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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said he once feared that the President would target him politically because of his past criticisms while in opposition. Bwala stated this on Symfoni TV on Saturday. Speaking on Tinubu’s style of leadership, Bwala said, “I feared Tinubu would hunt me down. You see this is the dynamics that leadership sometimes get confronted I must be honest. “And this President Bola Tinubu, look at his trajectory, all the people that have been condemning him, even me, when I was in the opposition I thought that if President Tinubu comes…

The Kebbi State Government has criticised former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over his recent comments on the condition of the state following his entry into the 2027 governorship race. The government, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Nasir Idris, Yahaya Sarki, accused Malami of distorting facts about insecurity, poverty, education, and governance in Kebbi State. The reaction followed Malami’s recent declaration after securing the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship nomination form, where he alleged that Kebbi was facing worsening insecurity, economic hardship, educational decline, and poor…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday evening at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The awards celebrate excellence in African film, television and digital storytelling.online. DAILY POST brings to you the full list of winners and nominees across all categories. Best Supporting Actor Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire Femi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2 Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes…

Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gained momentum in Abuja on Saturday as frontline politician and former governorship candidate, Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, was successfully screened by the All Progressives Congress for the Kogi East Senatorial race. Yakubu Murtala, popularly known among supporters as “Muri,” was reportedly granted a waiver to “take a bow and go” during the screening exercise by the Chairman of the Screening Committee, His Excellency Philip Shaibu, a gesture many party faithful described as recognition of his longstanding contributions to the APC and his previous role as Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party. Speaking…

Veteran Nigerian movie stars, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Sola Sobowale, have won Industry Merit Award at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA. The duo were honored with the awards on Saturday night during the 12th edition of the AMVCA awards ceremony held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos state. The awards recognised their decades-long contributions to the Nigerian movie industry and their impact as two of Nollywood’s most respected screen icons. Receiving the award, Shola Shobowale, who appreciated the organisers and her fans, specially appreciated her children for making motherhood an easy journey for her and her…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has asked West Ham for help in the Premier League title race. Following their 3-0 home win over Brentford on Saturday, Guardiola ended his postmatch news conference by shouting “come on you Irons”. The result saw City close the gap at the top to two points, thanks to goals from Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. And with leaders Arsenal visiting West Ham on Sunday, Guardiola needs a favour from Nuno Espírito Santo’s side. According to ESPN, as the City boss left the media theatre on Saturday, he crossed his arms to…

Sevilla manager, Luis García Plaza, has hailed Super Eagles forward Akor Adams following the Nigerian striker’s impactful performance off the bench in their 2-1 win over Espanyol on Saturday. Adams scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 La Liga triumph over Espanyol at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Saturday. Adams was brought on in the second half and made a significant contribution by delivering the decisive goal deep into stoppage time, securing all three points for Sevilla in a vital Round 35 match. This comeback victory has further enhanced Sevilla’s chances of survival as they work to distance…

Lisabi, a movie by actors Lateef Adedimeji and Mobimpe, has won the Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA. The ongoing 2026 AMVCA awards ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Receiving the award, Lateef dedicated it to his wife, Mobimpe, who gave birth to triplets a week ago after five years of marriage. He said, “This award is dedicated to the woman who made me chase my dream. The woman who gave me my three kings.” DAILY POST reports that…

The war in Ukraine, which has surpassed four years, could come to an end soon, ​Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated over the weekend. ​”I think the conflict in Ukraine is heading toward a conclusion​,” ​​Putin implied in Moscow while speaking on the sidelines of the Victory Day ​a​nniversary.  The President commented on reports that Zelensky is ready to hold a personal meeting. “We have never refused,” he said. “Whoever wants to meet, let them come to Moscow.” Putin reiterated his view that the “globalist wing of Western elites” is fighting Russia through the Ukrainians, expecting to achieve the collapse of its statehood within a few months.…

Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha sparked reactions after recreating Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham’s snub moment. The duo recreated the viral snub video on Saturday during the hosting segment at the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony in Lagos State. DAILY POST recalls that Funke Akindele had, during the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s movie, *The Return of Arinzo* in March 2026, publicly snubbed Toyin Abraham over their rivalry. Following the controversy, the duo unfollowed each other on social media, with Iyabo Ojo accusing Toyin Abraham of violating a peace agreement with…