Author: Daily Post Nigeria

Football fans, this week, got a glimpse of the Super Falcons’ shoddy preparations for this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON.

The captain of the team, Rasheedat Ajibade, was forced to lash out at the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

Ajibade wrote on social media: “We are not just preparing for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, we are also fighting for World Cup qualification.

“Our performance at WAFCON will determine whether we qualify for the World Cup, so why are we not preparing with the seriousness and intensity this demands? This is not something to take lightly, for God’s sake!

“I can’t cry. What is all this and for how long?”

Although this is not a surprise, it is both shocking and frustrating that these kinds of issues persist in Nigerian football.

The team has barely utilized any of the FIFA windows to play friendlies, as it appears that the football house is uninterested in ensuring the Falcons have another successful outing.

“Ajibade’s outburst is another page in the shameful book the NFF is writing,” Victor Oluwafemi, the Senior Social Media Manager at Sporty TV tells DAILY POST.

“She is untouchable, so I don’t expect repercussions.

“If it were athletics/track field, I am sure a large percentage of them would have switched allegiances.

“Hopefully her cries would generate some empathy from the federation.

“I vividly remember when the team teamed up with FIFPRO through a videotape in calling out the federation for unpaid salaries.”

The rescheduled WAFCON will serve as the official qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The Super Eagles have already missed out on this summer’s World Cup in North America. If the NFF does not sort out itself, the Falcons could lose out on a chance to make a record 10th tournament appearance.

“It is regrettably sad that the most successful national team in Nigeria are always on the receiving side of NFF’s incompetence and nonchalant attitude,” Oluwafemi said.

“For a team who don’t have proper training kits, I am not surprised that the NFF has neglected them.

“It’s a shame and a national disgrace. People should be losing their jobs for such.

“The women have thick skins and this might just motivate them to win the title (maybe get another $100k for the efforts).”

Last year in Morocco, Nigeria beat the hosts in the final to claim a record 10th women’s title.

But on the sheer evidence from that tournament, most teams in Africa are catching up quickly on the Falcons.

One wonders if they will be able to defend their trophy this time around.

“For all of the growth and impressive display from the women teams in Africa, Nigeria remains the best and favourite to successfully defend their title,” Oluwafemi said.

“Also, winning ten titles certainly puts the team on a pedestal that others can only dream to achieve.

“And we have done this under poor administrative and welfare conditions.

“I think we have the quality to go all the way again and maybe South Africa is the only strong contender who might wrestle us for the title.”

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By Ayo Onikoyi
The fallout from the recent nightclub altercation between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez has taken a new twist, with growing speculation that the incident could spark fresh tensions between Burna Boy and fellow Afrobeats heavyweight Wizkid.
What initially appeared to be a dispute over music selection at a Lagos nightlife spot has now evolved into a broader conversation about rivalry and alliances within Nigeria’s music industry. At the centre of the controversy is DJ Tunez’s close professional relationship with Wizkid, a factor that has fueled suggestions that the clash may not remain an isolated incident.
According to multiple accounts, the altercation was triggered by the repeated playing of Wizkid’s song during the event—reportedly against the wishes of Burna Boy and his entourage. The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, with both camps offering conflicting narratives about what transpired.
While DJ Tunez alleged he was attacked during the incident, Burna Boy has pushed back strongly, insisting the situation involved only a one-on-one confrontation. The Grammy-winning artiste also stirred further reactions after posting a video of himself dancing to the same Wizkid track linked to the dispute—an action many interpreted as layered with meaning.
Though Wizkid has remained publicly silent, industry watchers believe his eventual response—if any—could shape the direction of the unfolding narrative. DJ Tunez is widely regarded as one of Wizkid’s closest collaborators and official DJ, making the situation particularly sensitive.
The possibility of a Burna Boy–Wizkid face-off, whether direct or indirect, has reignited long-standing conversations about competition at the top of Afrobeats. Both artistes have enjoyed global success and have often been compared by fans, despite periods of mutual respect and occasional public camaraderie.
For now, there is no confirmed indication of an impending confrontation between the two stars. However, the incident has amplified underlying tensions often associated with an industry where personal relationships, loyalty, and brand dominance frequently intersect.
The Nigerian DJ Association has already stepped into the situation, announcing a temporary ban on Burna Boy’s music pending investigation—an intervention that further raises the stakes and widens the scope of the controversy.
Observers say the coming days will be critical. Whether the situation de-escalates through silence and diplomacy or spirals into a more pronounced rivalry may depend on how both camps choose to respond.
For fans, the hope remains that the incident will not lead to a deeper divide between two of Afrobeats’ most influential figures, whose individual successes have significantly shaped the genre’s global rise.

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BENIN CITY – THE Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amidst it’s internal crisis elected a new state executive to be less by the newly elected chairman, Tony Alike.

The announcement of the new executive was made by the National Collation Chairman from the National Secretariat of the party, Sem Andrew Uchendu.

This despite an announcement on Friday by a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC), Sen. Rowland Owie that Dr. Nosa Ehima had been elected as the new state chairman pf the party.

Yet the current state chairman of the party, Kennedy Odion who tenure it was gathered would expire on May 19 said he was not aware of any Congress by the party in the state.

Shortly before announcing the results, Sen Uchemdu said he had been in the state for the past three days to supervise the exercise for the unit, ward, local government and state levels and that the “well structured leadership of the party in the state” les by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun had agreed for consensus option for the leaders to emerge.

