May 13, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced plans to resume crude oil drilling at the Kolmani oil field, located along the border between Bauchi and Gombe states. The Kolmani field gained national attention in 2019 after NNPC discovered sweet crude, natural gas, and condensates at a depth of 13,701 feet. […] The post NNPC Set to Resume Oil Drilling at Kolmani appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 13, (THEWILL) – Davide Ancelotti is reportedly on the verge of becoming the next Rangers manager following his anticipated departure from Real Madrid’s coaching staff. The 35-year-old son of Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the Spanish giants when his father exits to take charge of the Brazil national team ahead of the 2026 […] The post Real Madrid Assistant Coach Davide Ancelotti Set For Rangers Role appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara over his recent comments suggesting indifference to returning to office, warning that such remarks could fuel anti-democratic tendencies. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA said Nigeria’s democracy is founded on constitutional authority and electoral legitimacy. […] The post HURIWA Faults Fubara’s Remarks, Warns Against Undermining Democracy appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 13, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) in April 2025, marking a modest increase from 1.40 million bpd recorded in March, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said on Monday. The April figure represents 99 per cent of the 1.5 million bpd quota allocated to […] The post Nigeria Hits 99% Of OPEC Quota As Crude Production Rises To 1.48m bpd – NUPRC appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

A 16-year-old SS2 class student of a private secondary school in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, faked her kidnap and demanded a ransom of N2 million for her release. This was disclosed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu on Monday. The PPRO said the teenage girl allegedly contacted a family member, claiming she had […] The post 16-Year-Old Secondary School Student Fakes Kidnap, Demands N2m Ransom appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Federal Executive Council has approved the renewal of the Group Life Assurance Scheme for the 2025/2026 year, covering the President, Vice President, ministers, civil servants, and personnel of Treasury-funded MDAs. Announcing this after Monday’s council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, said the […] The post FG Approves Life Assurance Renewal For President, VP, Federal Workers appeared first on OsunDefender.

President Bola Tinubu has sworn into office newly appointed commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the Code of Conduct Bureau at the State House in Abuja. The President has charged the newly elected delegates to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their duties. In a post on […] The post PHOTO: Tinubu Swears In New INEC Commissioners, CCB Members appeared first on OsunDefender.

Residents of Powerline Area, Osogbo, Osun State, have appealed to the state government to intervene over what they described as an attempt to acquire their lands illegally through a court judgement obtained by one Misturah Busari. The residents, who trooped out in their hundreds on Monday morning to express their grievances against the court judgement […] The post Come To Our Aid, Osun Residents Plead With Adeleke Over Court Judgement Revoking Their Lands appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 13, (THEWILL) – Canadian rapper, Daystar Peterson, popularly known as Tory Lanez, has been hospitalised after he was stabbed multiple times during an altercation at a correctional facility in California. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, May 12, at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. An update posted on Lanez’s official Instagram […] The post Canadian Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalised After Prison Stabbing appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 13, (THEWILL) – The World Bank has projected a notable decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate, forecasting that inflation could average just over 22 per cent in 2025—provided the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains its current policy of monetary tightening. This projection was contained in the Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report titled […] The post Nigeria: World Bank Projects Lower Inflation In 2025, Faults NNPC For Withholding Subsidy Savings appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Fresh tension is brewing within the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State as stakeholders from the South Senatorial District have declared their resolve to take over the state chairmanship position, which they insist has eluded them for over two decades. The district, which hosted over 120 party leaders and chieftains on […] The post Tension Rises In Ondo PDP As South Demands Chairmanship Slot, Rejects Fresh Marginalisation appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 13, (THEWILL) – The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as relevant stakeholders, to ensure full compliance with the recently approved Presidential Directives on public procurement, warning that violations will attract strict sanctions. In a statement signed by the Director-General of the Bureau, Dr. Adedokun […] The post Local Content: BPP Orders Full Compliance With Presidential Procurement Directives, Threatens Sanctions for Violations appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Federal Government on Monday, said it has begun moves to initiate sweeping reforms to revitalise the nation’s electricity distribution sector, starting with a pilot overhaul of two underperforming distribution companies. The Power Minister, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed the plan after a meeting with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, which presented a roadmap titled “Revamping […] The post FG Commences Overhaul Of DisCos appeared first on OsunDefender.

