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All Progressives Congress National Leader and presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, was questioned about his educational background and plans for Nigeria’s development by the party’s presidential screening panel on Monday. The PUNCH obtained videos recorded from his screening on Tuesday. In the videos, Tinubu boasted about his initiatives in Lagos and how he helped Nigeria develop its telecommunication sector. He also defended why he is qualified to be Nigeria’s president amidst controversies over his age and educational background. The screening panel was chaired by a former National Leader of the party, Chief John Odigie. Apart from Tinubu, other presidential aspirants screened…

The Federal Government on Monday opened applications for the 2025/2026 in-country scholarship scheme for engineering and related disciplines in Nigerian universities. The programme, administered by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, opened its portal on Monday, April 20, 2026, and is scheduled to close on Friday, May 29, 2026. The scheme targets undergraduate and postgraduate students in oil and gas–related fields, as part of efforts to build local capacity and strengthen technical expertise within Nigeria. Interested candidates are expected to complete their applications within the six-week window via the official PTDF scholarship portal:  https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng How to apply (Step-by-step) The PTDF outlined…

Few moments test digital infrastructure like peak trading periods. Black Friday, festive shopping seasons, flash sales, and major promotional events generate massive spikes in online activity within minutes.  For retailers and digital platforms, these are some of the most commercially significant days of the year. What bargain-hunting consumers don’t see is the behind-the-scenes AI and infrastructure that’s responsible for keeping these experiences running smoothly, or not.  “At Africa Data Centres, we regularly see how moments of extreme demand test the limits of the digital infrastructure supporting modern retail platforms and AI-driven services,” Adil El Youssefi, CEO at Africa Data Centres,…

Retired Police Officers have blocked Aso Rock gate and demand exit from Pension Scheme.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, blocking one of the gates to demand their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).   The protesters, under the umbrella of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria, described the scheme as unfair and called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill into law.     According to the retirees, the bill passed by the National Assembly on December…

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The Director General of the National Institute for Sports, His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu has unveiled a bold, two-year plan to bridge 2 million-coaching gaps in Nigeria sports, and thus effect a positive turn-around in the coaching sector in the country. “We are here on a condolence visit to the NFF on the passing of former NFA chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima. He was a great leader nationally and within his State and also in his community, and these different levels will miss him dearly. We pray that God will grant his soul eternal rest and also comfort those he has…

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing in the protracted Kano Emirate dispute till April 19, 2027, extending the legal battle over the controversial traditional institution. The apex court fixed the date after parties adopted their preliminary arguments at the resumed proceedings. The case, which has lingered across multiple courts, centres on the legality of actions taken by successive Kano state governments regarding the restructuring of the emirate system and the occupancy of the Kano throne. The dispute involves rival claims arising from the deposition of the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in 2020 and the subsequent…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsApril 20, 2026 05:44 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Arsenal slumped to Man City in a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad yesterday Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat away to Manchester City at the Etihad has inevitably shifted the mood around the title race, but it has not ended it.  Far from it. If anything, it has sharpened the narrative into something even more compelling. Arsenal remain ahead, still in control of their own destiny, yet the margins now feel razor thin and the pressure unmistakably intense.This was a game defined by those margins.…

Nigerian content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, who is popularly known as Peller, has stirred widespread reactions after declaring that his ₦100 million savings remain strictly off-limits, even in the face of urgent family crises. In a video currently making the rounds online featuring media personality Peller and skit maker Sir Balo and cited by PUNCH Online on Monday, has sparked conversations about money, savings, and financial discipline. In the clip, Peller spoke about his strict approach to managing money, revealing that he maintains a personal standard of never considering himself “broke” below ₦100 million, regardless of the situation. “I…

Nigerian content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, who is popularly known as Peller, has stirred widespread reactions after declaring that his ₦100 million savings remain strictly off-limits, even in the face of urgent family crises. In a video currently making the rounds online featuring media personality Peller and skit maker Sir Balo and cited by PUNCH Online on Monday, has sparked conversations about money, savings, and financial discipline. In the clip, Peller spoke about his strict approach to managing money, revealing that he maintains a personal standard of never considering himself “broke” below ₦100 million, regardless of the situation. “I…