FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed that world football’s governing body will consider expanding the FIFA World Cup from 48 to 64 teams before the 2030 edition. The proposal comes after the successful introduction of the expanded 48-team format at the 2026 World Cup, which increased the number of participating nations by 16 compared to […]

Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production soared to an average of 1,735,398 barrels per day in the month of June 2026, representing positive growth for a 4th consecutive month, the NUPRC said in its Crude Oil and Condensate Production 2026, report released on Sunday.   In the month under review, crude oil production hit 1.56mbpd […]

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has announced automatic employment for 17 volunteer Nurses serving at the General Hospital, Biu, assuring that more medical personnel would be recruited to strengthen healthcare delivery in the area. The Governor made the announcement on Sunday while inspecting the 150-bed General Hospital under construction, revealing that the facility would […] The post Zulum orders automatic employment for 17 volunteer nurses in Biu appeared first on Tribune Online.

The military identified one of the foreigners as Abu Ishaq, a Palestinian Arab believed to be ISWAP’s chief trainer.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gboko branch, has urged the federal government to reform the country’s criminal justice system, saying restoring public confidence in the administration of justice is critical to defeating insecurity. The association made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of its 2026 Law Week, signed by the chairman and […]

With his return to Chippa United, Nwabali will be aiming to play regularly again and work his way back into the Nigerian national team ahead of future international competitions.

July 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s private sector has launched the Nigeria Gender Country Programme (NGCP), a new initiative aimed at expanding women’s participation in leadership, employment, entrepreneurship and finance as part of efforts to strengthen business competitiveness and drive long-term economic growth. The programme, unveiled on Thursday by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership […] The post IFC, NGX, LCCI Launch Gender Initiative To Boost Investment, Women’s Economic Participation appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

  The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the Federal Ministry of Education over the reported approval of an increase in registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), describing the decision as insensitive to the current economic hardship facing Nigerians. In a statement issued and […] The post NANS Rejects Proposed ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO Registration Fee appeared first on OsunDefender.

ASDI Academy emerged champions of the Ikeja Division of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament after an emphatic 7-4 victory over Wasola Football Club in an entertaining final at the EL Cesped Pitch, Opebi, Ikeja, on Saturday. Coached by Richard Moses, ASDI Academy produced a clinical attacking display to outscore their opponents in a […]

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said the ongoing Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Kogi–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway will reduce travel time between Ebonyi State and Abuja to about three hours upon completion. Umahi stated this on Sunday while inspecting construction works at Kilometre 118 of Section One of the superhighway in Ebonyi State. He described the project as one […] The post Umahi inspects Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja road appeared first on Tribune Online.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte continued a cherished royal summer tradition as they joined their parents, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday, July 12. The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London with their two […]

July 12, (THEWILL) — The Chairman of Oturkpo Local Government area, Mr Maxwell Ogiri, has confirmed the invasion of Oturkpo-Nobi community by suspected herdsmen at the early hours of Sunday, during which 10 lives were lost, and several others sustained injuries. He said the bodies of the two victims were recovered and buried on Saturday […] The post Protesters Take Victims’ Bodies To Och’Idoma Palace Following Death Of 10 In Oturkpo Invasion appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Comedian and film-maker-, Ayo Makun, better known as AY, has shared a cryptic post about his single status. He shared a video of himself ‎on his Instagram page,  drooling over ladies supporting their team at the World Cup, noting how he is only single person and didn’t kill anyone. ‎Ayo revealed his plans to jet to […]

‎Brother of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Isaac Fayose, has tackled the First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, over her appeal to music stars. ‎‎While inspecting the National Community Food Bank Project for North Central, Remi Tinubu appealed to music stars like Davido, Burna Boy and Asake to help those in need of funds […]

July 12, (THEWILL) — A cleric, Most Rev. Friday Ibanga, has attributed the decline in youth restiveness, violent crime and vandalism in Akwa Ibom State to the people-oriented policies of Governor Umo Eno, saying the administration’s approach has helped improve security and social stability. Ibanga, the founder of Everlasting Christ Gospel Mission International (ECGMI), made […] The post Cleric Credits Gov Eno’s Policies With Decline In Youth Crime, Drug-Related Violence In Akwa Ibom appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday announced the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing warning shots at a commercial vessel they accused of using an unauthorised shipping route, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors. The announcement, carried by Iran’s state news agency IRNA, comes amid heightened hostilities between […] The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz indefinitely after warning shots at vessel appeared first on Tribune Online.