United States-based singer Rihanna has blamed voter apathy for President Donald Trump’s second-term victory. DAILY POST recalls that Trump won his second term against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in 2024 after losing his initial re-election bid to Democratic nominee Joe Biden in 2020. During a recent in-depth conversation with journalist Charles M. Blow, Joy Reid, former MSNBC host, stated that Americans deserved the financial controversies surrounding Trump’s administration for voting for him to win a second term. Reacting to a viral clip of the interview on Instagram, Rihanna argued that those who didn’t vote at all are to be blamed…
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Elizabeth Olayemi, the widow of the late gospel musician, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, famously known as Toluwanisings, has urged him not to forget her and their children. Elizabeth stated this on Tuesday evening during the deceased’s tribute night and service of songs. The event, which was held on October 27, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, was attended by prominent artistes. Speaking at the event, Elizabeth who broke down in tears, urged Toluwanisings not to forget her and their children. While revealing that she will forever miss him, she said “Toluwanisings my dear husband, I will forever miss you. Please don’t forget…
Popular singer, Chidinma Ekile has revealed that before transitioning from secular music to the gospel genre, she “ran away” from Nigeria. Speaking at a recent Eezee Conceptz event, Chidinma explained that she travelled abroad and wanted to secure permanent residency because she didn’t want to return to Nigeria, but failed. She revealed that while she was abroad, the CEO of Eezee Conceptz was the only person calling her from Nigeria, so she decided to work with him upon her return. “I travelled. I ran away from Nigeria. I was processing my papers not to come back to Nigeria, but for…
Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has stated that travelling abroad and getting exposure made him realise how far behind Nigeria is in terms of development compared to other countries. The music star said Nigeria is “hectic”, adding that he doesn’t want to spend the rest of his life living in Nigeria. He, however, admitted that the Nigerian society motivates him to work harder. Speaking in a recent episode of The Zeze Millz Show, Blaqbonez said he wished Nigeria was better as a country. He said, “Nigeria is hectic, but it is still home. When you go to…
Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Ayo Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has made history as the first artiste in Africa to hit 12 billion Spotify streams. The announcement was made on Monday by WizStatz, a music statistics account on X. Tagging Wizkid’s handle, WizStatz wrote, “WIZKID (@wizkidayo) becomes the first African Artist to surpass 12 Billion Streams On Spotify Across All Credits.” The figures include every song credited to Wizkid as his solo releases, as well as collaborations and guest appearances on tracks by other artistes. DAILY POST reports that the 12 billion milestone came after the singer became the first African…
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has described Nigerian men in politics as “very cowardly” after Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared Nyesom Wike the common leader of political actors in the state. Yesufu reacted to a post on X, featuring Fubara telling those who called him their leader during the political crisis to stop doing so because they now had a common leader. “That is the typical behavior of Nigerian men in politics. They are quick to grovel, ass lickers and very cowardly!!” Yesufu wrote. She argued that women in politics were usually bolder and more willing to stand their…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has demanded an increase in the derivation allocation to oil-producing states in Nigeria from the current 13 per cent to 50 per cent of revenue distributed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC. Godknows Igali, PANDEF’s national chairman and a former Nigerian ambassador to Sweden, Denmark and Norway, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday following a meeting in Abuja. The prominent Niger Delta group also called for the abolition of the onshore-offshore dichotomy in revenue allocation. According to PANDEF, the 13 per cent derivation principle was enshrined in the 1999 Constitution following years…
Manchester United great, Paul Scholes has singled out captain Bruno Fernandes and defender Lisandro Martinez as the two current squad members he would sell. Scholes believes both players crossed a line with recent remarks about manager, Michael Carrick and the club’s hierarchy. Martinez had criticised United’s leadership following the club’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Fernandes, meanwhile, questioned Carrick’s tactics after United lost to Como in the Champions League. Asked on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast by host, Paddy McGuinness how many members of the current squad he would sell, Scholes said: “For what Bruno Fernandes…
Former presidential aide and Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, has criticised the Federal Government’s N70,000 transportation allowance for public sector workers, describing the initiative as discriminatory. According to him, it excludes employees in the private sector. Abati argued that rising transportation costs and high fuel prices affect Nigerians across the public and the private sectors, questioning why the government’s intervention was restricted to public servants. He also questioned the timing of the initiative, suggesting that it could be politically motivated. The media personality made the remarks on Wednesday while discussing the Federal Government’s plan to provide transportation…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Cross River State have been accused of assaulting a Radio Nigeria journalist, Prince Alobi. The incident occurred during an operation along Lemna Road, Calabar, on Monday. The agency said its personnel came under attack from a mob at the scene. Alobi, a broadcast journalist with Radio Nigeria’s Canaan City FM 99.5, said he was assaulted after stepping out of his nearby office to cover the incident at Parliamentary Extension, near Northwest Filling Station, at about 3pm. According to him, he heard gunshots and went to investigate after informing his station…
