Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has revealed billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote’s longstanding relationship with his family. In a recent interview, Davido disclosed that Dangote had maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and had continued to offer him financial advice from childhood. The artiste stressed that Africa’s richest man drove his mother home from the hospital when she gave birth to him, emphasising that Dangote had remained consistent in advising him to save and manage his money whenever they met. “Anytime I see him, he still tells me, ‘David, save your money.’ He’s been saying that since I was a…
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Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has criticised Nollywood producers turning to YouTube as an alternative streaming platform. Speaking in a recent interview with former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, Afolayan argued that YouTube can never be on the same level as Netflix and Prime in terms of movie streaming. He, however, admitted that YouTube is a good starting point for beginners and producers who do not have the resources and leverage to put their films on streaming giants such as Netflix and Prime or even in cinemas. “Nollywood producers rushing to YouTube is not the way to go. YouTube can never give…
The APC governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Adeola a.k.a Yayi, has disclosed his plan to make the late veteran actor Ogogo special adviser on culture and tourism. Yayi, who is also the current senator representing Ogun West, made this disclosure during his meeting with Ogogo’s family at their Ilaro country home on Tuesday. Speaking in a now viral video on social media, he said, “I planned to make Ogogo my Special Adviser on Culture and Tourism. Not just as SA but as a full cabinet member if I won the election and become the governor of Ogun…
Cypriot club Omonia FC have announced the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola, DAILY POST reports. Akintola joined the Shamrock following the termination of his contract with Premier League club Hull City. The 30-year-old, who will wear jersey number eight, put pen to paper on a two-year contract. The pacy winger returns to Omonia for a second stint, having previously played for the club during the 2019/2020 season. Akintola made seven appearances and scored two goals during the campaign, which was not completed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He spent five years playing in the Turkish league, representing Adana Demirspor,…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday explained why he expressed his readiness to die for his vote in the 2027 election. Obi explained that he made the remark to encourage Nigerians who had expressed their determination to ensure that their votes count in 2027. Recall that Obi, while speaking in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, had said he was ready to die for his vote in 2027. However, in an interview with Arise Television, Obi said: “What I did in Port Harcourt was more of listening to the people. It wasn’t me talking; they were asking…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has alleged that he left the Labour Party because the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, forced him to do so. Obi made the allegation while speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. According to him, INEC had made it clear that his faction of the Labour Party would not be recognised if he remained in the party. “I left that party because INEC told us with confidence that as long as I remained there, they would not recognise our side of the party, which they did a week…
Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined the Falconets ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup clash against China, DAILY POST reports. Akekoromowei missed Nigeria’s opening fixture against Spain following Benfica’s refusal to release her in time for the competition. The 18-year-old trained with her teammates on Wednesday after arriving from Portugal. The striker is expected to lead Moses Aduku’s side’s attack against the Chinese. Nigeria will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening fixture. China, meanwhile, enjoyed a perfect start, thrashing tournament debutants New Caledonia 5-0. Tonight’s encounter is…
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says Nigerians will be able to contribute as little as N1,000 towards the party’s campaign activities. Dickson disclosed this plan on Wednesday in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. He described the NDC as the only political party in Nigeria that does not receive funding from the government treasury. “You cannot allow your democracy to be funded by moneybags and billionaires who are now trillionaires using government resources. You will continue to be oppressed. “So, we have got to help Nigerian poor people, oppressed people, break loose from the…
The Kano NDC governorship candidate has condemned the killing of a political commentator, Ibrahim Dan Shagamu, urging security agencies to find the culprit Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-ndc-gov-candidate-condemns-killing-of-political-commentator/
As campaigns for the 2027 elections begin, Musiliu Obanikoro has called on APC members to unite and put primary election divisions behind them for victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/obanikoro-urges-apc-members-to-unite-as-2027-campaigns-begin/
