As a preamble to talking about prebandalisim in Nigeria alongside Nigeria’s sovereignty, it is not out of place to recall what a former member of the House of Representatives, Professor Usman Bugaje, said about Nigeria’s sovereignty, emphasizing that it belongs to the people, not politicians. He criticized the National Assembly for lacking credibility and urged […]

March 25, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new measures to strengthen oversight of diaspora remittances, directing all international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to route transactions through designated naira settlement accounts with authorised dealer banks. The directive, which takes effect May 1, 2026, is to improve transparency and boost liquidity in Nigeria’s […] The post CBN Tightens Diaspora Remittance Rules, Sets May 1 Deadline For IMTO Compliance appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A suspected member of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly issued threats of a possible attack on Malam Fatori town in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, following the neutralisation of 75 terrorists during a failed assault on March 18, 2026. According to intelligence sources, the cleric, who reportedly led this year’s […]

March 25, (THEWILL) — Biogas production has been identified as a practical and sustainable pathway to address Nigeria’s persistent energy challenges, with Dr Moses Fajobi emphasising that adequate energy supply is fundamental to national development. In a recent statement, Fajobi stressed that Nigeria must embrace biogas technology to stimulate growth across critical sectors, warning that […] The post Biogas Key To Solving Nigeria’s Energy Woes – Fajobi appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation into eight suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt Rivers State, following their arrest by the Nigerian Navy. The Commission disclosed this in a post shared on its official X handle, noting that the suspects were handed over by the Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder on March […] EFCC begins probe of eight suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt

A chieftain of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has urged the party to tap into growing public discontent with the administration of President Bola Tinubu as it positions itself ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with AriseNews, monitored by The News Chronicle, Momodu said the ADC must strategically align […]

In an unexpected message from the head of one of the world’s most influential technology companies, Tim Cook has advised smartphone users to reduce the time they spend on their devices and focus more on real-life interaction. Speaking during an interview on Good Morning America with host Michael Strahan, Cook spoke on the approaching 50th […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Refinery, David Bird has said the company is making deliberate efforts to stabilise petrol prices despite facing harsh operating conditions in Nigeria. Speaking in an interview on Arise News monitored by The News Chronicle, Bird noted that while purchasing crude oil in naira does not come with some […]

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Hope Alive Initiative (HAI) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to tackling the country’s security challenges and how he has rallied governors on a framework for state police. “We believe that lasting peace and stability can only be achieved through a multi-layered approach that empowers communities while [...]

Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has raised concerns that Nigerian troops are struggling against heavily armed terrorists following recent attacks in parts of Borno State. He called on the Federal Government to urgently provide sophisticated weapons and sufficient ammunition to strengthen the fight against insurgency. Ndume spoke in Abuja after visiting devastated communities in Ngoshe […]

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a multi-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, conversion of public property, and abuse of office. […]

  The Kano state government has directed all public office holders planning to contest in the 2027 elections to step down from their positions on or before March 31, 2026. The directive was issued in an official circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and dated March 24, 2026. It […] The post 2027: Resign If You Are Contesting – Kano Govt Tells Officials appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Nigerian Naira opened the mid-week trading session with a slight recovery, paring some of the losses recorded in the previous session as liquidity conditions in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) began to stabilise. Official Market Performance (NFEM) At the official window, the Naira showed signs of firming up during early morning trades […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, March 25, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

A 38-year-old man, Hamisu Abdullahi has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command, for allegedly shouting “no water, no light” during Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to the Emir of Suleja after Eid-el-Fitr prayers on Friday. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the development, said the suspect was arrested […] The post Man Arrested For Allegedly Shouting ‘No Water, No Light’ During Governor’s Visit To Suleja appeared first on OsunDefender.

Authorities in Nashville, Tennessee, have arrested a driver in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 23-year-old Nigerian graduate, Oluwalayomi Fadero. According to WSMV4, the incident occurred last Friday when the suspect, Ray Eugene Padgett, allegedly stole a truck and attempted to evade police. The report stated that the truck’s owner tracked [...]

There is no other way to look at the Poverty Report and not confirm that Nigeria is the undisputed Poverty capital of the world. Whoever is advising this Administration must recalibrate their strategy and focus on Poverty Reduction. There are too many Nigerians complaining of their inability to care for their spouses and children. Men […]

The bellicose may find wars attractive and cleansing, but those responsible for such dry matters as inventory, material and how prepared the armed forces of a country are will stalk them with unpleasant truths.  The addiction of the US imperium to waging wars, one that President Donald Trump promised, and failed, to treat, has gotten […]

Residents of Kurudu, Orozo and Karshi communities on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory have raised the alarm over what they described as a severe and prolonged electricity crisis. The affected areas, which fall under the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, have reportedly endured erratic power supply for about two months, leaving both households and [...]

The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced an ex-convict, Oluokun Gabriel Adekola, to three years’ imprisonment for stealing N12m. Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the verdict on Tuesday after finding the defendant guilty of the offence. Adekola was arraigned on March 16, 2026, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and [...]

Tragedy struck in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday as a petrol-laden tanker reportedly killed six persons, including a motorcyclist, while leaving several others injured in a crash. The tanker, said to be loaded with about 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also destroyed no fewer than five tricycles during the incident. It was [...]

