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June 1 (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into fresh internal turmoil following the resignation of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who accused the party leadership of manipulating its recently...

June 1 (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment to education, innovation, and youth development with the commissioning of an Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), further deepening its...

June 1 (THEWILL) — Suspected terrorists holding the wives of the Emir of Yashikira and several residents abducted during a violent midnight raid have threatened to forcefully marry the female captives to their commanders if a ₦150 million ransom...

June 1 (THEWILL) — A wave of public anger and disruption swept across Oyo State on Monday, as a protest by members of the Take-It-Back Movement in Ibadan coincided with a total shutdown of public schools following the abduction...

June 1 (THEWILL) — The first session of the 12th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Mbaise gathered momentum on its third day as the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Chamberlain Chinedum Ogunedo, delivered a far-reaching presidential address that blended...

June 1 (THEWILL) — FMDQ Group Plc has appointed seasoned financial markets expert, Zeal Akaraiwe, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of leadership at Nigeria’s leading over-the-counter financial market infrastructure group. The appointment follows...

June 1 (THEWILL) — The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered a major arms trafficking network linked to the November 2025 mass abduction at St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, arresting five suspected gun suppliers, including...

June 1 (THEWILL) — The naira recorded a slight depreciation against the U.S. dollar in May 2026, closing the month at ₦1,372/$ at the official foreign exchange market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The closing...

June 1 (THEWILL) — U.S. President Donald Trump will headline the opening ceremony of “The Great American State Fair”. The fair, organised by Freedom 250, will run from June 25 to July 10, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington,...

June 01 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services from schools beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. The directive, issued by...