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Yeni Kuti, daughter of afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has said the late singer was not a good father. She, however, said the late musician was an icon and a role model. She stated this in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. Yeni said she never confronted her dad about not being a good father, but the late singer and his first son, Femi were always at loggerheads. She said, “He [Fela] was not quite a good father. No [I never told him that he isn’t a good father]. Maybe Femi, not me. Femi and Fela used to have…

As of Friday night, at least two countries have been eliminated from the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. The two teams eliminated from the World Cup are Guatemala and Fiji. Fiji crashed out of the ongoing 2023 World Cup after losing 9-0 against Ecuador in their final Group B stage fixture on Friday. Guatemala, on the other hand, lost 2-0 against Uzbekistan in their final Group A stage fixture. Both countries have zero points from three group stage matches. Meanwhile, at least two more countries will be eliminated from the group stage later today. Brazil will face…

Former Liverpool player, Mark Lawrenson has predicted this season’s Premier League final match-day 38 fixtures taking place across England on Sunday evening. Chelsea will host Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United will tackle Fulham at Old Trafford. Arsenal will face Wolves at Emirates Stadium, and Manchester City will clash with Brentford in an away Premier League tie. Providing his predictions, Lawrenson was quoted by Paddy Power as saying: Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton Everton 2-1 Bournemouth Leeds United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur Brentford 0-2 Manchester City Manchester United 2-1 Fulham Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle United Leicester City 1-1 West Ham United…

Nigerian singer, Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has finally addressed his female colleague, Asa’s outburst against him last year. DAILY POST recalls that Asa had in an interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio, referred to Kcee as an “idiot.” She said, “For Kcee, finishing ahead of me [in Star Quest] is like a Grammy award for him. He is such an idiot.” Reacting to her outburst in a recent interview with GoldMyne TV, Kcee said Asa’s love or hate, adds nothing to his pocket. He, however, said he is fan of Asa music, stressing that she…

Osun United have gained promotion back to the Nigeria National League (NNL). The Omoluabi defeated Shooting Stars Feeders 3-0 in one of the Nationwide League One playoffs game at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. Gabriel Godspower broke the deadlock in the first half to put Osun United in front. Sodiq Babatunde and Solomon Ilasanmi put the game beyond reach of the youthful Ibadan Warriors side after the break. Osun United were relegated to the Lower League after a disastrous campaign last term.

Shooting Stars and Remo Stars have been selected to participate in the Naija Super Eight tournaments. The Oluyole Warriors and Sky Blue were voted and unveiled to represent the South West zone in the playoff. Eight-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba and Nigeria National League side Heartland were picked from the South East. Bendel Insurance alongside NPFL title holders Rivers United were selected from the South South. For North Central, City FC and Lobi Stars will be the representatives, while Yobe Desert Stars and Gombe United made it from the North East. Kano Pillars and Katsina United are the…

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has said it would be “a risk” for the Premier League club to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Osimhen, who scored 23 goals for the Serie A club as they won the title this season, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford. But Ferdinand has reservations over the Super Eagles’ striker’s ability to perform in England’s top flight. “Osimhen is a different kettle of fish. He’s 24, he’s scored goals in France and now in Italy. Won the league (in Italy) and knows how to win leagues. “He’s been a No.9 at…

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag told Chelsea that their forward Hakim Ziyech must ‘play every week’. This was after a brief reunion between the two men at Old Trafford on Thursday night, the first time since their days at Ajax. Ziyech came off the bench but could not do enough to help Chelsea in the game that ended 4-1 in favour of United and confirmed their place in next season’s Champions League. Ten Hag approached the winger at full time, having managed the Moroccan during his time at Ajax, with the two sharing a few words and hugging as…

After 8 years in the saddle, President Muhammadu Buhari will exit the stage and hand over to Bola Tinubu on May 29. Supporters of the President describe him as the “greatest President,” while his critics have more unflattering words to describe him. In this report, DAILY POST reviews the most controversial moments under President Buhari in the past 8 years. Twitter ban For over six months, Nigerians depended on VPN to access Twitter following the controversial ban of the platform by President Buhari. Twitter had deleted a post by Buhari which many, particularly from the Southeast, deemed offensive. “Many of…

A four-man armed robbery gang on Friday struck the Oke-Sokori axis of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, carting away two Ghana-Must-Go bags reportedly filled with dollar notes. DAILY POST learnt that the suspects, who were armed with riffles, also covered their faces with masks during the operation that lasted for about three minutes. The suspects were said to have escaped the scene with the money stacked in the ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bags after ambushing the car of their victim, a Northern trader in a Toyota Venza, marked, ABC 565 GN. Eyewitness account has it that the robbery suspects. at about 3:45pm, accosted…