A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), under the aegis of Rising for a United Nigeria (RUN), has expressed optimism that a better Nigeria will emerge through the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio in 2027. The group stated this while congratulating President Tinubu on his victory in the recent […]

No fewer than eight people have been confirmed killed with over 15 injured in an attack by suspected Fulani bandits who invaded the Gwon-Ajang village of Foron District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday, May 31, 2026.   A resident of the community, Joseph Azi, who confirmed the attack in a telephone […] Eight residents killed, scores injured as bandits invade another Plateau community

The emergence of this second video weakens any suggestion that the earlier incident was a one-off protocol lapse or misunderstanding with terminal security. Instead, it shows a persistent, systemic bypass of the sterile zones governing Nigeria's commercial airfields. The post Again, ex-senator’s wife violates airport security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria have suffered a major setback ahead of friendlies against Portugal and Poland after Atletico Madrid requested that Ademola Lookman be left out due to fatigue

Poland winger, Jakub Kamiński, has warned that his team will improve against Nigeria when they face the Super Eagles in an international friendly at the National Stadium, Warsaw, on Wednesday. Kamiński spoke at his post-match interview after Poland’s 2-0 defeat to Ukraine at the weekend. Recall that goals from Roman Yaremchuk and Andriy Yarmolenko secured victory for […] We’ll improve against Nigeria – Poland’s Jakub Kamiński warns Super Eagles

Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, has insisted that he defeated former governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial primary election held in the state. In a statement through his Media Office, Nwoko urged the national leadership of the APC to protect what he described as the mandate freely given to him by […] Delta: I defeated Okowa in 97 Wards – Nwoko tells APC

Festus Keyamo criticises PDP's endorsement of Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidency, calling it illegitimate. Bala Mohammed denies vice-presidential speculation.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of urgent measures to tighten security and curb criminal activities in vulnerable communities following the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in the state. The move was announced on Sunday during a visit by a high-powered Federal Government delegation […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, May 29, 2026, marked his third-year in office as the number one citizen of Nigeria. In an address to fellow compatriots, Tinubu reeled out his achievements as well as the challenges his administration has faced and is still facing governing Nigeria. When his government came on board three years ago, [...]

Juventus legend, Alessandro Del Piero, has named Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the player who would have win the 2026 Ballon d’Or if there were no World Cup tournament this year. Del Piero spoke while on punditry duty with Sky as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal to win the Champions League at the weekend. He said […] Ballon d’Or 2026: Del Piero names player who would’ve win award without World Cup

Actor Jide Awobona addressed the backlash he received after deleting a video about Nigeria's insecurity, explaining why the reactions left him deeply affected

A Nigerian man who gained admission into Covenant University at 14 bagged a first-class degree at 19. He shared his experience as he got his Master’s degree at 22.

Arne Slot bids an emotional farewell to Liverpool fans after his departure, reflecting on his tenure and thanking supporters for their unwavering support. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-slot-issues-emotional-farewell-to-liverpool-fans/

Cute Abiola reacts to the Oyo kidnapping tragedy while apologising to Patience Jonathan for past mockery, highlighting the ongoing insecurity crisis in Nigeria.

Some musicians have joined the call for the rescue of the pupils, students and teachers kidnapped by gunmen from Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School (Esiele), all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, on May 15, 2026. DAILY POST reports that 39 students and seven teachers […] Save children, end insecurity – Davido, Victony, Timaya tell Tinubu

June 01 (THEWILL) — For one to fully comprehend and recall the extent Gen Yakubu Gowon has reached in his brutal propaganda as well as mindless physical and structural attacks on both Gen Odumegwu Ojukwu and the entire Igbo nation, it is absolutely imperative to recast two issues about his career. The first account is […] The post OPINION: The Trouble with Gowon’s Autobiography appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 1 (THEWILL) — British singer, Dua Lipa, and Hollywood actor, Callum Turner, are officially married. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on Sunday, May 31, surrounded by close friends and family. Photos showed the couple leaving the venue smiling as guests showered them with […] The post Dua Lipa, Callum Turner Marry In Private London Ceremony appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Toyin Abraham garnered online praise for her alleged gesture towards Baba Suwe's daughter, Adetokunbo Alimat Omidina, amid discussions about her struggles.