Hundreds of Nigerians on Monday stormed the Nigerian High Commission and the United Kingdom Home Office in London to demand the deportation of former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The protesters said Kyari should be deported to Nigeria to face corruption investigations. The demonstrators, under the banner of […] The post Nigerians In UK Protest, Ask For Mele Kyari’s Deportation To Face Corruption Probe appeared first on OsunDefender.

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday heard how Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, allegedly diverted over N868 million belonging to the Federal Ministry of Defence while serving as Director of Finance and Accounts in the ministry. The startling revelation came from the Ninth Prosecution Witness, Mr […] The post Alleged N868.4m Fraud: How Former Acting AGF Diverted Defence Ministry’s Funds – Witness appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 12, (THEWILL) – As part of efforts to improve educational standards and combat doctrinal misinterpretation in Nigeria’s insurgency-affected North-East, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has launched a two-week train-the-trainer workshop for 600 Arabic and Tsangaya (traditional Islamic school) teachers. The capacity-building programme, largely sponsored by the NEDC, […] The post NEDC Moves To Revamp Tsangaya Education, Tackle Doctrinal Misinterpretation In North-East appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 13, (THEWILL) – One of the most frustrating and embarrassing revelations currently circulating in the media emerged from the Defence Headquarters yesterday. The military’s admission that foreign herders are responsible for deadly attacks in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of Nigeria—due to porous and unguarded borders—underscores the urgent need for a fundamental overhaul of […] The post OPINION: General Musa And A Military Conquered By Terrorists appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

May 12, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, on Monday, flagged off the distribution of instructional materials worth N2.8 billion to public schools across the state. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the exercise is a major push to revamp the quality of education in the […] The post Gov Yusuf Distributes N2.8bn Instructional Materials, Recruits 17,600 School Guards appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it is pushing for constitutional and legal amendments following a comprehensive post-election review of the 2023 polls. The Chairman of the INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Monday while addressing journalists at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in […] The post INEC Proposes Constitutional Changes After 142 Post-Election Reviews appeared first on OsunDefender.

A former senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce, has declared that Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, possesses all it takes to someday emerge as the Governor of Osun State, citing his deep-rooted political lineage and public appeal. Murray-Bruce, who made the statement during a recent episode of his widely followed “Common Sense” […] The post Davido Can Be Osun Governor Someday, He Has Political DNA – Ben Murray-Bruce appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Many Nigerians dream about being hired by companies located elsewhere in the world. They’re thinking about the advantages: getting paid higher wages and in more stable currencies (the dollar, pound, or Euro, for example), and the comforts of working remotely. But only a few know how to land a full-time remote job with an … Continue reading How to Land a Full-Time Remote Job with an International Company This article How to Land a Full-Time Remote Job with an International Company appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday blocked Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), a former Senator and two-time Attorney-General of the Federation, from meeting with Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is in custody. Agabi, who is part of Kanu’s legal team, had been previously notified to the DSS […] The post DSS Denies Kanu Agabi Access To Client Nnamdi Kanu In Custody appeared first on OsunDefender.

The World Bank has forecast that Nigeria’s inflation rate will average 22.1 per cent in 2025 due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s tight monetary policies. The projection, published on Monday on the World Bank’s website, followed the launch of its latest Nigeria Development Update report in Abuja. Titled “Building Momentum for Inclusive Growth”, the […] The post World Bank Projects Nigeria’s Inflation Rate To Drop To 22.1% In 2025 appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Mastercard Foundation has partnered with Arizona State University to offer fully funded professional certificate scholarships for African citizens. These online, self-paced programs develop in-demand skills in global management or supply chain management, with credits that can transfer toward future master’s degrees. Certificate completers will automatically be considered for fully-funded online master’s degree scholarships. … Continue reading Arizona State University-Mastercard Foundation Graduate Certificate Scholars Program 2025/2026 This article Arizona State University-Mastercard Foundation Graduate Certificate Scholars Program 2025/2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again cautioned Nigerians against falling victim to fraudulent individuals and groups falsely claiming to offer contracts, financial grants, or intervention funds on behalf of the apex bank. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Acting Director of Communication, Mrs Halimi Sidi Ali, the CBN […] The post CBN Warns Nigerians Again Against Fake Contracts, Grant Offers appeared first on OsunDefender.

