Popular British rapper, Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months in the UK.The singer was banned by the Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after an off-duty police officer caught him in London using a mobile phone behind...

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The distraught mother reported that after the two women had left the apartment, the man attacked her daughter and allegedly raped her multiple times, and then threatened her to remain silent. The post Police arrest couple over alleged rape,...

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House of Representatives member, representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, Hon.  Akinlayo Davidson Kolawole says Nigerians will witness an unprecedented economic recovery in 2025  with the  various economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Hon. Kolawole expressed optimism...

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ABUJA – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday dismissed Peter Obi’s claims on Nigeria’s worsening situation. The party said that the claim by Obi that the political, economic and security situation of the country is worsening daily, is...

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The female suspect was apprehended by Nigerian troops at checkpoint while attempting to transport ammunition from Hanka to a terrorists hideout.

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…Declares 2025 ‘My Forward Looking Year’ LAGOS – As 2025 begins, the Leader of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Pastor Evelyn Joshua, has urged Christians to focus on their future and stop looking at where they are coming...

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The 2024 Christmas revelry envisaged for many families in Nigeria turned into a mourning period. The series of gory bloodied Christmas news commenced in the ancient city of Ibadan when news broke on Wednesday, December 18 of the deaths...

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Celebrated gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo, and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, reached out to the less privileged residents of the Rumudara community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, spreading joy and relief to families in need. The ‘Excess Love’ crooner...

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January 02, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has reassured Nigerians of the enhanced safety of the nation’s airspace, citing improved surveillance measures and compliance enforcement as key drivers. Acting Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, made...

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January 02, (THEWILL) – Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, at his residence in Minna, Niger State. Sharing photos from...

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January 02, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (NAHCO Aviance) has announced the appointment of Mr. Olumuyiwa Olumekun as its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO), effective January 1, 2025. Olumekun succeeds Mr. Indranil Gupta, whose tenure...

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The Nigerian equities market opened trading in the New Year with a gain of N154 billion for investors on Thursday. This followed a surge in the share prices of stocks like MANSARD, NCR, and CORNERST amongst others on the...

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Channelling the spirit of royalty with a touch of ancestral pride, Rotimi and Vanessa usher in the new year clad in stunning pieces from celebrated Nigerian fashion houses. Their family portrait, bathed in the warm glow of new beginnings,...

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to embark on a tour of the rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery, urging him to witness firsthand the progress made under its new management....

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) misled his successor, Late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua into rejecting a $750 million offer from Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, to manage the Port...

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The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s 15% inflation target for 2025 as “aspirational” and “bullish”. The expert however projected that inflation could reduce from approximately 35% to somewhere like 27%...

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The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has refuted claims of ongoing merger discussions with the Peoples Democratic Party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party, or any other political party. Obi refuted the claims during...

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As schools prepare to reopen for the second term activities of the 2024/25 academic session on January 6, parents and students are urged to take deliberate steps to ensure a seamless transition back into academic life. With the break...

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Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo, popularly known as Ruger, recently shared a testimony about his spiritual encounter during the Cherubim and Seraphim church’s crossover service in Ojodu, Lagos State. This was disclosed on Wednesday via Ruger’s fan base Instagram page,...

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The United Kingdom government on Thursday announced new measures targeting people-smuggling gangs, including travel bans and restrictions on phone and social media use for suspected criminals. These actions form part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, aimed...

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The incident allegedly involved the priest shooting a young boy who was using fireworks within the premises.

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Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, will likely join Lionel Messi in the Major League Soccer, MLS.This will happen only if the England international makes his intention of moving to the USA known.It seems Rashford is not in the plans...

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The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Oyo State has appealed to governments to give more incentives to health workers and doctors to reduce the ‘japa’ syndrome in Nigeria.President of the union in the state, Dr Happy Adedapo made the...

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A retired police inspector’s quest for justice takes a turn when he’s called back to the city to investigate the murder of his cousin. In “Katangari Goes to Town,” Katangari’s search for answers unravels a web of family secrets,...

