A perusal of more than a decade of reports by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has revealed that it issued consistent annual recommendations that Nigeria be designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). This is the highest classification in the U.S. religious freedom sanctions architecture, applied only to countries where governments […]

Kim Kardashian has confirmed that she did not pass the California bar exam she sat for in July. On 8 November, Kim announced via Instagram Stories that she fell short of the passing mark in the July 2025 sitting of the California bar exam. She wrote that although the result was disappointing, she remains committed […]

Trump has long insisted he has the power to pardon himself for federal crimes, but he has yet put the theory to the test. The post Trump Pardons Giuliani, Allies Linked To Efforts To Overturn 2020 Election appeared first on Channels Television.

Namewee, 42, has denied any wrongdoing and said in an Instagram post earlier this month that "the truth will speak for itself." The post Malaysia Holds Rapper In Probe Into Influencer’s Hotel Death appeared first on Channels Television.

The latest attack comes barely a week after a joint military operation reportedly engaged bandits in a fierce gun battle in the same area. The post Five Abducted As Bandits Attack Village In Kano appeared first on Channels Television.

Hundreds of residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, took to the streets to protest alleged plans by the state government to extend the land area for the Ibadan Circular Road project. The protesters, drawn from Ido, Lagelu, Ona Ara, Akinyele, Oluyole, and Egbeda local government areas, blocked major roads, including the busy [...]

Messi, 38, left the Catalan club in 2021 for Paris Saint-Germain due to the outfit's dire financial problems before moving to Inter Miami two years later. The post Messi Makes Emotional Return To Camp Nou, Hints At Possible Comeback appeared first on Channels Television.

The new funding achieved a $64 million first-round close based on investor commitments last Thursday. The post FG To Launch Two New Additional Investment Funds For Nigerian Startups appeared first on Channels Television.

The Consumentenbond group cited studies it said showed software had been installed in BMW vehicles that lowered nitrogen emissions during testing. The post Dutch Consumer Groups To Sue BMW Over Diesel ‘Cheating’ appeared first on Channels Television.

The 70-year-old entered jail on October 21, becoming the first former head of a European Union state to be incarcerated, and his lawyers swiftly sought his release. The post Ex-French President Sarkozy Describes Prison Experience As A ‘Nightmare’ appeared first on Channels Television.

The move was after President Bola Tinubu, in October, directed the Commission to reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj fares that it had recently announced. The post NAHCON Announces Cuts In 2026 Hajj Fares appeared first on Channels Television.

Official preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs have begun for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as head coach Eric Chelle reached Rabat, Morocco, on Monday with vita players Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, and newcomer Olakunle Olusegun. Additionally landing to arrange logistics ahead of the vital qualifiers were officials of the […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed heavy sanctions on Katsina United following the violent scenes that marred their Matchday 12 clash with Barau FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. The league body fined the club ₦9 million and ordered it to play its subsequent home matches behind closed doors and at a neutral […]

Nigeria’s current economic developments and preparations for the approaching 2026–2030 National Development Plan form the focus of high-level meetings between the Federal Government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Abuja. Under President Bola Tinubu’s government, the meetings seek to reconcile governance changes, budget policy, and medium-term development goals.   Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and […]

Nigeria’s maritime industry is losing an estimated $8 billion in annual freight revenue due to the prolonged delay in disbursing the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to indigenous shipowners. The situation has also left more than 4,000 trained Nigerian seafarers jobless, as the nation’s local shipping capacity continues to deteriorate.   The News Chronicle learned that […]

Both sides are heavily entrenched, almost four years after Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine. The post Russia Seizes More Villages, Says Ukraine Cannot Win War appeared first on Channels Television.

November 10, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s planned overhaul of the capital gains tax regime is prompting investors to reassess their portfolios, with a noticeable increase in asset sales as market players move to avoid higher tax liabilities. Under reforms proposed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the capital gains tax rate is set to rise from […] The post Capital Gains Tax: Investors Consider Asset Sell-Off As FG Adjusts Revenue Scope appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 10, (THEWILL) — BBC Director-General Tim Davie and the corporation’s head of news, Deborah Turness, resigned on Sunday following mounting criticism over the broadcaster’s editing of a speech delivered by former United States President Donald Trump shortly before the January 6 Capitol riot. The controversy adds to recent scrutiny of the BBC, which has […] The post BBC Boss Tim Davie, News Head Turness Resign Over Trump Speech Row appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Food prices in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, have seen a slight decline in recent weeks, yet many residents say the change has not improved their daily lives. Despite reports of easing inflation, households continue to grapple with weak purchasing power, stagnant wages, and high living costs.   A market survey across major trading hubs such as […]

Dave Lewis, presently chairman of consumer healthcare firm Haleon, will become CEO in January, replacing Debra Crew after her resignation in July. The post Guinness Maker Diageo Picks New CEO After US Tariffs Cloud appeared first on Channels Television.

Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, has stated that his actress wife, Regina Daniels, needs to go for rehabilitation to address drug abuse and ensure her well-being. In an interview with newsmen on Sunday, the lawmaker emphasized that the decision is necessary for the 25-year-old Nollywood star to be in the right frame of mind to [...]

Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, has stated that his actress wife, Regina Daniels, needs to go for rehabilitation to address drug abuse and ensure her well-being. In an interview with newsmen on Sunday, the lawmaker emphasized that the decision is necessary for the 25-year-old Nollywood star to be in the right frame of mind to [...]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Panthers of Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has said  he will adopt new  tactics for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompt News reports. The West African nations  will clash  in the first semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports [...]

The Super Eagles are up against the Panthers of Gabon on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in the semi-final of the African play-offs. The post 10 Players In As Super Eagles Camp Open For Gabon Play-Off Clash appeared first on Channels Television.

The state-funded broadcaster has been accused of biased coverage by different ideological camps in recent years, including over its coverage of the war in Gaza. The post BBC Expected To Apologise Over Trump Row After Chief Resignation appeared first on Channels Television.

November 10, (THEWILL) — Governor Ademola Adeleke is caught in the middle of the November 15 and 16, 2025 pre-National Convention crisis of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of the party’s primary election for the August 8, 2026 governorship poll in Osun State. As at October 30, the governor who remains the […] The post Adeleke Caught in the Middle of PDP Crisis appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 10, (THEWILL) — Approximately five months following the launch of the National Payment Stack (NPS) by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) in June 2025, this innovative digital payment infrastructure has achieved its inaugural successful transaction – a significant milestone for Nigeria’s payment sector. In a statement released on Sunday, November 9, 2025, NIBSS […] The post NIBSS’ National Payment Stack Records First Live Transaction appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 10, (THEWILL) — Since the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, designated Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ and went on to threaten military action, if the Federal Government fails to stop the killing of Christians by Islamist terrorist groups operating within the country, the atmosphere has been charged with a mixture […] The post THEWILL EDITORIAL: Mixed Reactions, Confusion Trailing Trump’s Threat appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 10, (THEWILL) — Against the backdrop of the ongoing diplomatic row between the United States of America and Nigeria over the framing of terror-related deaths in the latter, the Presidency and the United Kingdom on Sunday took divergent views on the matter.   While the Presidency claimed that terror-related deaths had reduced significantly to 81 […] The post Terror-Related Death Falls 81%, Says Presidency as UK Warns Against Travel to Six Nigerian States appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 10, (THEWILL) — MAGGI, Nigeria’s leading culinary brand from Nestlé, has reaffirmed its leadership in driving Africa’s creator economy with the successful second edition of the MAGGI Creators Conference, themed “The MAGGIVerse 2.0.” Held from November 1–2, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, the two-day event brought together hundreds of digital storytellers, food […] The post MAGGI Powers Africa’s Culinary Creators with MAGGIVerse 2.0 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Legendary Nigerian musician 2Face says his iconic hit ‘African Queen’ catapulted him to international stardom but came with unexpected challenges. “‘African Queen’ has been a huge blessing, but it also brought its own problems. I’m grateful for everything,” he told Entertainment & Lifestyle. The 2004 hit earned him BET, MTV Europe, and MOBO awards, making […]

The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has called for the support of the Emir of Lafia, HRH Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad (rtd), in the ongoing efforts to revitalize basic education across the state. Dr. Kassim made the appeal on Friday during a courtesy visit to […]

The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the Presidential approval for the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State, was granted before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) adopted the seven-year moratorium on the creation of new tertiary institutions. In a statement issued by the Ministry, the Honourable Minister of […]

November 10, (THEWILL) — Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai Joint Taskforce in the North-East have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and destroyed a major Boko Haram/ISWAP camp during a decisive operation along the Buratai–Kamuya axis of Borno State on Sunday. In a statement to journalists in Maiduguri, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of […] The post Troops Rescue 86 Kidnapped Victims, Destroy Terrorist Enclaves in Borno appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 10, (THEWILL) — Tension has risen in Oyo State following the death of a school teacher, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, who was allegedly beaten by his students after he cautioned them against gambling during school hours at Soun High School, Ogbomoso. Sources told THEWILL that trouble started when Mr. Adegoke confronted a group of students […] The post Outrage In Oyo as Students Beat Teacher To Death Inside Classroom appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

When African leaders, neck-deep in debts, go to borrow from foreign lenders, sovereignty is the last thing on their minds. Sovereignty connotes solvency, self-sufficiency, and security. For many African countries, it is no more than a sick joke—a tool for corrupt, despotic, and indolent leaders to stir up anti-Western anger. It fails to spark real […]