One next-level governance reform that the political leadership in Nigeria must take on board, as a national imperative, before or after the 2027 election, is the reform of the party system, especially in the face of the growing and glowing image and respectability of our dear country on the global stage. The core objective of […]

Two Nigerians based in Ireland, Francis Ogbuefi, 42, and Steven Silvester, 32, have been sentenced to a combined 16-and-a-half years’ imprisonment over their involvement in a €6m fraud scheme. According to a report by Raidió Teilifís Éireann on Friday, the convictions followed an extensive investigation by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. Ogbuefi, a resident [...]

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Tuesday alleged that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission forcefully evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence amid ongoing court proceedings over the property. Malami made the claim while addressing journalists at a press briefing, stating that EFCC officials initially stormed the [...]

The All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Tuesday threatened to disrupt the forthcoming national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over unpaid government debts owed to its members. Speaking in Abuja during the resumption of the association’s protest, AICAN National President, Jackson Nwosu, demanded immediate payment of N150bn within 48 hours. He [...]

…Lauds First Editor Of Daily Times For Ending External Rule In Nigeria, Mentoring Journalists, Politicians, Teachers  A Nigerian politician, nationalist, and pioneering journalist, Chief Ernest Ikoli, has been described as a crusader of truth and a symbol of the struggle against oppression and discrimination in Nigeria. “Chief Ernest Ikoli was a reformer, politician, and a […]

In politics, noise is cheap. Results are not. And in the Okigwe Zone today, the widening gap between the two has become impossible to ignore. The push to normalize a return ticket for a sitting senator must not become an escape route for underperformance. It is important to highlight that representation is not ceremonial; it […]

  The conference expanding African digital marketing knowledge announces its biggest edition Yet, with a second conference in… This article Search Africon 3.0 Returns to Lagos For its Third Edition, May 23, 2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

A former Mayor of Blanco City, Texas, United States, Mike Arnold, has claimed that the British government is opposed to the emergence of an independent Republic of Biafra because it does not want to pay reparations amounting to approximately $6 trillion to ‘Biafrans’. Arnold, who is known to be sympathetic to the Biafra struggle, made […] Nnamdi Kanu: ‘Why Britain don’t want anyone talking about Biafra’ – Mike Arnold

Galatasaray reporter, Ali Naci Küçük, has revealed when striker, Victor Osimhen will play again for the club. Osimhen is currently recovering from a hand injury that he sustained during Galatasaray’s Champions League Round of 16 second-leg defeat to Liverpool earlier this month. The Nigerian international will miss several matches for Galatasaray in the coming weeks. […] Turkey: Küçük reveals when Osimhen will play again for Galatasaray

I recently came across a conversation online that touched on a question many people rarely pause to examine deeply: what truly counts as essential for survival? It struck me how certain ideas, when reinterpreted or reframed, suddenly feel fresh, thought-provoking, and even transformative. This, in many ways, echoes what scholars have long argued about intelligence […]

March 25, (THEWILL) — Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will depart Liverpool Football Club when the current season concludes, bringing to a close a nine-year association that transformed him into one of the most decorated players in the club’s history. The 33-year-old arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 and went on to score […] The post Salah Confirms Liverpool Exit At End of Season appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Nigerian comedienne Princess has publicly criticised actress Biola Adebayo for allegedly betraying her friend and colleague, Iyabo Ojo, in relation to the Baba Ijesha case. In a passionate Instagram Live video, Princess accused Biola of disregarding the losses Iyabo suffered due to the case, yet still claiming friendship with her after interviewing Baba Ijesha. “I [...]

Nigerian singer-songwriter Bukola Elemide, widely known as Asa, has announced the death of her mother, leaving fans and colleagues sending messages of support. The music star disclosed the loss in a touching Instagram post on Tuesday, where she expressed deep sorrow while celebrating her mother’s life and impact on her. Describing her as irreplaceable, Asa [...]

By Chief Akinwumi Akinfenwa Let us stop pretending. Nigeria’s economic crisis is no longer about policy mistakes or reform pains. It is about official dishonesty — the deliberate promotion of a success story that millions of starving citizens know to be false. This government is not merely out of touch. It is talking down to […] The post “Stop Insulting Nigerians: An Economy That Works Only in Government Speeches Is a Fraud” appeared first on OsunDefender.

    A factional President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Tajudeen Baruwa, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of bias over his arrest on Monday in Abuja. OSUN DEFENDER reports that Baruwa was arrested by the Police on Monday alongside several of his supporters when he moved to enforce court judgments […] The post Assault On Rule Of Law: Baruwa Accuses Nigeria Police Of Bias appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Ifábíyìí Akódà As global interest in traditional Yorùbá practice continues to grow, Ifá  is expanding beyond Nigeria through a combination of tradition, diaspora collaboration,  and the strategic use of technology.  This expansion comes at a time when authorities within Yorùbáland have raised  concerns about the rise of unverified interpretations and distorted practices  outside Nigeria, […] The post Technology and Tradition Drive Ifá’s Global Reach from Yorùbáland to the World  appeared first on OsunDefender.