported the incident to the police the […] The post Two Students Tortured To Death By Seniors In Kano appeared first on OsunDefender.

“The Access Accelerator has already reached over five hundred thousand people, earned global recognition from the World Economic Forum, and built innovation centres in Nigeria and Indonesia” The post Reckitt Nigeria concludes Access Accelerator programme, awards ₦48m to health and hygiene startups appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Angela Peters, a 56-year-old grandmother from Australia, has defied expectations by giving birth to twin girls with her 39-year-old Nigerian husband, Bright. The couple’s extraordinary journey—from meeting online to undergoing IVF treatment in Nigeria—has captured global attention and inspired many. Their story began in 2020 when Peters connected with Bright through a dating app, originally [...]

Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, deploying 400 drones and a ballistic missile that targeted multiple cities and severely hit energy infrastructure. According to Ukraine’s air force, the attack focused on Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Vinnytsia. Although most drones were intercepted, 57 of them, along with the missile, managed to hit 12 targets. […] The post Russia Launches 400 Drones In Overnight Assault On Ukraine appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Afenifere Group in the United Kingdom and Europe has rejected the ongoing constitutional review by the Nigerian National Assembly, calling instead for an entirely new constitution that embodies true federalism. The group’s position comes as lawmakers push to meet a December 2025 deadline for the review, which covers issues such as state creation, electoral […] The post Afenifere Rejects Constitutional Review, Says Amendments Can’t Fix Nigeria appeared first on OsunDefender.

A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon. The post ANALYSIS: Nigerian pirates switch to kidnappings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

July 16, (THEWILL) — The annual inflation rate in the United Kingdom rose to 3.6% in June 2025, marking an increase of 0.2% from the 3.4% recorded in the previous month of May, the UK Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3%, above […] The post UK Inflation Rises to 3.6% In June 2025 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 16, (THEWILL) — The Turkish government has warned that members of a terrorist group known as the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO) exist in Nigeria and also operate in other countries around the world. Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, disclosed this on Tuesday night in Abuja, at a dinner organised by the Turkish Embassy […] The post They’re Serious National Threat – Turkey Cautions Nigeria Against FETO Terror Group appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 16, (THEWILL) — The recent death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, in a London hospital has reignited a painful spotlight on Africa’s leadership paradox. While its rulers routinely seek world-class medical care abroad—often at staggering public expense—they preside over crumbling healthcare systems that fail their citizens. This enduring scandal goes beyond mere hypocrisy; […] The post OPINION: African Leaders’ Medical Exodus: A Crisis Of Dignity And Domestic Neglect appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 16, (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, of charges in a money laundering case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ruling on Wednesday in a No-Case submission filed by the former governor, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, […] The post Court Quashes N6.9bn Fraud Charges Against Fayose, Upholds No-Case Submission appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Buhari, who died in a London hospital on Sunday, was buried in Daura on Tuesday, with President Bola Tinubu in attendance. The post VIDEO: Shettima, Atiku, Zulum, Radda, Obi, El-Rufai Attend Fidda’u Prayer For Buhari appeared first on Channels Television.

Buhari, who died in a London hospital on Sunday, was buried in Daura on Tuesday, with President Bola Tinubu in attendance. The post VIDEO: Shettima, Atiku, Zulum, Radda, Obi, El-Rufai Attend Fidau Prayer For Buhari appeared first on Channels Television.

“We consistently inform our Nigerian friends about the nature and dangers of this organisation, and urge them to remain vigilant and cautious." The post Turkiye wants Nigeria to clamp down on Gülen movement activities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

July 16, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s oil output on a month-on-month (MoM) basis rose to 1.505 million barrels per day (bpd) in June 2025, data from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Monthly Market Oil Report (MOMR) indicated According to the June report released on Tuesday, this is 0.052 bpd increase from 1.453 million […] The post Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Hovers Above OPEC Quota, Hits 1.505mbpd In June appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A suspected bag snatcher was beaten into a coma by an angry mob in the Oke Aro area of Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Oruntan Street, behind the Mother and Child Hospital, when the suspect allegedly attempted to snatch a bag from a local resident. Eyewitnesses said [...]

Mr Otedola offered a strong hint of the release of the book on Wednesday morning, reflecting on the evolution of entrepreneurs The post Otedola to release blockbuster memoir on business success, entrepreneurship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The recall covers certain 2021–2024 Bronco Sport and 2020–2022 Escape models equipped with 1.5-litre engines. The post Ford Recalls Over 694,000 SUVs In US appeared first on Channels Television.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, of all charges in his long-standing money laundering case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court while ruling on Tuesday, upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, noting that the prosecution failed to establish a […] The post Breaking: Court Frees Fayose Of Money Laundering Case appeared first on OsunDefender.

