A Russian drone hit a bus carrying workers in the Ukrainian city of Marhanets on Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring almost 50 others, in an attack President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was a deliberate war crime. Zelenskyy, in a post on X, said the Russian strike hit a bus that was transporting workers of a […] Russian drone strike on bus kills 9 in Ukraine

April 23, (THEWILL) – Governor Douye Diri’s former classmates from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) have recognised his exceptional work in office, presenting him with an award of excellence. The UNIPORT 80s, on Tuesday, presented the award to the Bayelsa governor at the Government House, Yenagoa, in recognition of his performance in sustainable infrastructure […] The post UNIPORT Alumni Celebrate Gov Diri appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Some Federal workers on Wednesday staged a protest at the frontage of the Federal Secretariat, Ikolaba Ibadan, in Oyo state as directed by the Federal Workers Forum, over poor welfare. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that National Coordinator of the forum, Andrew Emelieze, and Secretary General, Itoro Obong, said the strike followed a […] The post Federal workers stage protest in Oyo over poor welfare appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former federal lawmaker and respected Northern statesman, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has pushed back against Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State over his recent call for past Northern political leaders to apologise for the region’s underdevelopment. In a strongly worded statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Na’Allah described Governor Sani’s remarks as […] Police arrest man for allegedly impersonating VIO officer in Adamawa

April 23, (THEWILL) – A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Hon. Kelvin Otele, has described the recent alleged efforts to destabilise the party in the state as efforts in futility, saying no agenda formed against the party will stand. According to Hon. Otele, the threats made by certain individuals in […] The post No Agenda Against Bayelsa PDP Will Stand – Hon Otele appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Osun Government has approved a unified ticketing system for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators across the state, in a bid to avoid leakages, extortion and multiple ticketing, This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Sesan Oyedele, on Wednesday in Osogbo. Oyedele noted that the decision was made at […] The post Osun adopts unified ticketing system for commercial motorcycles, tricycles appeared first on Vanguard News.

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah has dismissed rumours that Governor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was plotting to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The speculations followed Governor Eno’s frequent overtures to the centre and endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio for […]

As Benue State continues to experience spiraling insecurity that have claimed several lives, former Governor of the state, Chief Samuel Ortom has cancelled any form of celebration for his 64th birthday in honor of victims of the horror. Ortom, who turned 64 on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of goodwill and prayers from the […] Benue Insecurity: Ortom cancels his 64th birthday celebration

April 23, (THEWILL) – With the 2027 elections coming up, things are getting really heated in Bayelsa State politics. People are wondering what the big political players are going to do next. The recent problems within the ruling party, the PDP, have made everything even more confusing and tense. In that regard, the PDP Publicity […] The post Disregard Purported Dissolution, Appointment Of Caretaker Committee For Bayelsa PDP – Ogoli appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has stated that genuine members won’t express struggles, citing biblical promises of goodness and mercy. Fatoyinbo, while ministering The post No genuine COZA member struggles in life, says Fatoyinbo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Four members of a local hunting group were killed in an ambush by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to a post shared Wednesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on his official X handle, the deadly attack occurred on Saturday, April 20, around 1:10 […] ISWAP insurgents kill four hunters in Borno ambush

The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Eastern Obolo clan in Akwa Ibom State has restated its demand for the award of surveillance security contract by oil servicing firm operating in the area. It also demanded immediate provision of electricity to the communities, establishment of an exclusive Host Community Trust Fund and proper employment of Eastern Obolo […] IYC demands surveillance contract, electricity from oil companies operating in Akwa Ibom

The Ogun State Government through its Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, sealed four industries over environmental infractions. The industries are, Fortune Height Farms Limited and Sanda Wood Industry Limited, both in Odogbolu local government area of the state, Shengceramic Material Limited in the Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway and Nehemiah Grace Developer Limited, along […] Ogun seals four industries over environmental infractions

April 23, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, as an alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In March 2024, the federal government renamed the Minna Airport after President Tinubu. Speaking at the commencement of […] The post Keyamo Declares Minna Airport Alternative To Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Oluwole Oke, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The post Party Crisis: Osun Rep member Wole Oke dumps PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ukraine has said it is ready to negotiate with Russia on ways to possibly end the war but not to surrender. Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, said this on Wednesday as details emerged in media reports of a US proposal for a deal which would see the country give up almost all territory currently […] War: We’ll only negotiate, not surrender – Ukraine warns

Prince Adewole Adebayo leader of Social Democratic Party (SDP)  and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has decried the worsening insecurity in the country and blamed it squarely on the nation’s leadership failure. He blamed President Bola Tinubu for the worsening insecurity currently pervading the entire landscape of the country, saying the president is […]

