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May 13, (THEWILL) — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected reports alleging civilian casualties during a recent military operation in Zamfara State, insisting that the operation specifically targeted terrorist elements and was carried out in line with international humanitarian...

May 13, (THEWILL) — The United States has announced a major relaxation of its visa policy for selected football fans, players and officials travelling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns that strict immigration measures could affect participation...

May 13, (THEWILL) — A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Professor Murtala Sabo Sagagi, has warned that uncontrolled fiscal spending, especially during politically sensitive periods, could undermine the country’s ongoing fight against inflation. Sagagi...

May 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is projected to rise to 16.42 percent year-on-year in April 2026, according to the latest Inflation Forecast report released by the Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA). The report, published on May 13...

May 13, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety, operational integrity, and international aviation standards following a temporary disruption involving its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service on May 13, 2026. In a statement issued...

May 12, (THEWILL) — The ruling All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed that the dates earlier announced for its 2027 primary elections remain unchanged, with the House of Representatives primary election scheduled to hold on Friday, May 15, 2026. In a...

May 14, (THEWILL) — The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, has dismissed reports alleging that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), clarifying that he only honoured an invitation from...

May 13, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s long-awaited Digital Switch Over (DSO) project will officially launch nationwide on June 17, 2026, with at least 100 television channels expected to be available at take-off, marking a...

May 13, (THEWILL) — The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, formally presented the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, to stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun West, as the party’s consensus...

May 13, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, in Abuja, over an alleged money laundering investigation involving more than ₦500 billion. Sources familiar...