CAF has named a star-studded Best XI for the WAFCON 2024 group stage, headlined by Rasheedat Ajibade, Barbra Banda, and Ghizlane Chebbak, with South Africa’s Desiree Ellis honoured as Best Coach The post WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons’ Ajibade, Plumptre named in Group Stage Best XI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Forum of Commissioners in Osun State has disclosed that they will support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s rumoured defection to the All Progressives Congress. The Commissioners in a communique issued on Wednesday, assured the governor of their support on his political move. The communique signed by the forum chairman and secretary, Ganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere and Barr. […] The post Osun Commissioners Support Adeleke’s Move To APC appeared first on OsunDefender.

The win, achieved in front of a lively crowd, confirms the Dolphins as two-time champions of the prestigious tournament, matching the feat previously held by First Bank. The post Dolphins reign supreme again at D.K. Olukoya Women’s Basketball Championship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The court held that the EFCC had not been able to link Fayose to the crime, nor was a prima facie made case against him to warrant further defence. The post BREAKING: Court Frees Fayose, Says EFCC Failed To Link Him To Money Laundering appeared first on Channels Television.

Among those being investigated are the activities of  FF Tiffany widely reported for allegedly running a fraudulent investment scheme that has defrauded thousands of Nigerians home and abroad. The post SEC Probes 79 Ponzi Schemes appeared first on Channels Television.

July 16, (THEWILL) — Plans have been put in place for the Akwa Ibom State Government to improve its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) through medical tourism, with a 350-bed-space International Hospital with Robotic Surgical Centres, across the state. The plans by the State Government were disclosed in a joint communique issued by the state Ministry […] The post Akwa Ibom Set For Medical Tourism With 350-Bedspace Quaternary Referral Health Facility appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

An official said the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team was on a sting operation when they stormed the criminal hideout, located near Unenurhei Community on an expressway in Delta State. The post Six kidnap suspects killed in shootout with police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

July 16, (THEWILL) — No fewer than 70 million campus youths across the globe are to benefit from the tripartite conference facilitated by the American International Christian University (AICU) in Nigeria. Hosted in three carefully selected universities, including the University of Ibadan, Lagos State University, and the University of Portharcourt, the conventions recorded massive attendance, […] The post AICU’s Youth Conference Raises Hope For Over 70 Million Campus Students appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The death of African leaders abroad is not merely a personal tragedy but a poignant symbol of a wider systemic failure. The post Dying Abroad appeared first on Channels Television.

July 16, (THEWILL) — Short video platform, TikTok, has removed over 3.6 million videos in Nigeria between January and March 2025 for violating its Community Guidelines, making a 50% rise from the previous quarter. In its Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, released on Tuesday, the platform said 98.4% of the videos were proactively detected, […] The post TikTok Deletes 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos, Appoints Ogunlana Digital Well-Being Ambassador appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

It is no longer news that Chelsea won the just concluded FIFA organized Club World Cup competition held in the United States. However, it has come to the fore that the glittering trophy Chelsea lifted was not the original but a replica. The original remains thousands of miles away, tucked inside the Oval Office, gifted [...]

The VC promised the affected students and their parents that the issue will be resolved in the next few months. The post UNICAL VC Appeals For Calm, Promises To Resolve Issue With Dentistry Students appeared first on Channels Television.

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a decisive ruling, the court upheld a no-case submission by Fayose’s legal team, concluding that the EFCC had failed to present sufficient evidence [...]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Super Falcons duo, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Rasheedat Ajibade has been included in the group stage Best X1 at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports. The selection was compiled by the technical study group (TSG)  of the competition. Plumptre has featured in two games at the competition, [...]

In a notice of appeal, the Senate President is seeking to overturn the July 4 judgment delivered by Justice Binta Nyako. The post Akpabio Appeals Court Ruling Ordering Natasha’s Recall appeared first on Channels Television.

The Oba went on to underscore the historical and cultural significance of Abeokuta, highlighting the city’s long-standing global relevance. The post Abeokuta will produce Africa’s next athletics stars – Alake of Egbaland appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

July 15, (THEWILL) — Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of Nollywood actress Judy Austin, who is now married to actor Yul Edochie, has raised serious allegations in a viral social media video that has stirred concern online. In the emotionally charged footage, Obasi accused Austin of denying him access to their two children for over […] The post Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband Alleges Death Threats, Cries Out Over Missing Children appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.