Two persons were feared killed and some others injured when local security operatives and policemen engaged in a gun duel that lasted several minutes. In Anambra State on Wednesday. Our correspondent gathered that the incident happened at the Izuchukwu Junction, Nnobi/Nnewi Road. Some eyewitnesses in the area said a vehicle also caught fire when bullets Read More

Last week, a large number of Nigerians gathered again in protest against the escalating cost of petrol, its scarcity, and general economic hardship in the country. This time around, the protest was led by one Abdullahi Bilal with his two million march against the oil scam squad. Suffice to state here that the genesis of Read More

Nigeria has seen a surge in company closures and relocations, driven by economic difficulties, currency fluctuations, and escalating operational expenses in recent years, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI, writes Nigeria’s business environment has been marred by a worrying trend in recent years, as both multinationals and local enterprises have been forced to either shut down or relocate their Read More

…Player Nominated For Best Forward Award In Italy Manchester United have reportedly tabled a €100 million bid for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The Atalanta star has also attracted a similar offer from Paris Saint-Germain, as both clubs compete for his signature. Lookman, 27, has been a standout performer in Serie […]

Tribune Online Katsina LG polls: PDP candidates to challenge nomination fees hike in Court Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidates Forum for the upcoming Local Government Election in Katsina state has vowed to challenge the high cost of nomination fees in court. To this end, it directed its legal team to begin the process of challenging the exorbitant nomination fees imposed by the state Independent Electoral Commission. In a […] Katsina LG polls: PDP candidates to challenge nomination fees hike in Court Tribune Online

Heartland have expressed determination to record a win against Rangers in the oriental derby. Emmanuel Amuneke’s side will square up against Rangers in matchday 13 fixture at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday. “Another Oriental derby is upon us,” Heartland wrote on X. “We are poised to put the Flying Antelopes to the sword. […] NPFL: Heartland ready for derby war with Rangers

November 21, (THEWILL) – Italy emerged victorious in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup, defeating Slovakia comprehensively in Malaga to claim their fifth tournament title. World No. 4 Jasmine Paolini delivered a commanding performance, routing Rebecca Sramkova 6-2 6-1 in the decisive singles match. The Italian team, led by captain Tathiana Garbin, established their supremacy […] The post Italy Claim Billie Jean King Cup With Dominant Victory Over Slovakia appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

LAGOS – Atalanta legend Papu Gómez has lavished praise on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, highlighting the key differences between their playing styles. Gómez also acknowledged the Super Eagles star’s remarkable achievements in Bergamo. Recalled that Lookman has been a revelation for Atalanta since his arrival just over two years ago, earning the club’s Player of […]

Borno State government has begun measures to ensure that the playing turf of the El-Kanemi Sports Complex, Maiduguri remains playable. The stadium is the home ground of NPFL side El-Kanemi Warriors. According to reports, the pitch has lost its green nature following the hot weather in that part of the state. The state commissioner for […] NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors stadium get government attention

November 21, (THEWILL) – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared support for Northern politicians committed to saving the North and Nigeria ahead of the 2027 General elections. The Forum, which expressed deep concern over the state of the North under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, blamed poor socio-economic policies for the region’s deteriorating conditions. Rising […] The post ACF Moves To Unseat Tinubu In 2027, Says North Under Siege appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

8 The Murtala Muhammed Airport command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), announced 94 percent increase in import duty of the command in 2024, generating N144.2 billion. In a press briefing by the command’s Customs Area Controller, Compt. Micheal Awe, the command generated N144.2 billion between January to October 2024 as against N74.28 billion recorded […]

The minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has promised to collaborate with the National Commercial Tricycle, Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, NATOMORAS in a move to drive the economy of the country. Olawande made the pledge yesterday in his office when he received the national president and leaders of the association from all […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has postponed match day 14 encounter between Kano Pillars and Enyimba’s FC.Originally scheduled for Sunday 1st December 2024, the game was postponed indefinitely due to Enyimba’s involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Nigeria sole continental representatives will play Egyptian team Al Masry in their first Group D match […]

Tribune Online I won’t stop calling out Abiodun’s govt — PDP’s Adebutu Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun, said no amount of intimidation by Governor Dapo Abiodun, will silence him for being the voice of opposition in the state. He stated this on Wednesday during a media parley, held in Abeokuta, that he is passionate about good governance […] I won’t stop calling out Abiodun’s govt — PDP’s Adebutu Tribune Online

Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has returned to light training at the Serie A club. This comes days after he left the Super Eagles camp due to an injury scare. Lookman played for Nigeria in their first 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny. He was not on the score sheet […] Lookman resumes training after leaving Super Eagles camp

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), has called for the confirmation of Captain Chris Najomo as the substantive director-general, Civil Aviation, Nigeria. Recall that Capt. Najomo was appointed the acting director general, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in December, 2023. AON, the umbrella body for registered airlines in Nigeria said their call for his confirmation […]

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s recent speech to graduating students at Veritas University in Abuja revealed a truth that is hard to ignore: the socio-economic challenges Nigeria faces today cannot be wished away. They demand action, a concerted, collective commitment to change. Governor Soludo’s message echoes as both a wake-up call and a blueprint for the nextgeneration, urging them to […]

FrieslandCampina WAMCO has launched its Zero Waste Initiative aimed at promoting sustainable environmental practices in Nigeria. The two-phase initiative begins with efforts to reduce post-production waste sent to landfills, followed by a focus on recovering post-consumer waste. This approach will set a benchmark in the country’s dairy sector through a circular waste management model designed […]

