Author: Daily Post Nigeria

A customer shares the story of how her business flourished after joining PalmPay, a leading digital bank and fintech platform:

Running a shop in the heart of Sabon Gari Market in Kano is a beautiful but real hustle. Every single sale counts because that money directly feeds my family’s daily needs.

I started my business some years ago with the determination to make it a success, but I had a major problem: I couldn’t properly account for my purchases or track where my profits were going.

Some customers will prefer to make a transfer to pay for purchases, but I did not believe in all these fintechs. Hard work wasn’t enough; I did not realise this until I got on PalmPay.

Everything changed last year when PalmPay brought its Women Empowerment Program to the Sabon Gari Market in Kano. There were over a thousand women under the canopy that day.

It wasn’t just an event; it was the exact moment I discovered the smarter way to bank and make a good profit. The team taught us practical ways to improve our business; I learned how to manage cash flow and separate personal cash from shop revenue.

Then I opened a PalmPay account and set up a reliable POS terminal right at my shop. They gave us a free ATM card for smooth inventory purchases, and a large umbrella that still keeps my customers sheltered from the hot Kano sun.

Almost a year later, my business finances have improved because I receive real-time alerts and reconciliation of all business transactions. When customers make a transfer, I am sure that the money will enter my account fast because I get transfers in less than one minute.

This way, I can analyse all my purchases and profits to know where I’m making profits or losses, as the case may be. This makes me happy because there is peace of mind. In the busy Sabon Gari Market, having a reliable app with instant payment notifications is an absolute lifesaver.

I monitor every cash-in and cash-out in real-time. PalmPay didn’t just give me a bank account; they gave me tools to be empowered as a true, profitable businesswoman.

If you’re like me and looking for a way to take better control of your finances in this digital age, I can’t recommend PalmPay enough. It’s not just an app- it’s the smarter way to bank.

Ultimately, the true impact of financial inclusion is not just about a functional dashboard; it is about identity and empowerment.

How PalmPay transformed my business from survival to success in Sabon Gari market – Trader

Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a major shakeup of the administration.

The dissolution affects several other senior officials, according to a statement read by Oumar Samba Ba, Secretary General of the Presidency.

Ba said the President “ended the duties of Ousmane Sonko and those of the ministers and secretaries of state who are members of the government.”

No reason was given for the development but Faye and Sonko have been at loggerheads in recent months over governance, economic policy, and party control, among other issues.

The former political allies joined forces under the PASTEF (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity), a party which rose to power two years ago following a massive youth support.

Faye appointed Sonko as Prime Minister on April 2, 2024, the same day he was inaugurated as President. Both men were seen together this week when they hosted some students at Presidential Palace.

Faye affirmed his authority in a recent televised interview. “I am the President and Sonko is Prime Minister. If he no longer satisfies me, I will appoint another PM,” he declared.

Senegal President Faye sacks Prime Minister Sonko, ministers

Activist lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has said Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State’s withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election is not a positive development for Nigeria’s democracy.

Idam said Fubara’s withdrawal shows that tyranny and dictatorship  has enveloped democracy in Rivers State.

Following Fubara’s withdrawal from the primaries, Kingsley Chinda had emerged as the APC’s governorship candidate.

However, in a statement he signed, Idam said: “Fubara’s frustrated withdrawal from the APC primaries is not a positive democratic development; rather, it suggests that tyranny and dictatorship may be increasingly enveloping democracy in Rivers State.

“However, I am least concerned about Fubara and his fragile political ambition, as he must not assume entitlement to a second term as Governor of Rivers State, since public office is not a hereditary stool.

“At the same time, while no leader should cling to power indefinitely, no individual should be coerced or bullied into abandoning their constitutional right to contest elections for any position.

“Society must be cautious not to elevate individuals through uncritical or excessive loyalty, as such individuals often turn around to undermine the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms that enabled their rise.

“If society is to serve the interests of all, political hegemony must be resisted at all costs. Otherwise, we may soon find ourselves needing permission from certain personalities to live as free individuals.”

Rivers APC primaries: Fubara’s withdrawal shows tyranny, dictatorship in democracy – Idam

Former Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2027 general elections after winning the party’s primary election held in the state.
The results were announced on Saturday by the chairman of the APC Governorship and House of Assembly Primaries Committee for Bauchi State, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, John Bassey Abang.

Abang disclosed that the governorship primary was conducted on May 22 and featured seven aspirants.

According to the results announced, Abubakar polled 57,517 votes to defeat other contenders in the race.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, came second with 26,001 votes, while Bala Maijama’a Wunti secured 13,648 votes.

Nura Manu Soro garnered 13,638 votes, Kabir Baba Maaji polled 8,157 votes, Baba Abubakar Suleiman got 7,688 votes, while Yakubu Yakubu Abdullahi scored 7,181 votes.

Declaring the outcome of the exercise, Abang said Abubakar, having secured the highest number of valid votes cast, was duly returned as the winner of the APC governorship primary in Bauchi State.

He also announced the results of the party’s State House of Assembly primary elections conducted on May 21.

Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress has affirmed former senator, Halliru Dauda Jika, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Bauchi State.

The exercise took place during the party’s primary exercise held yesterday in Bauchi and monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Chairman of the ADC Electoral Committee, retired General Ishaya Bauka, said the committee was constituted to ensure a transparent and credible process for the emergence of candidates.