Celebrations were blighted by clashes between youths and police in Paris and other cities, cars set on fire and shops looted. The post France says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riots appeared first on Vanguard News.

June 01 (THEWILL) — It is 9 o’clock. Do you know where your children are?” That famous line, made popular by the retired NTA anchorman Frank Olize, used to sound like a gentle public service reminder. Today, in Nigeria, it sounds like a national emergency siren wearing bathroom slippers. Some years ago, I wrote an […] The post OPINION: Where is the Nigerian Child? appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

By Gabriel Ewepu THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, reacting to the Q1 2026 Gross Domestic Product, GDP, growth outcome report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, recording a year-on-year real GDP growth of 3.89%, said the economy remains on a gradual recovery path. In a statement signed by Chief Executive […] The post Q1’26 GDP Report: Economy remains on gradual recovery path —CPPE appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu expressed satisfaction with the progress made in resolving visa-related concerns between both countries. The post Nigeria, UAE’s Non-Oil Trade Hit $5bn In 2025 appeared first on Channels Television.

June 01 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from schools beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. The directive, issued by the national leadership of the union, is in protest against the continued captivity of abducted […] The post NUT Directs Oyo Teachers to Embark on Indefinite Strike Over Abducted Colleagues, Pupils appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has announced that he will not challenge the outcome of the party’s May 25, 2026 presidential primary in court despite raising concerns over alleged irregularities in the exercise. Hayatu-Deen made the declaration in a statement issued on Monday, days after questioning the credibility of the primary […] ADC presidential primary: I won’t challenge outcome in court – Hayatu-Deen 

By Akintayo Eribake In a bustling community market in northern Nigeria, a trader receives payment for goods through a mobile transfer rather than cash. In a rural town in the South-West, a young Point-of-Sale (PoS) agent helps residents withdraw money, pay utility bills and transfer funds without the need to travel long distances to a […] The post Empowering the Last Mile: How OPay Is Expanding Financial Access Across Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

Niger State commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, has said that all the schools in the state have adequate religion education teachers . The clarification came on the heels of concerns raised by some Christian youths that there were no Christian Religious Knowledge teachers in some public schools. Mohammed, however, said […]

June 01 (THEWILL) — Two judgements with more similarities than differences directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to follow provisions on the Electoral Act 2026 and give political parties more room to operate outside the Commission’s election timetable for the 2027 General Election has polarised pundits and created more confusion. Are we at a […] The post More Headache for INEC as Parties Challenge Electoral Act Provisions appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

-Marginalises Host States, Communities June 01 (THEWILL) — Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in her gas development plan with the successful completion of the River Niger crossing – a technically challenging section of the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) pipeline project, that had previously delayed the job for years. In April 2026, the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company […] The post OB3-Gas Pipeline Project Positions Nigeria for Transformative Industrialisation appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 01 (THEWILL) — It is scandalous that the Federal Government awarded a contract to install CCTV in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for the past four years with nothing to show for it. It is criminal that the records and names of the contracting company cannot be found in the files of the Finance […] The post THEWILL EDITORIAL: That $420m CCTV Scandal appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

“We had a workshop with all the coaches of all the 48 teams, and we told them that referees will be proactive,” Collina said.

Nigeria's power crisis costs businesses billions, with 70% relying on generators. The AfDB urges the government to enhance electricity supply for economic growth.

June 1 (THEWILL) — Nigerian banks increased their lending to the Federal Government by ₦15.66 trillion over the past year, highlighting a growing preference for public-sector exposure amid weaker credit growth to businesses and households. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN), latest money and credit statistics, government credit rose from ₦23.93 trillion in […] The post Banks Increase Lending To Govt By ₦15.66trn In One Year As Private Sector Credit Slows – CBN appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A University of Ibadan applicant has taken to her page to share her experience after she failed to gain admission despite writing JAMB two different times.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Road Accident Prevention Network Centre (RAPNEC) Nigeria have called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the country at large. The call was made during a stakeholders’ engagement on the Mobility Snapshot Project and pedestrian safety […]

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie suffered the first final defeat of her career despite making six saves as Man City complete a historic domestic double.

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that the Supreme Court judgment, which restored his mandate, saved his administration from an abrupt end. He revealed that an unknown donor gave him $100,000 three days before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election. Mutfwang was in the PDP before he decamped to the All […]