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Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to Super Eagles’ 2-0 win against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-final tie on Saturday. DAILY POST reports that goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams ensured Nigeria defeated the Desert Foxes. Reacting, some Nigerians wondered how come the Super Eagles failed to qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their brilliant display against Algeria. Others hailed Eric Chelle’s men for putting in a magnificent performance against the North Africans. Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X: @WhispersAfrica5, “Massive respect to the Super Eagles!  All those early morning sessions, tactical drills,…

Myanmar’s junta opened polls on Sunday in the second phase of elections, continuing a vote democracy watchdogs say is letting the military prolong its rule in a civilian guise. The armed forces have ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history, before a decade-long democratic thaw saw civilians take the reins in a burst of reform. But the military snatched back power in a 2021 coup, voiding the results of the previous election, detaining democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi and plunging Myanmar into civil war. Polls opened at 6:00 am Sunday (2330 GMT Saturday) in Suu Kyi’s former constituency…

The Federal Government has proposed spending a total of N33,906,953,400 on the rehabilitation and upgrade of airports, runways, aprons, terminals, perimeter fencing, and safety-critical systems across the country in the 2026 fiscal year. The budget document shows that the funds will be deployed to repair cracked runways, expand aprons, fence airports, upgrade instrument landing systems, improve power supply, and modernise ageing terminal facilities at both local and international airports. A major component of the allocation is the sealing of cracks on runways, aprons, and taxiways at major airports in Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt, estimated at N800m, while another N800m…

Nigerian striker Tenton Yenne has described his move to the Russian Premier League as a defining new chapter in his career, declaring his readiness to meet higher demands after completing a switch to Baltika Kaliningrad from Armenian champions Ararat-Armenia. After three productive seasons in Armenia, Yenne arrived in Russia with a reputation as one of the most consistent forwards in the region. His time at Ararat-Armenia yielded 43 goals and 17 assists in 94 appearances, performances that earned him the 2023/24 Armenian Premier League Player of the Season award, as well as an Armenian Cup title in the 2021/22 campaign.…

Ethereum’s declining social media sentiment is mirroring levels similar to those seen before its 2025 price rally, which eventually pushed the asset back to its 2021 all-time highs, according to a crypto sentiment analyst.“Ethereum is actually way down, this would argue against us falling too much further,” Santiment analyst Brian Quinlivan said in a video published to YouTube on Saturday.“This is kind of reminiscent of what we saw before Ethereum went on its major run last year,” Quinlivan said. On August 23, Ether (ETH) surged back to its 2021 all-time high of $4,878, marking a gain of almost 70% over…

Jonah Hill, Emma Stone and more Superbad stars have continued to enjoy thriving careers since the comedy film’s 2007 premiere. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. The coming-of-age movie, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, was based on the duo’s experience growing up in Vancouver, Canada. The onscreen besties — played by Hill and Michael Cera — embarked on a series of hilarious escapades that involved partying, romance and more teen tropes. “I thought that when we showed Superbad to audiences, we would start an ongoing debate about how dirty [the movie] should be,” producer Judd Apatow told Entertainment…

The Bauchi State Government paid millions of dollars, off the banking system and via unofficial channels, to finance what it called the state’s “security commitment” between late 2023 and July 2024, a PREMIUM TIMES review of government records, official accounts and court documents shows. A substantial portion of the payouts was disbursed in cash through intermediaries to a wide range of beneficiaries, including individuals and corporate entities. Processed through unofficial channels and outside banking systems, the cash was handed out by intermediaries acting on behalf of government officials at unconventional locations, including a restaurant, a supermarket, and a private residence…

Enyimba has received a timely boost with the return of striker Ifeanyi Ihemekwele ahead of the resumption of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, second stanza. Ihemekwele recently returned from an injury layoff. DAILY POST recalls that Ihemekwele picked up the injury in the People’s Elephant Abia State President Federation Cup final against Ahudiyannem FC last season. The forward rejoined his teammates in preparation for the resumption for the second stanza of the NPFL season. Ihemekwele netted four goals in 25 appearances for Enyimba last term. Meanwhile the duo of Ekene Awazie and Uwana Asuquo are also close to regaining…

In some of Lagos State’s busiest markets, food vendors display their wares just metres from overflowing waste bins, creating a disturbing blend of commerce and contamination. At Ojuwoye Market in Mushin and Oyingbo Market in Ebute Metta, traders sell tomatoes, dried fish, plantains and other perishables beside massive refuse collection points, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health. JANET OGUNDEPO reports At the roadside section of Ojuwoye Market in Mushin, the makeshift stalls present a chaotic blend of commerce. Amid the everyday marketplace bustle between foodstuff vendors and buyers, sits a large dark orange waste container, commonly known…

In this interview with SAMI TUNJI, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, explains how the company is evolving from a government digital infrastructure provider into a full-fledged digital solutions firm, in line with the Federal Government’s drive to fully digitise ministries. Can you share your experience since assuming leadership of this organisation, which provides critical services across the federation? How would you describe the journey so far? I would say it has been interesting. It has been both challenging and rewarding. Coming from academia, it has been quite different because the dynamics are different. I…