He announced Alile and 23 others as the elected members of the state leadership of the ADC.

Addressing journalists, Alile said he would be embarking on visitation to leaders of the party to bring everybody together which he started from Odigie-Oyegun’s house.

He said “We will leave here and return to our private meeting. We will be coming out with policy statement in the next few days. But one thing is sure which is paramount in the mind of every Nigeria. The question is, are we happy the way we are today? That is the question and that is where we are coming up with answers. We are going to mobilize Nigerians to say enough is enough, that this country belongs to everybody. It is not a private estate of an individual or group of friends.

“When the nation says we are tired of a bad government, the alternative is the opposition. So we will be unveiling how we intend to actualize that in the next few days, weeks preparatory to the general election which starts in January.”

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… We don’t engage in unjust fights – Nnamani

… Mbah the undisputed best hands for Enugu – Jim Nwobodo

… Nobody can diminish what we’ve done in less than 3 years – Mbah fires back at opposition

The people of Awkunanaw clan, cutting across several communities in Enugu South and Nkanu West Local Government Areas of Enugu State, have endorsed the governor of the state, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office come 2027.

The people, who trooped out en masse at the Civic Centre, Akpasha, for a mega rally in support of Mbah on Saturday, also presented him with an Ofo (symbol of authority and justice) saying he had set a record in less than three years that would be difficult for anyone to break in eight years.

They advised any son or daughter of the Awkunanaw clan – Akegbe Ugwu, Obuofia, Amechi, Amodu, Obeagu, Umueze, Akwuke, and Ugwuaji –
interested in the state’s governorship seat to perish the thought until the office rotates to Enugu East Senatorial Zone again.

Akegbe Ugwu, Obuofia, Amechi, Amodu, Obeagu, Umueze, Akwuke, and Ugwu
Articulating the stand of the mammoth crowd, elder statesman and former President of the Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani, noted that Mbah had become a poster boy for subnational governance in Nigeria.
“We want to make it clear that the people of Awkunanaw are solidly behind Peter Mbah to complete his second term. His good works in Enugu are earning him public acclaim throughout the country.

“The high point of our coming here today is that we want to bequeath him with an Ofo, and it is rarely given. So, nobody in Nkanu land should use Governor Mbah’s remaining four years to play with us.

“Again, if anyone feels he has an issue with him, we are going to settle it indoors as brothers. But the truth remains that we are not going to joke with his second term.

“Besides, Awkunanaw does not go to fight and come back defeated. No! We go into a just fight we will win and be proud that we fought. He has, in barely three years, done what other governors could not do in eight years. That is why we trooped out here en masse to show him explicit support. We are standing tall with him without hiding, and we are ready to defend him everywhere,” Nnamani declared.

Reinforcing Nnamani’s remarks, former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, said, as a forthright people, Awkunanaw clan, having presented the Ofo staff to Governor Mbah, could not renege on their support for him.

Nwobodo, who was represented by the Enugu State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, declared that Mbah remained the best hands for the state come 2027.

“The point is that we have given the Ofo to him, and it is not something you give to two individuals at the same time because our ancestors are also involved, and it is tantamount to endorsing two persons for the same office. So, Mbah is our governorship candidate come 2027,” he declared.

Secretary to Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, reiterated that Mbah had set Enugu as a benchmark for good governance, commending his revolutionary transportation strides across all sectors.

Invoking their ancestors, the traditional rulers of the entire Awkunanaw clan in a process led by HRH Igwe Obi Igwesi, jointly presented an ofo to Mbah, declaring that any Awkunanaw son or daughter, who goes against Mbah’s reelection would be inviting the wrath of their forefathers.

Speaking, Governor Mbah fired back at the opposition, saying no one could diminish or distort the achievements recorded by his administration in less than three years.

“Three years ago, there were no Smart Schools and Type-2 Hospitals in all our political wards; the International Conference Centre, Hotel Presidential, Nigergas, the Enugu United Palm Products Limited, and several other prized assets were still skeletal shells and moribund.

“Three years ago, there was no Enugu Air; no state-of-the-art transport terminals; no CNG buses; and our dear capital city was not the conferencing hub that it has become today,” he stated.

He warned the people of Awkunanaw and Nkanuland against selfish politicians sowing seeds of discord in desperate bids for power to feather their nests.

“We must come together to resist forces of falsehood and division.

“How can you claim to love Nkanu people and yet act in ways that hurt their interests? That tells you one thing: they are driven by selfish interests.

“Besides, could they have recorded even a tiny fraction of what we have achieved so far?” he queried.

Meanwhile, other Awkunanaw leaders at the event include Hon. U.S.A Igwesi, Amb. Gordi Agbo. Hon. Offor Chukwuegbo, Hon. Chimaobi Atu, Hon. Iloabuchi Aniagu, Chief Nwabueze Nnamani, Hon. John Egbo, Dr. Amaka Ngene, Hon. Nwabueze Ugwu, Igwe Dr. Greg Ugwu and other traditional rulers from within and outside the Awkunanaw clan.

Also present were Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam, Hon. Ken Nyamah, Hon. Sam Ngene, Hon. Caleb Ani, among a host of those who spoke to endorse the governor.

Other dignitaries present include Dr. Ben Nwoye, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike,
Senator Kelvin Chukwu, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, Hon. Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu, Barr. Victor Udeh, Hon. Eugene Odoh, Prince Lawrence Ezeh, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh, host Council Chairman – Hon. John Ogbodo – and many other Council Chairmen, among a host of others.

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