April 23, (THEWILL) – Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire Peoples Democratic Party structure in Delta State have resolved to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This resolution was reached at a meeting of leaders hosted by the state governor inside Government House in Asaba on Wednesday. THEWILL reports that their […] The post In Major Shift, Sheriff, Okowa, Delta PDP Agree to Join APC appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The report showed that over 21 million adolescent girls become pregnant each year in low and middle-income countries The post Early pregnancy, leading cause of death among teenage girls globally – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

…..Reorganizes PMF For Effectiveness ABUJA: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) from escort and guard duties for private individuals and VIPs. The IGP also announced the immediate reorganization of the PMF as part of efforts to strengthen internal security and enhance operational readiness. The […]

The initial quake struck at 12:49 pm (0949 GMT) at a depth of 6.92 kilometres under the sea, which lies to the south of the city, AFAD said. The post Powerful 6.2-magnitude quake hits off Istanbul appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the worsening security situation in Benue, Plateau, The post Gani Adams urges FG to tackle insecurity in Benue, Plateau, Ondo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Following threat by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Abia State chapter to embark on indefinite strike tomorrow Thursday over unpaid allowances, the state government, Alex Otti on Tuesday directed State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Goodluck Ubochi to meet with the leadership of the union to iron out their grievances. According to […]

Governor Hyacinth Alia has stated that the solution to the persistent killings in Benue State lies in increased support from the federal government, rather than the declaration of a state The post Benue killings: We need FG’s support, says Gov Alia appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian frontline musician, Innocent Idibia aka 2Face, as Technical Adviser for Entertainment and Community Outreach. Making the announcement during the musician’s visit to the Government House on Wednesday, the governor thanked 2Face for endorsing him for 2027. He also said that the popular singer has been […] Benue: Governor Alia gives 2Face new appointment

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is taking the state’s development agenda to the global stage as he pushes to attract strategic investments from the United States and other developed markets. The initiative is part of a larger drive to reposition Edo as a hub for sustainable growth across key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, […]

By Chinonso Alozie Owerri – The Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, on Wednesday said 24 pro-Biafrans are still held in Ebonyi Correctional Service since May 2021. Ejiofor disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri, when he was asked about the fate of the pro-Biafrans still in detention in Ebonyi. This is […] The post 24 pro-Biafrans yet to be freed from Ebonyi Prison – IPOB Counsel appeared first on Vanguard News.

Veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has stirred controversy after sharing a birthday tribute to fellow Nollywood star Omoni Oboli on social media. The post, which included The post RMD faces backlash over birthday wish to Omoni Oboli appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

ABUJA: The South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Tuesday commended the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to reintegrating the region with the rest of the country. Speaking during the Oji River Economic and Development Summit held in Oji River local government area, Enugu State, the Executive Director, Projects, and former Deputy Minority […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reminded land owners of its two-year ultimatum to develop allocated land or lose it. Mr Obinna Nkwocha, overseeing Director, Department of Monitoring and Inspection, FCTA, gave the reminder in Abuja on Wednesday, during inspection of abandoned buildings within the capital city. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […] The post Abandoned buildings: FCTA reminds land owners of its 2-year ultimatum appeared first on Vanguard News.

Eurostat data showed on Wednesday that European Union exports to the United States increased by 22.4% in February compared to the previous year, marking the highest exports growth rate in 13 months and totaling 51.8 billion euros. Meanwhile, imports from the US rose by 2.4% year-on-year to 28.2 billion euros. US President Donald Trump on […] EU exports to US rise by 22.4% in February

In a powerful and united show of political will, the Urhobo HOSTCOM Youths have called on the Executive Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Barrister John Obukohwo Nani, to declare his intention to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat come 2027. The youths, under the aegis of the […]

Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star, Luis Figo has named the club to win this year’s UEFA Champions League trophy. This season’s Champions League is in the semi-final stage at the moment. Arsenal, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are in the last-4. Arsenal will tackle PSG, while Inter will face Barcelona. Figo believes PSG […] UCL: They’ve good consistency of results – Luis Figo names club to win trophy

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) have stated that recent developments have cast doubt on long-standing allegations linking the group to insecurity in Imo State. The group says emerging information has vindicated its position. The post IPoB: We have been unfairly blamed for insecurity in Imo State appeared first on Vanguard News.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed renowned music star 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The award-winning artist hails from Okpokwu Local Government Area in The post JUST IN: Gov Alia appoints 2Face Idibia as adviser appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Strict adherence to rotational politics in Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi West is pivotal to the desired unity needed to advance the entire Yagba land A retired naval officer and respected elder statesman, Commodore Folusho Daniel (rtd), who stated this stressed that political fairness and balance remained major key to sustainable development. Speaking at the […]