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has strongly condemned the alleged assassination attempt on Wakeel Nurudeen Iyanda Alowonle, the Chairman of the Osun State Transport Management System, OSTMS. The party in a statement by Sunday Bisi, its chairman, also called for the immediate prosecution of Moses Lohor, the head of the Osun State […] Osun PDP, APC trade words over police shooting of Alowonle

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, who was elected to govern the state for another four years at the just concluded gubernatorial election in the state, speaks about his victory, his relationship with his former principal, late Rotimi Akeredolu, why national awareness campaign is necessary to check voter apathy during elections, among others. JOY ANIGBOGU brings the excerpts: In your […]

Genoa have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Wednesday. Vieira has been out of work since parting ways with French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg in July, having previously managed Premier League club Crystal Palace. Genoa, hovering above the relegation zone after a lacklustre start to […]

Tribune Online NGO moves to mitigate insecurity in Taraba Gideon & Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, a non governmental organisation on Wednesday commenced a six months peace awareness and sensitization campaign to mitigate security crisis in state. Revd Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam President, and CEO The Gideon & Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, disclosed during the programme in Wukari town, Wukari local area of Taraba that the idea was […] NGO moves to mitigate insecurity in Taraba Tribune Online

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has called on President Bola Tinubu to review his economic reforms to reflect greater sensitivity to the plight of Nigerians, especially those in the northern region. According to a communiqué after its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held in Kaduna on Wednesday, the ACF expressed displeasure at the economic policies […] Your economic policies impoverishing Nigerians – ACF knocks Tinubu

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday visited the sites of some of his legacy projects, including the Innovation Hub, which is receiving finishing touches ahead of its public unveiling. The governor said the objectives for the projects were to build a new ecosystem that makes Kwara a go-to place in Nigeria and build an […]

Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Sunday Abidoye, whose lifeless body was discovered in a hotel on Wednesday in the Sagamu area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made this disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital. Odutola said the hotel’s Chief Security Officer, CSO, […] Police confirm death of man in Ogun hotel room

Food safety experts, scientists and farmers have once again called for a total ban on genetically modified organisms, GMOs in Nigeria, highlighting its negative impacts on the human system and long-term effects on the nation’s food sovereignty and security. The coalition of experts, including the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, also tasked the Nigerian […] Nigerian govt must ban GMOs – Experts, farmers

The statue, which stands gallantly at the roundabout, a stone throw from the Ake palace, was donated, according to Shyllon , to put history in the right perspective and give Sodeke the recognition he deserves as the man who founded the city of Abeokuta in 1830. Shyllon said Lisabi had over the years been given more recognition than Sodeke, which is not supposed to be so. He believes that while Lisabi is the Moses of the Egba people as he was the one who freed the Egba people from the tyranny of Oyo Kingdom, Sodeke is the Joshua, as he was the one who brought the Egba people to the place called Abeokuta today.

Manchester United want to re-sign their former academy starlet, Angel Gomes next summer, with new manager Ruben Amorim a big fan of the player, according to The Sun. The 24-year-old came through the ranks with the Red Devils. Gomes became United’s fourth-youngest player of all-time, when he made his debut at 16 years and 263 […] Transfer: Amorim to sign ex-Man Utd midfielder as free agent

While responding to the public outcry over the purchase of prohibitive Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for members of the Senate in October, 2023, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Services, Sunday Karimi, justified the procurement on the grounds of bad roads across the country. Among the major highways currently in ruins are Enugu-Port Harcourt Road, […]

President Bola Tinubu has called on the military across Africa to unite in addressing insecurity and other threats to the continent’s unity and stability. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Wednesday while declaring open the second edition of the Africa Military Games, AMGA, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. […] Close ranks, fight insecurity -Tinubu urges African military

In the world of media and journalism, where words can build bridges or burn them, it becomes imperative to uphold facts, dignity, and professionalism. The recent commentary, “Who Wants to Set the FCT NUJ Ablaze?” unfolds as a classic case of misinformation; one that seeks to undermine the achievements and resilience of the NUJ FCT […]

ASABA – A 17-year old boy, Samuel Onyeme, a student of Redeemer School, Asaba, is battling for his life at the Asaba Specialist Hospital (ASH) after he was allegedly attacked by his classmate’s father and brothers. Daily Independent gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday evening when Samuel visited his classmate, Miss Anastasia Celestine, at […]

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he is not “proud” of his raging dressing room tirades. However, the Spaniard has admitted he is “unable to control himself”. Guardiola’s passionate side was laid bare in a teaser for City’s upcoming documentary, Together: 4-In-A-Row. In one clip, the 53-year-old can be seen shouting at his squad: […] EPL: I’m not proud of my behaviour in Man City dressing room – Guardiola

“So, she came to pledge more support for the reforms and for the administration, and specifically offer technical assistance for budget support,” she said.

Super Falcons duo, Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year. The two players are nominated along with eight other players. Ajibade and Nnadozie were part of Super Falcons squad to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The duo also put up impressive displays for their […] CAF Awards 2024: Ajibade, Nnadozie nominated for Women’s Player of the Year

The lawmakers noted that the activities of DISCOS in the country were posing a threat to the economic stability and welfare of Nigerians. The post Reps recommend N500m recapitalisation for DISCOS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.