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Atiku has reportedly hired US Lobbying Firm for $1.2m to boost his 2027 Presidential Election chances and acceptability by Nigerians.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly engaged a Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., in a $1.2 million agreement aimed at strengthening his reputation and influence in the United States ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.   Details of the arrangement were disclosed in documents filed with the United States Department of Justice, indicating that the contract was signed on March 9 and 10, 2026. The agreement was executed by the firm’s managing partner,…

Wema Bank Plc delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025 with profit after tax rising to ₦194.48 billion from ₦86.28 billion recorded in 2024. The bank’s earnings were primarily driven by an increase in interest income, which surged to ₦576.07 billion from ₦354.63 billion in the previous year. This was a result of higher interest rates and an expanded loan book during the period under review. Net interest income more than doubled to ₦360.98 billion from ₦177.06 billion to reinforce Wema Bank’s strong core banking performance. However, rising funding costs moderated some of the gains…

Napoli’s Italian defender #37 Leonardo Spinazzola kicks the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples on April 6, 2026. (Photo by CARLO HERMANN / AFP) Napoli are still in the hunt to retain their Serie A title after the champions beat Scudetto rivals AC Milan 1-0 on Monday. Matteo Politano lashed home the only goal of the game with 11 minutes remaining in front of delighted fans in Naples as the hosts racked up a fifth straight win. Napoli leapfrogged Milan into second place but…

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed some suspected terrorists, arrested a kidnapping suspect, and dismantled criminal hideouts in a series of clearance operations across Plateau State, as security forces intensify efforts to curb violence. The operations, conducted on 4 and 5 April in Wase, Qua’an Pan, and Shendam local government areas, targeted known criminal enclaves linked to recent attacks in the state. In a statement, the military spokesperson for the task force, Chinonso Oteh, said soldiers killed two suspected terrorists during a firefight in Wase. “Troops engaged a group of armed terrorists along the Babangida–Adua road. The superior firepower…

Turkish football analyst Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı has warned that Galatasaray may take a big decision over manager Okan Buruk as pressure continues to grow. The warning comes at a difficult time for the club, following a 2-1 defeat to Trabzonspor which has made the title race much tighter. Galatasaray are still top of the league with 64 points after 27 matches, but both Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor are just one point behind. Recent results have raised concerns despite a few wins. The team have struggled away from home, losing four straight matches in all competitions. The absence of Victor Osimhen has…

The World Health Organisation on Monday urged people across the globe to renew their commitment to collaboration and support for science as twin drivers of better health outcomes. The UN agency said human health has been transformed over the past century largely through scientific progress and international cooperation. This was contained in a statement released on its website to commemorate World Health Day 2026, themed “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of the WHO’s founding on April 7, 1948, and launches a year-long public health awareness drive. According to the WHO, global maternal mortality has…

The National Examinations Council has confirmed that there will be no extension for the registration of candidates for the 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination. In a statement signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive, NECO, Professor Dantani Wushishi, cited by PUNCH Online on X on Friday, schools, proprietors, principals, and commandants of secondary schools are reminded to complete registration within the deadlines. “The last date for the normal registration of candidates by schools is Monday, 25th May 2026, while the deadline for late registration is Friday, 29th May 2026, with no further extension,” the statement said. Schools are strongly urged…

On April 6, the world celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. While the focus is usually on physical activities, there is an interesting layer of technology influencing how sport is played, tracked and improved. In 2026, performance is not driven by effort alone. Data, algorithms and intelligent systems now sit at the core of modern sport, helping athletes and other users get more out of every session. This year’s theme, “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers”, goes beyond social and cultural connections. Digital tools are now bridging the gap between elite athletes and everyday fitness users, placing advanced…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, revealed that his administration has engaged credible individuals as part of a deliberate transition process for the selection process in 2027. Makinde, in a newsletter No 136, April 2026, tagged: “The Business of Governance,” a copy of which was obtained by The Media in Ibadan, the state capital, promised to communicate the outcome at the appropriate time. He said, “We have engaged with a number of credible individuals as part of a deliberate transition process, and I will communicate a decision in due course, one that reflects both the progress we have made and…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors on ​Monday to decide swiftly whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as ‌part of a farm fraud probe, as he seeks to stem the political fallout from the scandal. The case has rocked the government after European prosecutors charged dozens of Greek stockbreeders last year with faking ownership of pastureland to claim millions of euros ​in EU farm subsidies, allegedly with the help of state employees and conservative politicians. Widening the probe, ​the prosecutors asked Greece’s parliament last week to lift the immunity of at least 11 ⁠conservative MPs, including former ministers,…