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  • Amokachi, Amuneke, Nsien in contention for Super Eagles' assistant coaching job

    The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has shortlisted three coaches for the Super Eagles assistant coaching role. The coaches are Emmanuel Amuneke, Daniel Amokachi and Michael Nsien. The NFF confirmed Finidi George's appointment as Super Eagles head coach on Monday. Amuneke, who was one of the front runners for the head coach job, once worked as assistant to Samson Siasia and Augustine Eguavoen. Former forward Amokachi also once worked as an assistant in the national team. The...

  • ‘I’m better rapper than Olamide’ – Oladips

    Controversial Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, has claimed that he is a better rapper than Olamide. He revealed that Olamide inspired him but insisted that he is better than the YBNL boss. He disclosed this during an interactive session with fans on X platform on Monday. A fan asked, "Who is your idol?" to which Oladips replied, "Olamide! But I rap pass am." DAILY POST recalls that Oladips recently expressed disappointment over the disbelief of his "death and...

  • ‘Disrespectful’ – Mr Macaroni slams Wizkid for shading Don Jazzy

    Popular comedian and skit maker, Mr Macaroni has berated singer Wizkid for shading veteran producer and music executive, Don Jazzy. DAILY POST reports that Wizkid took a swipe at Don Jazzy while reacting to shade fired at him by Mavin signee, Ladipoe. Wizkid boasted that he is "never chatting to anyone signed to an influencer" when his attention was called to rapper Ladipoe's shade. He also retweeted some tweets suggesting that he was referring to Don Jazzy as a mere social media...

  • Wizkid shades Don Jazzy after his artist, Ladipoe mocked him

    Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has hit hard at music executive, Don Jazzy while reacting to shade fired at him by Mavin signee, Ladipoe. Ladipoe, a rapper signed to Don Jazzy's label, recently mocked Wizkid for his controversial "hip hop is dead" statement. "Nigerian rappers that survived ‘hip hop is dead’ watching Afrobeat artists go through their own," Ladipoe wrote via X. A fan called Wizkid's attention to the shade on Monday morning but...

  • I’m on same level as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido – Rema

    Famous Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, has insinuated that he is on the same level as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido are widely regarded as the biggest Nigerian/Afrobeats artists in the world and are jointly referred to as the "Big 3." Rema is now laying claims to the elite list. In a recent X post, the 'Calm Down' crooner asserted that he is now in that league when he wrote: "No more Big 3 there’s now a Big 4." His post elicited mixed reactions,...

  • EPL: He's top player - Mata names midfielder Man Utd should build team around

    Former Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata has said current captain Bruno Fernandes is a "great leader" and advised that the "culture of the club should be built around him." Fernandes has scored six goals and given one assist in his last four matches. But his role as club captain has been frequently questioned since he took over from Harry Maguire in July 2023. However, Mata told ESPN on Thursday that Fernandes' consistent performances and role-model status behind the scenes make him...

  • Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning

    Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday proposed an all-inclusive government in Ondo State as a solution to its post-primary election crisis. The terms of reconciliation initiated by the National Working Committee, NWC, included the reconstitution of the State Executive Council and appointment of local government caretaker committee to reflect diverse interests. 2. The Federal Government has ordered a comprehensive...

  • MTN Nigeria account returns to SO&U

    Following the announcement by MTN Group of the appointment of M&C Saatchi Africa as its marketing communications partner across all MTN Group Operating Companies, M&C Saatchi's Nigerian affiliate, SO&U Group, will be responsible for the business in Nigeria. SO&U worked with other in-market agencies across the continent led by M&C Saatchi Africa, anchoring the Nigerian content of the pitch. The appointment covers creative, media and digital services. According to Udeme Ufot, Group Managing...

  • Kidnappers hijack commercial bus, abduct RCCG pastor, 14 others in Oyo

    A pastor with Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, identified as Olugbenga Olawore, and other passengers of a 14-seater bus have been kidnapped in Oyo State. DAILY POST gathered on Saturday that the cleric and other passengers of the bus were abducted on Friday. Sources said that the bus was en route Lagos State. Olawore is currently a pastor at Heavens Gate Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 73, along Agbara-Lusada Road in Ogun State. A source told DAILY...

  • Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning

    Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigeria Immigration Service has placed former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello on watchlist. The NIS called for Bello‘s arrest at any point of exit or entry into the country by security agencies. 2. President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation’s children....