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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called for an investigation into reports that senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, received land and cash gifts from a powerful minister in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu, warning that the allegations could erode public trust in the electoral system. The party said the reports, which surfaced last week and were still gaining traction, raised serious questions about the independence of the electoral body at a sensitive political moment, one that could shape confidence in future elections. In a statement by its factional National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong,…

The Premier League will again have five Champions League slots next season. This was confirmed on Tuesday night, following Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Sporting in the quarter-final first leg. With the game heading to a goalless draw, Kai Havertz controlled a pass from Gabriel Martinelli to finish calmly. A fifth-place finish in England’s topflight this campaign will now be enough for Champions League qualification. It is the second consecutive year that the Premier League has earned an additional spot, as they sit top of the European Performance Standings. Liverpool currently occupy fifth position on the log, only one point ahead…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 7, 2026 21:35 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Fernandez on the move? Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is prepared to submit a transfer request to leave this summer amid interest from Real Madrid, according to The Sun. The Argentine has been a key player for the west London giants and has been almost ever-present in the Premier League during the current campaign.However, his future has been put into doubt. Fernandez was recently suspended for two matches for talking up a move to Spain with Madrid.It is now claimed that the midfielder…

Fuel shortages in the nation have deepened after Washington took measures at the end of January to block oil supplies from entering the Caribbean nation. Despite the reported arrival of limited fuel supplies, including a recent oil shipment sent by Russia which was allowed to dock by the United States despite its blockade last week, “the humanitarian needs in the country remain quite acute and persistent”, said the top UN official in the country on Monday, adding that the impacts of the energy shock have ‘worsened’ since the end of March.  Resident Coordinator Francisco Pichon, briefing reporters in New York via…

Kyle McGinley graduated from high school in 2018 and, like many teenagers, he was unsure what career he wanted to pursue. Recuperating from a sports injury led him to consider becoming a physical therapist for athletes. But he was skilled at repairing cars and fixing things around the house, so he thought about becoming an engineer, like his father.McGinley, who lives in Sellersville, Pa., took some classes at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, while also working. During his years at the college, he took a variety of courses and was drawn to electrical engineering and computing, he says.…

Remita is currently facing regulatory heat as NDPC launches investigation over alleged data breach.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Remita Payment Services Limited has come under regulatory scrutiny after the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) opened an investigation into an alleged data breach involving the payment platform and other entities within Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem.   The development has raised fresh concerns about data security practices in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding fintech and electronic payment sector, particularly as Remita plays a central role in government and corporate payment processing across the country.     In a statement, the NDPC’s Head of…

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s intervention in Union Bank of Nigeria is evolving into a broader signal of tighter regulatory scrutiny across the banking sector, particularly around complex deal structuring, foreign currency exposure and internal fund movements. While the apex bank has maintained that the lender remains stable and fully operational, emerging details from regulatory reviews suggest that the intervention was driven by concerns over how certain financial arrangements were structured and their potential impact on the bank’s balance sheet. At the centre of the issue is the growing regulatory focus on financial engineering practices that may shift risk in…

By Bashir Bello The former governor of Kano State, Kabiru Gaya, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gaya, who also served as a former Senator representing Kano South, dumped the party in a letter addressed to the ward chairman, Gaya Arewa, in Gaya Local Government Area, Kano State. The former governor said the decision was taken in the best interests of his constituents and in line with his personal convictions to step aside from the party. According to him, “I hereby formally tender my resignation from the All Progressive Congress (APC) effective today, 5th April 2026. “It has…

Arsenal and Bayern Munich took significant steps towards the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after securing impressive away victories in their respective quarter-final first-leg ties on Tuesday night. At the Estádio José Alvalade, Arsenal edged Sporting Lisbon 1–0 in a tightly contested encounter, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal late in the game. The breakthrough came after a moment of quality from Gabriel Martinelli, whose incisive delivery into the box was expertly controlled and finished by Havertz. Arsenal thought they had taken the lead earlier through Martín Zubimendi, but the effort was ruled out. The visitors, however, kept…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsApril 7, 2026 21:40 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Man Utd want Arsenal star Manchester United are eyeing a shock approach for Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly when the transfer window reopens this summer. The Red Devils are keen on landing a new left-back at the end of the season. Luke Shaw is an undisputed starter but he has a worrying injury record.Patrick Dorgu was signed to deputise for the Englishman, but the Dane has looked more comfortable from a wide attacking position instead.Dorgu’s future could be higher up the pitch and…