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June 24 (THEWILL) — The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation, marking a historic step in Nigeria’s decades-long effort to decentralise policing and strengthen the country’s security...

June 24 (THEWILL) — On Wednesday, the Senate passed the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the establishment of state police for second reading, marking a major milestone in efforts to decentralise policing and reform Nigeria's security architecture amid worsening...

June 24 (THEWILL) — Nigerian households received only marginal relief in cooking fuel costs in May 2026, as the average retail price of household kerosene declined slightly from the previous month, but remained significantly higher than levels recorded a...

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom Police Command says it has intensified its offensive against criminal activities, recovering firearms and other exhibits while arresting suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The operations, carried out on...

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed sharply lower on Wednesday, as heavy selloffs in major cement and insurance stocks triggered a broad market decline, wiping ₦3.64 trillion off investors’ wealth. Market capitalisation fell from ₦154.484 trillion at...

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Senate, on Wednesday, commenced a historic clause-by-clause vote on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to reform the country's security architecture...

June 24 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of the immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fashina, as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate. The request was conveyed...

June 24 (THEWILL) — Residents of Enen Atai Itam Community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the Federal Government and Hi-Tech Construction Company to urgently intervene after floodwaters allegedly triggered by ongoing emergency...

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is set to commence the issuance of the Nigerian Content Trainers Registration Certificate (NCTRC), as part of its commitment to strengthen local competencies and promote professional standards...

June 24 (THEWILL) — Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that credit to the Federal Government rose sharply over the 12 months to May 2026, underscoring continued public sector borrowing amid tight monetary conditions. Total credit to government...