Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks following the circulation of a video accusing the country’s vice-president, Teodoro Nguema Obiang, of corruption. An AFP journalist in the Central African country confirmed on Wednesday that access to the two social media platforms had been blocked, while internet speeds have […]

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday visited Plateau State over the recent killings in parts of the state, assuring residents that the Nigeria Police Force would strengthen security operations and bring perpetrators to justice. Disu, who paid a condolence visit to the Plateau State Government, said the police remained committed to creating […]

The EFL Cup delivered another dramatic night on Wednesday as Manchester United threw away a two-goal advantage at Old Trafford, Tammy Abraham rediscovered his scoring touch for Aston Villa, Everton left it late against Wolves, and Fleetwood Town pulled off one of the round's biggest surprises. The post EFL Cup Round-Up: Fleetwood Make History, Abraham Fires Villa Through As Brighton Stun Man Utd appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Vowles says his immediate priority is to listen, learn and travel across Nigeria as he seeks to understand the country, its people and culture. The post New UK High Commissioner Pete Vowles Arrives Nigeria, Plans Nationwide Listening Tour appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned politicians and their supporters against hate speech, ethnic profiling, incitement and other conduct capable of triggering violence as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, gave the warning in his message to mark the 2026 International Day of Democracy, […]

Manchester United suffered one of the most unexpected exits of the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday night after Brighton produced a remarkable comeback to win 3-2 at Old Trafford. The post EFL Cup: Manchester United Suffer Shock Exit After Throwing Away Two-Goal Lead Against Brighton appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has distributed Group Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident benefits totalling N30,845,424.03 to families of police officers who died while serving under the command. The cheques were presented by the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, at the state police command on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The development was […]

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as an “asset” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the former Rivers State governor has made significant contributions towards strengthening President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its political prospects ahead of the […]

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has blamed alleged government interference for the resignation of the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Saidu Yahaya. The movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Mohammed, said on Wednesday that Yahaya resigned after allegedly being prevented from independently discharging his responsibilities as chairman of the state anti-graft agency. Mohammed said […]

Nine new managers entered the Premier League this season, but four matches are already enough to show why judging them simply by points would be misleading. The post Premier League’s Nine New Managers: Early Results, Recruitment and the Reality Behind the Numbers appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

With barely three months to the crucial 2027 general elections, key stakeholders including Governor Umo Eno, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have impressed it on political parties to safeguard the integrity of the contests by ensuring a hitch – free outcomes. Therefore, the conferees at the ongoing […]

For any proposal to become part of the Constitution, it must be approved by at least two-thirds of the 36 Houses of Assembly, which amounts to 24 state legislatures. The post NASS transmits constitution amendment bill to state assemblies, expects response within 30 days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The federal government is strengthening an initiative that will boost oil and gas swap plan, embedded with a regulator-mandated netting mechanism, the first of its kind around the world, to enable refiners to bring down refining costs. The broader details of this complicated swap mechanism, pitched forward by the present administration, are being worked out […]

British singer Jorja Smith has revealed that her collaboration with Nigerian star Wizkid on the track “Alive” originally belonged to the Afrobeats artiste. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-wizkid-originally-owned-alive-before-jorja-smith-took-it-over-singer-reveals/

According to him, the operatives encountered armed resistance upon arrival, resulting in a gun duel with the suspected kidnappers.

Nigeria has been ranked first top banana producers in West Africa, but lacks potential for export growth. According to data compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), West Africa harvested nearly 8.7 million tons of bananas in 2024. This represented about 28 per cent of Africa’s estimated output of nearly […]

Afreximbank has advised African countries to work on stronger processing capacity, regional value chains, transport infrastructure and trade financing to capture more value from commerce with China. This is coming as Africa’s trade deficit with China widened by 34.48 per cent to $80.07 billion in the first eight months of 2026 as Chinese exports grew faster […]

Street appeared on the BBC programme Britain’s Teenage Drug Runners in 2017 and featured in Channel 4’s Famous And Fighting Crime documentary in 2019. The post UK policeman who asked for suspect’s sex video jailed for four years appeared first on Tribune Online.

The manufacturing sector in Nigeria recorded the strongest performance, supported by foreign-exchange stability, exchange-rate appreciation and improved demand, according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). Services and agriculture also posted gains, pointing to a broad-based expansion in business activity. The report indicated that Nigeria’s Current Business Performance Index rose to 112.7 points in August […]

The Enugu State Government said there is no confirmed case of diphtheria in the state, urging residents to disapprove unfounded ongoing rumours. The Commissioner for Health, Prof George Ugwu, made the clarification in a briefing on Wednesday in Enugu on update on the rumoured suspected case of a diphtheria patient in University of Nigeria Teaching […]

Gabriel Jesus added Barcelona’s sixth goal in the 79th minute, while Lamine Yamal completed the rout shortly before full-time after a strong run and pass from Karim Adeyemi.

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has congratulated his Kwara counterpart, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on his turbaning as the Sardauna of Ilorin. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-congratulates-abdulrazaq-on-turbaning-as-sardauna-of-ilorin/