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Nigerian First Lady, Remi Tinubu has reacted to the backlash that greeted her small scale business advice where she urged unemployed Nigerian women to embark on frying bean cake popularly known as akara for survival. The advice captured in a viral video triggered anger amongst Nigerian youths, who slammed the First Lady for allegedly despising Nigerians. Reacting to the backlash, Remi Tinubu, while speaking in Jigawa State on Monday, said they were not intimidated by the outbursts. According to her, the targeted recipients of the advice are happy with it, stating that her office also supports tomato sellers and other…

At least four countries have booked their places in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Paraguay and Morocco became the latest countries to progress after they needed penalties to see off Germany and The Netherlands, respectively. Julio Encisco had given Paraguay the lead in their Round of 32 clash with Germany, before Kai Havertz’s header drew them level. Havertz was among the German players that missed their spot-kick, as they lost 3-2. Morocco scored a late equalizer through Issa Diop to take the game into extra time and penalties, after Cody Gakpo had opened the scoring. Quentin Timber,…

Brazil midfielder Casemiro on Monday became the second-oldest player in his country’s FIFA World Cup history to score a goal. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star achieved this feat after scoring in the 56th minute against Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 encounter as Brazil won 2-1. The outcome of the match means Brazil is now through to the World Cup Round of 16. However, Casemiro (34 years and 126 days old) is now the second-oldest goalscorer in Brazilian FIFA World Cup history, behind only Bebeto. Recall that Bebeto scored against Denmark on July 3, 1998,…

The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged the teaming supporters of the party, particularly those affiliated with the Obident and Kwankwasiyya movements, to remain calm and await further action from the party. Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, made this statement during an interview that was posted on X on Wednesday. DAILY POST reported that a ruling delivered by Justice Isa H. Dashen at the Lokoja Judicial Division effectively overturned the court’s earlier judgment from December 10, 2025, which had mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,…

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has said it is important for his team to prepare adequately for the new season, DAILY POST reports. The Pride of Rivers fell short in their title ambition last season, finishing second behind Rangers International. The Port Harcourt club started pre-season training on Monday as they look forward to a more successful campaign. Finidi said starting pre-season training early will give his team the chance to compete well next season. The former Nigeria international further said it is important to integrate new players into the squad. . “The early period of pre-season will be focused on…

President of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria, Uju Ogunbunka, has detailed the implications of the merger of two Nigerian financial institutions, Providus and Unity Banks.  This comes as the two banks, on Sunday in a statement, announced a new name, ProvidusUnity Bank.  Reacting, the president of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria, Dr. Uju Ogunbunka, in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday, said the merger had saved customers the nightmare of lost deposits.  According to him, the merger had prevented the collapse of two banks and its attendant implications for banks’ customers.  “It is healthy development because if the…

A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Germany after opening fire on Monday at a mother-and-baby shelter in Stade, near the port city of Hamburg. The incident, which left six people dead, has been linked to a child custody dispute. The casualties, four women and two men, were employees at the residence. The Lüneburg police confirmed that the suspect, a German man of Turkish origin, had an appointment ⁠at the centre, where his three-month-old child was living with the mother. Police also arrested a 65-year-old woman who “has a close relationship with the family of the perpetrator.” The alleged accomplice…

Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has urged Nigerian leaders to draw lessons from China’s development model, saying there is nothing wrong with adopting strategies that have helped other countries achieve rapid growth, stability, and security. In a post shared on his verified X account on Sunday night, Shehu argued that countries that have attained high levels of development did not do so by chance but through purposeful leadership and long-term planning. “Countries that reached enviable development, stability and security levels did not achieve that by coincidence,” he wrote. “It was possible because they had and evolved a purposeful leadership pattern within space…

The Nigerian Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT has clarified circumstances surrounding a viral video that captured the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC Peter Obi addressing some officers in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that a video clip circulating on social media showed when Obi was interacting with officers of the Nigerian Police Force, telling them that they are doing a good job for the county and deserve a better life. In the video, Obi could be heard saying, “We want to bring you out ok something that is better when we will be talking about…

Manchester City on Monday, confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager. Maresca, who replaces Pep Guardiola, has signed a three-year contract. City, however, will have pay Chelsea more than £17m in compensation. Maresca previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s treble-winning season in 2023. The 46-year-old also led the club’s Elite Development Squad to the Premier League 2 title in 2020/21. Speaking in an interview with the club after his appointment, Maresca said: “City is an incredibly well-run football club. Everything they do is innovative, planned and purposeful. For a manager, that is a dream situation. It provides the consistency…