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah, has been transferred from the Department of State Services (DSS) clinic to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja amid fears of blackmail and mounting pressure over bribery and assault allegations involving Seyi Tinubu. A family member, who confirmed the development to SaharaReporters on […] The post NANS President Atiku Isah Moved To DSS HQ Amid Fears Of Blackmail appeared first on OsunDefender.

May 12, (THEWILL) – The Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association says it has concluded plans to inaugurate an ultra-modern table tennis facility in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital. The inauguration of the facility, to be known as the Coastal Fortress, will also feature the unveiling of Italy’s Luciano Esposito, as the new Coach for the […] The post All Set For Inauguration Of World-Class Table Tennis Facility In Yenagoa appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

  Africa CDC is launching its 2025 Biomanufacturing Fellowship Program, a distinguished initiative designed to develop critical competencies among professionals currently employed in Africa’s biomanufacturing sector. This program aligns with the Vaccine Research & Development and Manufacturing Competency Frameworks established by the Africa CDC. Read more about Opportunities The fellowship spans two years, offering participants … Continue reading AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Program 2025 This article AfricaCDC Biomanufacturing Fellowship Program 2025 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

As part of a sweeping crackdown on what it describes as “systemic abuse and mission drift” in international education, asylum, and family immigration, the United Kingdom government has cut the Graduate Route visa from two years to 18 months. The announcement, part of a broader Immigration White Paper released Monday, is paired with tougher compliance […] The post UK Slashes Graduate Visa To 18 Months appeared first on OsunDefender.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, warning that failure to do so could lead to another electoral disaster. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, the former Rivers State governor said the party’s refusal to […] The post Wike Warns PDP Against Repeating 2023 Mistake, Demands Southern Presidential Ticket in 2027 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has recounted how he narrowly escaped an attempted robbery in Lagos shortly after arriving in Nigeria. The actor took to Instagram on Sunday to share his ordeal, posting a video and photo showing damage to his car during the attack. “Story time again. Lagos needs better security than those stop and […] The post Adeniyi Johnson Recounts Narrow Escape From Robbery Attack In Lagos appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The FATE Scholar Program (FSP), an initiative by FATE Giving, is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. This program supports enterprising and innovative Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate STEAM degrees (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) at accredited public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Who Can Apply? Candidates must: Be Nigerian citizens. Demonstrate academic … Continue reading FATE Scholar Program 2025/2026 This article FATE Scholar Program 2025/2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has opened submissions for the 2025 SROL University Competition, calling on students from higher institutions across Osun State to submit bold, innovative, and sustainable ideas to help tackle illegal mining in Osun State and across Nigeria. Themed “Innovative and Sustainable Solutions to Curtail Illegal Mining in Osun State and Nigeria […] The post Srol Announces 2025 University Competition, Calls On Osun Students To Champion The Fight Against Illegal Mining appeared first on OsunDefender.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of betrayal, insisting he no longer commands the loyalty of the Kwankwassiya Movement. This follows Kwankwaso’s criticism of some NNPP members who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), branding their actions as treacherous. He made the remarks […] The post NNPP Labels Kwankwaso A Betrayer, Says He Has Lost Grip On Kwankwassiya Movement appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Cartier Women’s Initiative invites applications from women impact entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ventures and enhance their social impact. This prestigious program offers comprehensive support, including: Read more about Grants Financial capital: Grants of up to $100,000 to expand your impact-driven business. Human capital: Leadership development, skills training, and personalised mentorship. Social capital: Media … Continue reading Apply for The Cartier Women’s Initiative 2025 This article Apply for The Cartier Women’s Initiative 2025 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

In the vibrant tapestry of Nigerian daily devotion, music often serves as a bridge between personal experience and divine encounter. Folabi Nuel’s song “Mo Wa Dupe” (“I Have Come to Give You Thanks”) encapsulates this bridge, inviting believers to reflect on God’s goodness through testimony, worship, and gratitude. Grounded in biblical truth, its lyrics resonate … Continue reading Inspiration and Devotion: “Mo Wa Dupe” by Folabi Nuel This article Inspiration and Devotion: “Mo Wa Dupe” by Folabi Nuel appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.