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The Oba Ìsèse Worldwide and chairman of ‘Ìsèse Kingdom Of Truth Association Of Nigeria’, Oba Ifarotimi Adifagbola Balogun, has called on Nigerians home and abroad to use the New Year period to pray for the peace and unity of...

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 Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, has sparked debate by declaring that smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol are not sins.   Speaking during his New Year’s Eve sermon on Tuesday, Damina argued that...

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Bishop Harrison Obiogho of the Light of the World Mission Church has urged Nigerians to engage in farming and investment in order to overcome the current hardships in the country. Obiogho, who made this known during the 2024 end-of-year...

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Popular Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has opened up about the emotional and physical challenges she faced before finally becoming a mother.   Recall Amusa welcomed her daughter, Oluwafirewamiri, in the United States on November 18, 2024.   In a...

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DAMATURU – A petition has been submitted to the Commissioner of Police in Borno State by the Marama community in Hawul Local Government Area, protesting the release of a murder suspect by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO). The suspect,...

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LAGOS – In the spirit of giving and love that characterise the Yuletide season, dynamic gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have distributed relief items to the economically disadvantaged residents of Rumudara community in Port...

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…Says Tinubu spent over 180 days travelling in 2024 Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in read more LP will not merge with PDP – Obi

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, says successive governments in Nigeria have treated young people like idiots. “It has treated young people like they are idiots, repeatedly, and this is sad because most governments in Nigeria were...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law. Fubara, in a speech after signing the bill into law on Thursday, January 2, 2025, thanked the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led State Assembly for...

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Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has presented N3 billion to over 2,381 direct beneficiaries within 170 groups drawn from read more Ododo presents N3bn to 2,381 beneficiaries in Kogi communities

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…as governor pledges to do more in 2025 Latimore Oghenesivbe, Delta State Director-General of Orientation and Communications Bureau has evealed read more Oborevwori saved small businesses from collapsing in Delta – Oghenesivbe

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said that all the projects embarked upon by his Administration since assuming office read more Osun projects financed by state resources, not loans, security votes – Adeleke

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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Wednesday said that he would continue to provide palliatives to cushion the effect read more We’ll continue to provide palliatives to cushion hardship in Bauchi – Bala

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Calabar, Nigeria – The Director General of the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA), Effiong Umoh Esq., has called on citizens to prioritise road safety and responsible driving as the state welcomes 2025. In a New...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anthony Joshua, Nigerian born British professional boxer, says his target in 2025 is to beat Tyson Fury and become a three-time world heavyweight champion. Joshua spoke with State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remained defiantly inside his residence resisting arrest for a third day on Thursday after vowing to “fight” authorities seeking to question him over his failed martial law bid. The...

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Calabar, Nigeria – As the calendar turns to 2025, Hon. Oden Ewa, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations in Cross River State has extended his New Year felicitations to the citizens of the state, lauding their resilience...

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A former National Vice Chairman, North West, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman, has called on Nigerians to rise up and ensure the defeat of the ruling party and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election....

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The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, says there is no merger deal yet with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, or any other party. Obi made this...

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Nigerian superstar Wizkid has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. The total includes both his lead tracks and features, with his collaboration with Canadian artist Drake on One Danceleading the...

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Famous Nigerian singer Burna Boy has addressed the controversial incident where he assaulted a fan during his performance at the 2025 Lagos Countdown concert. In a widely circulated video, Burna Boy was seen abruptly leaving the stage after kicking...

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message was devoid of plan to address unemployment and hunger plaguing Nigerians. The party said this in a statement issued on Wednesday, by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, describing...

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Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.

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Commuters in Yenagoa are groaning over the directive by the Bayelsa State Ministry of Transport to relocate all motor parks operating within Yenagoa and its environs to the new transport terminal at Igbogene in Yenagoa. Commuters have described their...

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