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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:02:45 +0000Doue, Kvaratskhelia Fire PSG to UCL First-Leg Lead Over Liverpool
April 08, (THEWILL) — A dominant first-leg display gave Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, leaving the Reds with a steep deficit to overturn in next week’s UEFA Champions League quarter-fina...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:01:43 +0000
Atletico Madrid Stun Barcelona 2-0 In UCL Quarter-Final First Leg
April 08, (THEWILL) — Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth were on target to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Camp Nou on Wednesday, leaving the Catalan side w...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:41 +0000
Turaki-Led PDP Bloc Meets ADC, Strengthens Coalition Talks for 2027 Polls
April 08, (THEWILL) — In a move reflecting intensifying coalition-building efforts ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday met with the David Mark-led African Dem...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:02:24 +0000
INEC Urges Media to Uphold Truth, Warns Against Disinformation
April 08, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the gravest threat to the 2027 general elections will not be a ballot-snatcher’s gun but lies spread via smartphones and amplified by uncritical broadcast ...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:04:43 +0000
Police Bust Church Crime Den in Akwa Ibom, Arrest Seven
April 08, (THEWILL) — A major security breakthrough has been recorded in Akwa Ibom State following the discovery of a suspected criminal hideout operating under the guise of a church. The operation led to the arrest of seven suspects and the recove...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:01:52 +0000
Grammy-Winning Country Singer Ray Stevens Recovering After Neck Injury
April 08, (THEWILL) — Grammy-winning country singer Ray Stevens is recovering after breaking his neck in a fall late last month. He is 87. Stevens’ team released a statement on April 7, 2026, confirming that he suffered the fall on March 29 and w...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:32:06 +0000
Oscars Set Dates for 2027, 2028 Ceremonies
April 08, (THEWILL) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the dates for the 99th and 100th Academy Awards ceremonies. The 99th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2027, while the 100th edition is set for Sunday, March...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:30:15 +0000
Zenith Bank Posts Modest Profit Growth, Eyes Double Dividend Payout
April 08, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank recorded a marginal increase in earnings for the 2025 financial year, as slower growth in interest income and a sharp reversal in trading gains weighed on overall performance. The lender’s gross earnings rose mod...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:28:30 +0000
Israel Hit Lebanon Hard in Largest Air Strike Against Hezbollah
April 08, (THEWILL) — Israel carried out its heaviest airstrikes on Lebanon on Wednesday since the conflict with Hezbollah began last month, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. Lebanese authorities described the strikes as the most severe since t...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:51:28 +0000
NGX Sees Strong Rallies in Key Counters Amid Broad Market Sell-Offs
April 08, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a strong positive session on Wednesday. The market capitalisation opened at N130.014 trillion and closed at N130.404 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced from 202,023.10 to 20...