Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted President Bola Tinubu over discrepancies in his academic records. Reacting to Tinubu’s defence of his educational background, Atiku said records show the President claimed to have attended Government College, Ibadan, in 1970, two years before the school was established in 1972. “Tinubu has a record of attending a school two years before it was established. Nigerians deserve clarity on this,” Atiku said through his media team. The statement is part of Atiku’s continued challenge of Tinubu’s academic credentials, an issue that featured prominently during the 2023 election tribunal. The Presidency has consistently maintained that Tinubu’s certificates are authentic and dismissed the claims as political propaganda.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Wole Oke, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke may not be on the ballot for the 2026 governorship election. Oke, who serves as the Director General of the APC governorship campaign, made the claim while speaking to party members. He argued that internal crises and legal issues could stop the Peoples Democratic Party governor from contesting. “We are preparing for 2026, but I can tell you Adeleke may not even be on the ballot,” Oke said. He urged APC members to remain united and focus on reclaiming the state. The PDP has dismissed the comment, insisting Governor Adeleke remains eligible and will seek re-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission has not issued any statement on the eligibility of candidates for the 2026 Osun poll.

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, says 2027 must mark a shift away from “olden days politics” to “politics of legacy.” Speaking after Delta North APC stakeholders endorsed President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, and himself at a June 2025 meeting in Idumuje-Ugboko, Nwoko said defections to the APC “must not be symbolic; it must be transformative.” “We must leave behind the politics of survival and step into the politics of legacy. It is time to right the wrongs of the past,” he said. Nwoko, who joined the APC in February 2025 citing lack of support for his projects in the PDP, linked his call for new politics to the push for Anioma State. He said its creation would “give voice, identity, and institutional power” to Delta North. The senator thanked constituents for their “unsolicited” vote of confidence, noting it reflects support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, and his legislative efforts. Not all party leaders agreed — the Forum of...

MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data lending services, XtraTime and XtraByte, which let prepaid users borrow credit via _303# and repay on their next recharge. Reason for suspension. The company said the move is to comply with new rules from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a filing to the Nigerian Exchange, MTN explained that the _Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025_ introduced a new licensing and compliance framework for digital credit services. Because XtraTime is classed as “digital or non-traditional consumer credit,” MTN paused the service to implement the required processes. Impact on subscribers. Millions of users who relied on _303# for emergency airtime or data are now blocked. Attempting to borrow returns: “Dear Customer, XtraTime is currently unavailable. Kindly recharge by dialing _904# or 671#. We apologize for the inconvenience”. MTN said customers can still buy airt...

Lagos, Nigeria — A single post from tech billionaire Elon Musk sent Nigerian social media into a frenzy on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after users misread his reference to “APC” as a nod to the country’s ruling party. *The Tweet That Started It* Musk, CEO of Tesla, posted on X while describing the Tesla Cybertruck: > “Cybertruck is an APC from the future”  Globally, the post was about vehicle design — “APC” meaning _Armoured Personnel Carrier_, a term often used for the Cybertruck’s military-style build. But in Nigeria, “APC” instantly means _All Progressives Congress_, the party of President Bola Tinubu.  *Nigerian Reactions: Confusion, Panic, and Memes* The comment section exploded with Nigerians assuming Musk was weighing in on politics: - “*Which APC are you referring to, sir?*” asked user Daily Pulse. - “*You might want to skip that abbreviation, Elon. In Nigeria, ‘APC’ represents a political party that has brought years of hardship... It’s a trigger for a lot ...

Enugu, Nigeria— Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has defended the recent wave of defections into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) while warning he will dump the party ahead of 2027 if its presidential primary becomes “transactional.” Speaking in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, during his official defection ceremony to the ADC, Obi said the mass movement of politicians into the party was part of a “rescue mission” to save Nigeria’s democracy. He was joined by several South-East leaders including former Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha and Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Enyinnaya Abaribe.  Obi argued that politicians “benefiting from democracy” are now “accessories to destroying it through coercion and gangsterism against the opposition”. He said the ADC coalition is meant to resist that trend: “We will resist rigging of the election by every lawful means in 2027”. Analysts note Obi’s move has already “energised the opposition coalition, ...

LONDON, UK— In an unusual legal twist, an Arsenal supporter has filed a lawsuit against Arsenal Football Club, claiming the club is liable for “emotional distress” and “professional negligence” following years of underwhelming performances and transfer dealings. THE CLAIM The fan, 38-year-old Mark Davies from North London, lodged the claim at the High Court on Friday, April 10, 2026. Court documents allege that Arsenal’s “consistent failure to meet reasonable expectations of sporting success” since 2004 caused him “severe anxiety, depression, and loss of earnings” due to match-day stress affecting his work. THE SUIT SPECIFICALLY CITES: 1. PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE — Claiming the club’s board and recruitment team breached a “duty of care” to supporters by making “objectively poor sporting decisions,” including transfer failures and managerial appointments post-Wenger.  2. *EMOTIONAL DISTRESS* — Alleging that repeated title collapses, cup final losses, and failure to qualif...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the appointment of veteran Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, just two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The 73-year-old takes over from Otto Addo, who was dismissed in March following friendly defeats to Austria and Germany. Queiroz begins work immediately to prepare Ghana for the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, which starts on June 11, 2026.  “The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association, working with all key stakeholders, has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars... Coach Queiroz begins work immediately to prepare the Black Stars for the tournament.”  Queiroz brings 36 years of coaching experience and will be making his fifth consecutive World Cup appearance. He previously led Iran at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 World Cups, and Portugal at South Africa 2...