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Nigeria Lifts Sanctions On Niger Republic, Opens Land, Air Borders

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:45:06 +0000

March 13, (THEWILL)- President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the directive complies with the decisions of […]

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Still on Nigeria’s Frustrating Kidnapping Epidemic

Austyn Ogannah — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:35:18 +0000

March 10, (THEWILL)- In recent weeks, Nigeria has once again found itself grappling with a harrowing resurgence of kidnappings, particularly targeting vulnerable groups, such as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and students. These incidents have reignited the national conversation around the country’s ongoing security crisis, which has been festering for years and now threatens to unravel […]

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Sports Ministry And Strategic Partnership Shaping Nigeria’s Boxing Future

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:30:39 +0000

March 10, (THEWILL)- In the annals of Nigerian sports history, a few disciplines have garnered as much global acclaim and glory as boxing. The nation’s boxing pedigree is etched in the exploits of legendary pugilists who defied the odds and captivated the world with their skills and tenacity. However, like a once-brilliant flame dimmed by […]

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High Cost of Cement, Building Materials: Nigerians go For Containers as Alternative Homes

Michael Jimoh, THEWILL — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:18:49 +0000

March 10, (THEWILL)- “I pity the average Nigerian who has plans on building a house. What will they build? God help us.” That was the damning or rather frightening verdict of Mr. Folawe Adeniran an auto dealer living in Benin Edo state. When he wanted a two-bedroom brick house on a leased land in the […]

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Ramadan 2024: Sultan Directs Muslim To Look Out For New Moon

Tunde Omolehin, THEWILL — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:58:17 +0000

March 09, (THEWILL)- Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslim Ummah to search for the Ramadan 1445 AH crescent moon from Sunday. The Sultan, who is also the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the call in a press statement made available to Journalists in Sokoto. The statement […]

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Gunmen Kill Four, Injure One In Imo Community

Sampson Uhuegbu — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:19:36 +0000

March 09, (THEWILL)- Unknown Gunmen, on Friday, killed four persons and injured one in the Abacheke community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. A member of the community said the gunmen stormed the community around 4pm on three motorcycles, disguised in military camouflage and wearing masks. Confirming the incident, Spokesperson of the Imo […]

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Unknown Gunmen Kill Four Policemen, Two Others In Ebonyi

Sunday Ogbu — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:22:25 +0000

March 08, (THEWILL)- Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of four security personnel and two civilians, by gunmen, on Friday morning. The Police Acting Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement he signed and made available to Journalists. According to Ukandu, the officers of the Command were attacked by […]

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Lagos Announces Traffic Diversion

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:36:09 +0000

March 08, (THEWILL)- The Lagos State Government has alerted motorists heading towards Oshodi Under Bridge, en route PWD and Ikeja Along, to a traffic division on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the diversion will take place at Cappa by the traffic lights intersection for rehabilitation and laying of interlocking stones […]

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CBN Reports Upsurge In Dollar Inflow as Remittances Quadruple, Foreign Investors’ Return

Sam Diala, THEWILL — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:46:32 +0000

March 08, (THEWILL)- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reportmed a significant increase in foreign exchange inflow into the economy in February 2024, with marked increments in remittance payments by Nigerians overseas and purchases of naira assets by foreign portfolio investors. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja, the Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi […]

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DSS Wishes Christians, Muslim Faithful Peaceful Lent, Ramadan

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:43:50 +0000

March 08, (THEWILL)- The Department of State Services (DSS), has felicitated with Christian and Muslim faithful, on their Lent and coming Ramadan seasons, respectively. Spokesperson of the Service in a statement on Friday, however, urged worshippers to promote understanding, compassion and respect for one another during and after the exercises. While appealing to stakeholders, including […]

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