The World Bank has called on Nigeria to restore petrol import licenses and ease trade restrictions, warning that current policies could trigger fresh inflationary pressure.   The organization, in its most recent Nigeria Development Update, highlighted tightening fuel supply and rising global oil prices as major threats to price stability. It was observed that restricted […]

Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has spoken on her spirituality, stating that she intends to be as perfect as Jesus Christ.

Zack Orji defends President Tinubu amid rising fuel costs and hardship, asserting economic reforms show promise, despite criticisms of the administration’s impact.

Gunmen on Thursday night invaded the Igushin community, Ala axis of Akure, Ondo State capital, with two individuals identified as a mother and daughter shot dead. The gunmen suspected to be kidnappers had stormed the community to abduct some residents when they began to shoot sporadically. The deceased woman, who was said to be the […] Mother, daughter shot dead as kidnappers storm Ondo community

While the nine-track EP offers a personal look into his life beyond football, it struggles to deliver a distinct sound or a fully convincing artistic identity. The post ALBUM REVIEW: Iwobi’s ‘More to Life’ blends football and music, but lacks defining voice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Brigadier-General O. Braimah, Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, alongside several soldiers and the brigade’s Imam during a Boko Haram attack in Benisheikh, Borno State. Atiku, in a statement on Friday, extended his condolences to the family of the late military […] My heart is heavy – Atiku mourns death of Brig Gen Braimah

A deadly Kebbi attack on Debe village left 24 dead and a church and mosque destroyed, reports the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora. Hundreds are displaced. Read More: https://punchng.com/24-killed-church-mosque-razed-in-kebbi-attack-catholic-diocese/

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their examination slips. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the board said the slip contains key details such as the examination venue, date and time, and is required […]

The legal battle between estranged hip-hop couple Cardi B and Offset has intensified, with new court documents revealing a clash over the paternity of the “WAP” singer’s children. A judge has officially denied Offset’s request for a DNA test on Cardi B’s newborn, who was born in November 2025, following her relationship with NFL star […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned lenders against taking on excessive risk following the completion of the banking sector recapitalization program, urging a stronger focus on governance and long-term value.   Speaking at an industry conference, Blaise Ijebor, the Chief Risk Officer of the bank, noted that higher capital levels alone do not ensure […]

Former Iranian Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi has died from injuries sustained in an airstrike, Iranian state media reported early Friday. Kharrazi, who served as head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, had been wounded days earlier in an Israeli-U.S. airstrike. The state news agency IRNA confirmed his death, stating that he “was martyred a […] Iran ex-Foreign Minister, Kharrazi is dead

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Terrorists stormed Mbwelle village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State late Thursday night, killing no fewer than eight persons in a sporadic shooting that lasted close to an hour. Our correspondent gathered that most of the victims were members of the same family. The attack occurred around 11pm […] The post Eight killed as terrorists invade Plateau community appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian woman returned to school 25 years after her NCE, earned a first-class degree, and emerged best graduating student, inspiring many online.

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to share a receipt showing the total amount he paid for accommodation and school fees at Ahmadu Bello University in 2002.

A group, Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) has announced that insurgents believed to be members of Boko Haram have released the first official video showing women and children recently abducted from Ngoshe in Borno State. In a statement signed by its president, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, the group said the footage emerged following days of “active […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a specialised internet fraud academy in the Federal Capital Territory and arrested 31 suspects in a major sting operation. The facility, located in Becki Estate, Karu, was reportedly used to train “interns” in various cybercrime techniques. Among those apprehended were two suspected kingpins identified as the […]

The aide warns that the current approach to governance falls short of the solemn responsibilities of the presidency, emphasising that leadership is not a ceremonial privilege but a duty that demands presence, responsiveness, and an unwavering sense of purpose. The post Atiku’s aide faults Tinubu over Plateau visit, Lagos engagements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States and the international community to impose sanctions on key officials of the Federal Government over alleged actions he says threaten Nigeria’s democracy. Frank made the call in a statement on Friday, urging the U.S. government […] The post ADC: US Should Impose Visa Ban on Tinubu’s Officials – Timi Frank appeared first on OsunDefender.

Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of the Civil Society Organisations On Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) have commended the Federal Government and the Presidency for what they described as ongoing security re-architecturing, saying the efforts are yielding positive results across Nigeria. The group noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has […]

April 10, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to cut its global growth forecasts, citing the economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict despite a fragile ceasefire. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, warned that the war’s “scarring effects” will weigh heavily on economies, with rising energy costs, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted […] The post IMF Flags Global Growth Downgrade As Middle East War Ripples Across Economies appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Pope Leo XIV embarks Monday on an 11-day visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea for his first major international trip since becoming pontiff last year. The post Pope Leo heads to Africa for first major foreign tour appeared first on Vanguard News.

DR Congo will ban cash transactions in foreign currencies by 2027, joining Tanzania in efforts to curb dollarisation and strengthen its local currency.

In a distressing turn of events, armed robbers have invaded the home of popular gospel singer Kehinde Adegbodu, just days after the burial of his twin brother and music partner, Taiwo Adegbodu. The robbery, which occurred Tuesday night around 9 p.m., targeted the family residence while Kehinde was away in Osun State. The singer revealed […]

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April 10, (THEWILL) — ‎Organisers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, have congratulated Arise T.V. News reporter, Ovieteme George, on his Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) Best Reporter of the Year award. ‎The ‎Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe, in a congratulatory message on […] The post Prosperity Cup Organisers Congratulate Ovieteme George On Best Reporter Award appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

April 10, (THEWILL) — Nigerian poultry farmers are increasingly abandoning commercial feed suppliers in favour of homemade blends as they grapple with soaring production costs, a shift that is helping many stay afloat in a challenging operating environment. Although prices of maize and soybeans, key ingredients in poultry feed, have dropped by 62.5 percent, feed […] The post Rising Feed Costs Push Poultry Farmers Toward Homemade Alternatives appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

In a bid to enhance commercial activities among fish farmers in the state, the Nasarawa State Government has commenced the harvest of over 100, 000 fingerings earlier stocked in the Doma Dam in Doma Local Government Area of the state. The harvest exercise which was supervised by the director – general of State Human Capital […]

Nollywood actress and producer, Bolaji Ogunmola, has issued a public apology following a wave of backlash over a film scene containing derogatory comments about Yoruba women. The controversy centres on a viral clip from the movie An Imperfect Match, where actor IK Ogbonna is seen making offensive remarks, describing Yoruba women as “dirty” and criticising […]

Fear of another terrorist attack has forced residents of Omugo, Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to flee the community, leaving behind vigilantes and hunters securing their properties. The post Residents flee Kwara community as terrorists abduct 8 worshippers appeared first on Vanguard News.

United States First Lady Melania Trump, has firmly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, dismissing circulating rumours as “mean-spirited” and urging that such claims “end today.” Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, Melania Trump addressed longstanding online speculation linking her to Epstein, including claims that he introduced her to President […]

Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires in the summer, the club has announced. Robertson, 32, joined the Reds from Hull City in 2017 for £8m and has won two Premier League titles and the Champions League during his time on Merseyside. In a video announcing his […]

Sporting Lagos and Akwa United are locked in a fierce promotion battle in Conference B of the Nigeria National League (NNL). Sporting Lagos moved to the summit with 33 points following a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Rovers FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Wednesday. Akwa United sit in second position with 32 […]

Femi mocks the parking rules in Surulere until his SUV traps a dying neighbor. Tunde and Ngozi race against time to clear the path before a tragedy stays forever.

The Nigerian Police Force has released an update on the viral video that terrorists are attacking the Nigerian capital, Abuja, while disclosing a major development.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, fairness, and strict adherence to the guidelines governing the National Para Games. The Commission’s Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, in a statement released on Friday by his special assistant on media, Kola Daniel, stressed that upholding rules is crucial for the growth and credibility […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday said it arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation at an alleged “Yahoo academy” in Karu, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a statement shared on its official X handle, the commission said the suspects were arrested at Becki Estate “while undergoing internet fraud tutorials,” […]