The Network of Osun Civil Society Groups has insisted on the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The groups in a statement issued and signed by Comrade Emmanuel Olowu of Social Economic and Civic Rights Advocacy (SECRA)on behalf of Comrade Stephen Olanrewaju – […] The post Political Violence: CSOs Insist On Redeployment Of Osun CP, Investigation Of Violent Crimes appeared first on OsunDefender.

Canadian rapper Drake has placed a massive bet of $770,000 (over N1 billion) on Canada to defeat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash.   The hip-hop star disclosed the wager on social media, explaining that his motivation came after a private online interaction with popular South African DJ Black Coffee. […]

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested the son of a traditional ruler in Okodi community, Ogbia Local Government Area, for allegedly setting a man ablaze over suspected firewood theft.

Premium Motor Spirit (PMS or Petrol) import landing cost has dropped to N983.92 per litre as st June 24, 2026, falling below Dangote Refinery’s gantry price of N1,125 per litre, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). The figures pointed to a market where short-term import costs have softened, even […]

Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare has come to the defence of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu following the wave of criticism that greeted her recent advice urging struggling Nigerians to consider starting small businesses such as selling akara, roasting corn, and producing kuli-kuli. Mrs Tinubu’s comments, which were intended to encourage self-employment amid the country’s economic challenges, […]

Vanilla Ice’s scheduled performance at the Freedom 250 celebration was called off at the last minute after organisers shut down Friday’s festivities because of severe weather in the Washington, D.C., area. The Grammy-nominated rapper was among the few artists who had remained on the lineup despite criticism surrounding the Trump-backed event. However, organisers announced that […]

June 28 (THEWILL) — Athletes of SAMKAY Athletics Club impressed, creating new Personal Bests at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games Trials, held at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Yaba, Lagos. A few of the athletes were fielded to represent Bayelsa State at the trials. Leading the pack with an outstanding race is Samson Teibowei, who narrowly […] The post SAMKAY Athletes Impress At National Trials In Lagos appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

June 28 (THEWILL) — Women of Biseni Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Sunday, staged another peaceful protest, blocking the only access road into the community as tension continued to mount over the arrest of some youths, the reported explosion of an oil pipeline and the deplorable condition of the road […] The post Biseni Women Renew Protest As Tension Persists Over Arrested Youths, Pipeline Explosion appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Popular media personality and Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and his wife, Cynthia Obi-Uchendu, are expecting their third child.

While any decision on a 2038 bid remains years away, the comments from U.S. officials indicate that the country is already looking ahead to the possibility of hosting the FIFA World Cup once again.

Media personality, Akinpelu Babatunde Adigun, popularly known as Tunde Perry, has disclosed that his wife gives him one... The post My wife gives me one free day per month to cheat — Tunde Perry appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Says it is yet to respond to us …To be in Court today to file for a stay of execution of the Lokoja FHC ruling By Henry Umoru ABUJA-THE Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC said as a party, it has approached the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for the Access Code to enable it download its […] The post INEC denied us access code for candidates’ nomination – NDC appeared first on Vanguard News.

June 28 (THEWILL) — A former President of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing the required political will in proposing the establishment of state police. Eradiri, a former Commissioner for Youths and later Environment in Bayelsa State, said Tinubu had again displayed uncommon vision […] The post Eradiri Hails Tinubu For State Police Bill, Urges Govs, LG Chairmen To Show Leadership appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Sunday reviewed the history of the Nigerian Army and declared that its existence for the past 163 years has remained a symbol of patriotism, resilience, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to national service.   The Army Chief stated this while speaking at the interdenominational Church […] The post NADCEL 2026: Army remains symbol of patriotism — COAS appeared first on Tribune Online.

June 28 (THEWILL) — The Northern Elders Progressive Movement (NEPM) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is making significant progress in the fight against insecurity, infrastructure development, and efforts to promote peaceful co-existence across Nigeria. The Secretary-General of the movement, Mallam Yusuf Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Sokoto […] The post Tinubu Making Progress In Fight Against Insecurity – Northern Elders appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has urged Nigerian Christians not to relent in praying for the peace, unity and progress of the country. The post Don’t stop praying for Nigeria, Gowon urges Christians appeared first on Vanguard News.

The group’s Director-General, Dr. Bode Olaonipekun, made this known during the official launch of the movement in Abuja.

He noted that critics often point to perceived weaknesses associated with regional policing under the 1963 Constitution. However, he argued that those concerns have already formed part of extensive national discussions on the subject.

    The National Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to screen 124 applicants for the inaugural Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship (MAELF), a programme aimed at nurturing young leaders and innovators in the energy sector. The seven-day residential fellowship attracted 1,212 applications from young Nigerians and other Africans seeking to […]