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 […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as a testament to visionary leadership and effective governance. In a statement issued on Sunday, President Tinubu said Soludo’s overwhelming win in Saturday’s poll made him the third governor in Anambra’s history to secure a […]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  10 players are now in the Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, Prompt News reports. The team opened camp in Rabat, Morocco for the playoffs  on Sunday. The players in camp are; captain William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi Samuel Chukwueze, and Tolu Arokodare are already [...]

Following his victory during Saturday’s Anambra Governorship Election, the winner, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has reached out to candidates of other political parties who contested the election, to join hands with him to sustain the state’s march along the trajectory of positive growth and development. The governor made the appeal in his acceptance speech at his […]

November 10, (THEWILL) — As the world marks World Immunization Day 2025, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Akwa Ibom State Directorate, has called on parents, guardians and caregivers to ensure that children between the ages of 0 and 59 months receive complete immunization to protect them from preventable diseases. Speaking during an interactive session with […] The post World Immunization Day: NOA Urges Parents To Protect Children With Life-Saving Vaccines appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

November 10, (THEWILL) — Officials of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) in Zamfara State have intercepted a vehicle conveying sophisticated weapons allegedly meant for armed bandits operating in the area. A member of the CPG, Salisu Adamu, said the discovery was made during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Dangulbi community. He explained that operatives […] The post Community Protection Guards Uncover AK-47s, RPG, Ammunition Hidden In Fish Cargo In Zamfara appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Ahead of the 2027 elections, former Director-General of Tinubu Support Groups, Hon. Abdulmumin Kofa Jibrin on Sunday declared his return to the All Progressives Congress and declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. No fewer than 2000 Ulamas who offered prayers for him on his return to his former party, Jibrin in his home [...]

Stakeholders, including the Aba State Movement and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, have reiterated the reasons why Aba State should be the sixth state that will be created in the South East. The reasons for the creation of Aba State, a long-held aspiration, also re-echoed recently when a high-powered delegation reinforced its case to the Senate Committee, chaired […]

A terrorist attack on a commercial bus along the Ayere–Kabba road in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State has left one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Sunday when gunmen opened fire on travelers along the busy route. According to witnesses, some vehicles managed to escape, but […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, under Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and foiled a terrorist ambush in Borno State. According to a statement on Sunday, soldiers from the 135 Special Forces Battalion encountered Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters at Dutse Kura on Sunday while responding to reports of abductions along the Buratai–Kamuya […]

If there was one person who stole the spotlight during the recent Anambra gubernatorial election, it was the bold and spirited Chioma Ifemeludike. Her ambition to run for governor was as audacious as it was refreshing, an act many critics dismissed as “an illusion” or “a dream too far.” Yet, while mockery followed her campaign […]

In recent weeks, several Nigerian media headlines have claimed that “only 31 U.S. lawmakers voted in support, as against 51 required,” to endorse President Donald Trump’s move to add Nigeria to America’s list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) — implying that the U.S. Congress did not throw its full weight behind the decision. However, […]

She was only eight. Too young to understand that the hands that tucked her into bed at night were not meant to harm her. Too young to know that her silence would one day become her death sentence. Her name was Ochanya Ogbanje, and her story is not an isolated tragedy. It is a mirror […]

Anambra’s election is over. The microphones have gone quiet. But democracy doesn’t end when results are announced — it begins. The true strength of any democracy is not measured by how power is won, but by how it is checked. And in Anambra, that duty now falls squarely on the opposition. Opposition is not an […]

President Donald Trump of the United States of America is threatening fire and brimstone over what he termed the “persecution of Christians in Nigeria”. He has already directed the Department of War to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria. The American President has also threatened to immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, […]

The Bola Tinubu Presidency is in the eye of the storm at moment. Until a few weeks ago, when rumours of a coup plot filtered into the governance space, the government was, more or less, on an amusement ride. It has, most arrogantly, been constructing its own system and cared little or nothing about what […]

The last few days have seen Nigerians more agitated than ever before. I can’t remember when we had everyone within the country and outside engrossed and animated as we have been in the last one week over any issue. Even the race to 2027 and second term frenzy and daily defection of politicians to the […]

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a confrontation between its personnel and Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, during Saturday’s governorship election in Awka. The video, widely shared on social media, shows the deputy governor questioning the presence of soldiers at Ukwu Oji Umubele, Awka Ward 5, asking [...]

The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a confrontation between its personnel and Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, during Saturday’s governorship election in Awka. The video, widely shared on social media, shows the deputy governor questioning the presence of soldiers at Ukwu Oji Umubele, Awka Ward 5, asking [...]

Tragedy struck at Soun High School, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, when a teacher, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, was beaten to death by his students for attempting to stop them from gambling during school hours. Witnesses said the incident occurred when the teacher confronted a group of students who were gambling inside the classroom. The confrontation reportedly turned [...]

No fewer than 142 villages and communities across six local government areas in Oyo State have raised the alarm that they may be wiped out over alleged plans by the state government to acquire additional land for the Ibadan Circular Road project. The affected areas cut across Ido, Lagelu, Oluyole, Egbeda, Ona Ara, and Akinyele [...]

Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul Enenche, has declared that the days of terrorists, bandits and their sponsors in Nigeria are numbered. The cleric, known for his fiery sermons, spoke during a national prayer session at the church’s headquarters in Abuja on Sunday, where he pronounced curses on criminal elements responsible [...]

The police have filed a five-count charge against a journalist, Alefia Friday, publisher of Naija News Today (formerly Asiwaju Media), over alleged cybercrime offences linked to a report on a member of the House of Representatives representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, Hon. Chinedu Ogah. Alefia was said to have been arrested on [...]

Police in Nasarawa State have arrested the village head of Sarkin Noma, Ero Yaro, over his alleged role in a midnight attack that left two people dead and one abducted. Spokesman for the Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in Lafia yesterday. He said gunmen invaded Sarkin Noma Village in Keana Local Government Area, [...]

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and arrested 29 suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers during coordinated operations across parts of Borno State. The Army disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba. According to the [...]

Nigerian power couple Davido and Chioma Adeleke are marking their third wedding anniversary. The couple’s union, which was initially kept private, was first reported in November 2022. Davido, the son of billionaire Adedeji Adeleke, reportedly married Chioma in a low-key ceremony following the loss of their son. The wedding took place at his father’s residence [...]