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Music artiste, Ice Prince has addressed the criticisms over his controversial performance at the 2026 All Progressives Congress, APC, national convention. DAILY POST recalls that Ice Prince faced backlash for performing at the ruling party’s national convention amidst escalating insecurity and economic hardship in the country. His critics berated him for performing at partisan event instead of speaking up and demanding accountability from the current administration. Reacting to the backlash in a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, Ice Prince explained that he performed at the APC convention because of his relationship with the party’s National Chairman. “Who booked…
Former Chelsea midfielder, Andy Townsend, has advised new manager Xabi Alonso to replace goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in his starting XI when he arrives at Stamford Bridge. Townsend believes Sanchez will let Alonso down in big moments when next season starts. Alonso is taking charge of Chelsea in July after he was appointed as the club’s new manager on a four-year deal following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. “I think Chelsea needs a goalkeeper,” Townsend told BetVictor. “Robert Sanchez has produced one or two better performances recently, but I just feel he’s just one of those goalkeepers who will let you…
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has cautioned the political class against violent acts during the electioneering campaigns. Eno noted that no single life is worth shedding for anyone’s political ambitions He stated this in his third anniversary speech to the people of Akwa Ibom state on Friday “As the political season commences, I urge our people to play politics of ideas and not one of name-calling or character assassination. We have kept the peace in our State because no single life is worth shedding for anyone’s political ambition.” The governor urged the people to embrace sportsmanship in…
The proposed Initial Public Offering of the Dangote Refinery is not merely another corporate listing. It is emerging as a defining economic milestone capable of reshaping how mega projects are financed, how wealth creation is democratised, and how Nigeria’s capital market is deepened. The planned Dangote Refinery IPO signals more than a corporate expansion; it reflects a deliberate effort to redefine who participates in Africa’s wealth creation. At the heart of the offering is a powerful idea: ordinary Africans should not only consume the products of industry giants but also own a stake in the value they create. For decades,…
Former Super Eagles and Arsenal forward Nwankwo Kanu has thrown his weight behind Arsenal ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, insisting that the Gunners’ unbeaten European campaign and Premier League title triumph give them the belief needed to go all the way, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Arsenal head into the final at the Puskás Arena as English champions for the first time in 22 years, having gone through the entire Champions League campaign without a single defeat. The north London club are appearing in their first final in the competition in 20 years, having…
Sui Network is back online after a nearly six-hour outage on Thursday, which it attributed to a bug introduced by an update, marking the layer-1 blockchain’s second period of downtime in 2026.Sui posted to X on Thursday that activity on its mainnet had resumed after “a halt due to a crash bug in the gas charging logic introduced by the 1.72 release. A full incident review will be shared in the coming days.”Sui had earlier shared that the blockchain was “experiencing a network stall” and said that transactions could be paused until a fix is rolled out. The outage lasted 5…
Fans are anxiously awaiting season 5 of Sweet Magnolias — but some main cast members will be missing when the show finally does return. First things first, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who has played Maddie since season 1, gave Us insight into why there might be a delay on the arrival of the return to Serenity. “It is very exciting this season. We are all over the place. It’s taking us a little bit longer to complete a season because we’ve gotten the opportunity to travel,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in July 2025. “Actually, last night we were shooting at…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom chapter, on Thursday vowed to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as it conducted primaries to affirm its consensus candidates for the 2027 governorship, National Assembly and state House of Assembly elections. The exercise, held in Uyo, featured the affirmation of candidates for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly polls. Speaking at the event, the chairman of the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP caretaker committee in the state, Igwat-Osagyefo Umoren, described the primaries as a major step in the party’s democratic process…
Nigeria head into Saturday’s Unity Cup final against Jamaica with growing confidence after an impressive 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the semi-final, and head coach Eric Chelle now faces selection decisions ahead of another crucial test in London. The Super Eagles looked balanced and energetic in their opening game, with several new faces grabbing their opportunity. Chelle is expected to retain the core of that side, although a few tactical tweaks could be made against a more physical Jamaican team. In goal, Arthur Okonkwo appears favourite to keep his place after a composed display and clean sheet against Zimbabwe. The…
Today, as Dapo Abiodun turns 66, Ogun State joins family, friends, political associates, and admirers in celebrating a leader whose journey has been defined by resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of the Gateway State. For the Iperu-born prince, the road to leadership has not been without trials, betrayals, and moments of intense political turbulence. Yet, through every challenge, Governor Abiodun has remained steadfast, drawing strength from faith in God and an abiding belief in the promise of a greater Ogun State. Today therefore is not merely a birthday celebration; it is a moment of gratitude, reflection, and renewed…
