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United States President Donald Trump has said he made no mistake for a video briefly shared on his official Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Speaking late Friday to reporters accompanying him aboard Air Force One, Trump insisted he made no mistake by sharing the video and does not need to apologise. “I didn’t make a mistake,” he said. Trump explained that he did not watch the entire clip before it was posted. “I didn’t see the whole thing. I looked at the first part, and it was really…

In this interview, Nigerian singer Ayoleyi Solomon, popularly known as Reekado Banks, tells ABIODUN ADEWALE how he was inspired to become a footballer as a child, his love for Arsenal, and how he eventually fell in love with boxing. You were on the pitch with celebrities and football stars at the Asisat Oshoala All-Star game last December. What was that kind of leisure like? It was very hectic, but it was fun. Before then, when was the last time you were involved in something that hectic? Before then, it had been three months, so I was just getting back into…

A strategy and project management firm, Amanar Group, has said says it is strengthening its role in advancing African creativity on the global stage through strategic initiatives spanning music, live events, creator partnerships, fashion and cultural programming. The culture-led organisation, led by entrepreneur and music executive, Abdul Quam Tadese, popularly known as AQT, stated that it is focused on structuring and amplifying African creative ideas for international markets while retaining their cultural identity. A statement sent to Saturday Beats stated that the company’s growing European footprint was reinforced in 2023 through a strategic partnership with the Afrobeats Festival in Berlin.…

Google search volume for the term “Bitcoin” surged over the past week as the asset’s price briefly fell to the $60,000 level for the first time since October 2024.Google Trends provisional data shows worldwide searches for “Bitcoin” reached a score of 100 for the week starting Feb. 1, the highest level in the past 12 months. The previous peak was a score of 95 in the week of Nov. 16–23, when Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the psychological $100,000 level for the first time in nearly six months. Google search interest for the term “Bitcoin” surged since Feb. 1. Source: Google TrendsGoogle…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Margot Robbie has always been a rich mom style icon, but her 2026 outfits are next-level chic. Her latest getup confirmed that a simple knit shirt style can instantly elevate any aesthetic, and we found the look on sale for just $8 on Amazon (yes, seriously)! Like Robbie’s choice, this blouse is preppy, trendy and oh-so polished. During the Wuthering Heights press tour, Robbie wore her oversized top with brown pants and heeled mules for a casual yet put-together outfit.…

The North East Development Commission, NEDC, has expressed deep sympathy to the Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ, Bauchi State Chapter, and the Bauchi State Government over a tragic road accident that occurred on the Bauchi–Alkaleri road on Friday, February 6, 2026. The accident, as gathered by DAILY POST, involved journalists who were accompanying an NEDC delegation during the commissioning and handover of completed projects across Bauchi State. In a statement signed by the commission’s Head of Corporate Services, Abba Musa, the governing board, management, and staff of the Commission described the incident as heartbreaking and extended their condolences to the affected…

Former Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Dr Mustapha Lecky, says Nigeria is not technically ready for real-time electronic transmission of election results. Lecky said this on Friday when he featured in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. His remark comes amid the ongoing debate on the rejection of e-transmission of election results by the Senate. DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday reportedly turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, sub-section 3 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill that sought to make electronic transmission of election results compulsory. Reacting, Dr Lecky said, “It doesn’t…

Police officers accused of assaulting popular actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, widely known as Ijoba Lande, have been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command for investigation. The development was confirmed in a post shared on X on Friday, February 6, 2026, by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, following public attention surrounding the alleged incident. According to the police spokesperson, the officers linked to the incident have been identified and are currently undergoing internal investigation. Adebisi disclosed that statements are being obtained from all parties involved, including the affected officers, the actor, and…

Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has predicted all the English Premier League matches taking place this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. Later on Saturday evening, Arsenal will tackle Sunderland at Emirates Stadium, while Chelsea will face Wolves in an away Premier League tie. Liverpool will host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday evening, and Brighton will clash with Crystal Palace. Stating his predictions, Sutton told BBC Sport: Wolves 1-2 ChelseaFulham 1-0 EvertonBurnley 1-1 West Ham UnitedManchester United 2-1 Tottenham HotspurLeeds United 2-1 Nottingham ForestArsenal 2-0 SunderlandBournemouth 2-1 Aston VillaNewcastle United 3-1 BrentfordBrighton…

The Pentagon is to cut all academic ties with Harvard University, ending military education, fellowships and certificate programmes, it said in a statement on Friday. The move is the latest in the Trump administration’s battle with Harvard over claims that the Ivy League institution promotes “woke” ideology. “For too long, this department has sent our best and brightest officers to Harvard, hoping the university would better understand and appreciate our warrior class,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in the statement. “Instead, too many of our officers came back looking too much like Harvard — heads full of globalist and radical…