On June 24, 2026, the US court sentenced a 42-year-old serving Ogbaru local government chairman of Anambra state to five years in prison. Franklin Nwadialor was convicted of romance scam to the tune of N3.3m in the United States. WITHIN NIGERIA takes a look at Nwadialor journey into politics and his US trial and conviction. […] The post From LG Executive Seat To US Prison: Inside Anambra LG Boss Romance Scam appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu and other prospective presidential candidates to a public debate on their plans for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi threw the challenge on Friday while speaking as a guest lecturer at a leadership programme organised by the […] The post 2027: Peter Obi challenges Tinubu to public debate appeared first on Tribune Online.

A 43-year-old non-teaching staffer at a public primary school in Ilorin, Amuda Olubukola, has been taken into custody by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 14-year-old pupil. Reports indicate that Olubukola allegedly used his office on the school premises to repeatedly assaults the Primary […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and after two rounds of group stage action, the picture is getting clearer. Some nations have already punched their tickets to the Round of 32. Others are sweating through every goal scored in a rival group on the other […] The post 2026 World Cup: Which Teams Are Advancing to the Knockout Rounds? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigeria is still in the noise, days into the World Cup. Generators buzz, arguments start before lines drop in Lagos viewing centres. The question being asked in office corridors and WhatsApp groups everywhere in Abuja is who’s got the Nigerian passion and the tickets with the Super Eagles out again? It’s a question of recreational […] The post From Lagos to Abuja: Who are Nigerians really backing during the 2026 World Cup? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

“The economic pressures, academic stress, peer influence, broken families, idle environments, and inadequate mental health infrastructure create the perfect storm that... The post International Drug Day: NANS Senate urges students to reject substances appeared first on Tribune Online.

The contest swung decisively in Senegal's favour in the 13th minute when referee Anthony Taylor upgraded Sulaka's yellow card to a straight red after reviewing a reckless challenge on the pitchside monitor, leaving Iraq to play more than 75 minutes with 10 men.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 5,305,484.88 kilograms of illicit drugs valued at about N1.5 trillion and secured the conviction of 5,225 drug offenders in the last 18 months. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), disclosed this on […] The post NDLEA seizes 5,305,484.88kg of illicit drugs worth N1.5trn in 18 months appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the immediate demolition of all structurally distressed buildings surrounding the site of the collapsed three-storey building at Alakija area of Lagos, warning that property owners who flout building safety regulations will be prosecuted. The governor’s directive followed Friday’s inspection of the building collapse site as the state government […]

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has alleged that the Federal Government is making efforts to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election, insisting that such moves will not stop his political ambitions. Obi made the claim on Friday while speaking as a guest lecturer at a leadership programme […] The post 2027: Tinubu’s govt working to stop my candidacy — Peter Obi appeared first on Tribune Online.

The paradox of Nigeria being a nation endowed with enormous natural resources and human capital but perennially steeped in underdevelopment and desolation engineered by sclerotic and corrupt leaders as the majority of the citizens contend with a myriad of socio-economic woes is a phenomenon that has continued to beguile commentators and chroniclers of the nation’s […] The post Cooking gas prices surge: Why things may get worse for Nigerians — Before they get better appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

History is often remembered through milestones that appear almost impossible until someone finally reaches them. Financial records are broken, industries are transformed, and fortunes rise to levels that once existed only in imagination. Every so often, a moment arrives that reshapes conversations about wealth, business, and the extraordinary pace at which modern markets can create […] The post Why the World’s Richest Man Elon Musk isn’t a Trillionaire anymore appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Dembele opened the scoring after being picked out by Kylian Mbappe before doubling the advantage moments later with another composed finish following a clever pass from the France captain.

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a ₦6 million sanction on Saudi Airlines for violating consumer protection regulations, following what the regulator described as repeated infractions affecting passengers travelling to and from Nigeria. The NCAA announced the sanction in a notice issued on Friday, with the authority stating that […] The post NCAA Slams Saudi Airlines With ₦6m Fine Over Consumer Protection Violations appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

In a powerful symbol of how workplaces are evolving for women, Sweden’s climate minister made history by bringing her three-month-old son to a European Union meeting, showing that motherhood and leadership can coexist. The 30-year-old minister attended the meeting with baby Adam resting on her chest, saying she hoped to be an example that women […]

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has condemned the recent harassment of journalists while carrying out their lawful duties within court premises, calling on relevant authorities to uphold press freedom and guarantee the safety of media practitioners. The position was contained in a communiqué issued at the […] The post NUJ Condemns Harassment Of Journalists, Demands Stronger Protection For Press Freedom appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

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June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, on Thursday, defeated the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 3-1 in a novelty football match held at the Uyo Township Stadium as part of activities marking the 2026 NBA Week. Played in a lively and competitive atmosphere, the encounter attracted members of […] The post NBA Week: Journalists Outclass Lawyers 3-1 In Uyo Novelty Football Match appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.