According to him, Jika emerged as the party’s sole governorship aspirant and was subsequently affirmed by delegates.
Bauka added that the party’s three senatorial candidates also emerged unopposed and were equally affirmed during the exercise.

In his acceptance speech, Jika thanked party leaders and supporters for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to lead the ADC to victory in the 2027 polls.

“By the grace of God, Bauchi State will become an ADC state in 2027,” he said.

The former lawmaker, who represented Bauchi Central Senatorial District from 2019 to 2023, said the ADC was entering the race with a united structure and committed supporters across the state.

The Bauchi State Chairman of the ADC, Shu’aibu Abdullahi Dankama, expressed confidence in the party’s chances in the forthcoming election, describing the party’s candidates as experienced and capable of challenging the ruling parties in the state.

He said stakeholders unanimously endorsed Jika’s candidacy to strengthen the party’s chances of winning the governorship election.

Among those affirmed by the ADC were Garba Dahiru Salanke for Bauchi South Senatorial District, Abdul Ahmed Ningi for Bauchi Central Senatorial District, and Nazif Gamawa for Bauchi North Senatorial District.

DAILY POST reports that Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar served as governor of Bauchi State between 2015 and 2019 on the APC platform before losing his re-election bid to Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2019.

Jika, on the other hand, contested the 2023 governorship election on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party before joining the ADC ahead of the 2027 polls.

Ex-Gov Abubakar, Halliru Jika emerge APC, ADC guber candidates in Bauchi

Argentinian midfielder, Valentin Barco, will join Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea has agreed on a deal to sign  Barco.

There is an agreement in place with Barco, as RC Strasbourg will let him go after an impressive improvement this year.

Barco had already said yes to the Chelsea move, and personal terms between both parties have been agreed ahead of a potential summer transfer.

The 21-year-old star joined BlueCo-owned Strasbourg on a permanent deal for a fee of £8.7 million last summer

However, it’s yet to be seen if Barco will get playing game-time under Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, next season.

Valentin Barco to join Chelsea

THE Diocesan Bishop of Remo, The Most Reverend Dr. Michael Olusina Fape, has urged Nigerian politicians not to see politics as a tool for personal gain, but as a means of service to the people. Fape, who is also the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, made the call in his presidential address to […]

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Owen Oseni has said he was in “disbelief” after earning his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports.

The Plymouth Argyle striker is in Nigeria’s squad for the Unity Cup invitational tournament.

Oseni will also link up with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi for the first time when the Super Eagles take on Poland and Portugal in friendlies in June.

The 23-year-old was born in the Republic of Ireland to a Nigerian father, and an Ivorian mother.

The forward is eligible to play for the three countries, and has now opted to represent Nigeria.

Oseni said getting the chance to play for the three-time African champions is a big deal for him.

“I know I had an alright season, but to get called up for a country where there’s more than 240 million people and probably 50% want to play for their country was quite a big deal for me so I was really buzzing,” Oseni told BBC Sport.

The former St Mirren star is expected to link up with the Super Eagles this weekend for the Unity Cup.

Super Eagles: Oseni delighted with surprise invitation 

…as group warns against continued perceived political neglect Immediate past Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, has been declared the winner of the gubernatorial primary election of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State. The declaration was made in the early hours of Saturday, May 23, 2026, by the Gubernatorial Primary […]

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Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, has formally presented the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the state, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

This was disclosed by the Spokesperson and Media Adviser to the Borno State Governor, Dauda Iliya, via his X handle.

During the visit, Governor Zulum commended President Tinubu’s commitment to peace, stability, and reconstruction efforts in the Northeast, noting that his leadership has strengthened the cohesion of the APC and improved governance in the region.

Gubio, who emerged unopposed as the APC governorship candidate during the party’s primary election, was accompanied to the meeting by a member of the House of Representatives, Engr. Bukar Talba.

The APC governorship primary, held in Maiduguri on Thursday, produced Gubio as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 Borno State governorship election.

The exercise was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Zulum, party leaders, delegates, and stakeholders across the state.

Party stakeholders described Gubio’s emergence as a consensus decision, reflecting unity within the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

2027: Zulum presents Borno APC governorship candidate to Tinubu

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration has recovered many lands, vehicles and other government assets allegedly converted to private use by officials who served during the previous administrations.

He also said that some persons, who were stopped from taking Abia State government funds, now resort to spiritual acts against him, by pouring of libations.

Governor Alex Otti disclosed this in Umuahia on Friday while addressing journalists during the May edition of his monthly media chat.

He said that the vehicles recovered from the former public servants were not auctioned, but have been returned into the State’s ministries and agencies for official use.

Governor Otti also said that some individuals in the State who depended on public funds and illegally acquired wealth have been identified and blocked from having access to Abia State’s property.

According to him, some of the former government officials dragged the Abia State government to court to challenge the recovery of the property from them.

“We have recovered a lot of stolen assets, especially lands from people who acquired them illegally.

“Some of them have approached the court and we have met them there,” he said.

Otti knocked those performing libations and other spiritual acts against him, saying that their anger was because their alleged access to Abia State government funds have been blocked.

“When you see some people complaining and pouring libations, you discover their mouths have been removed from the feeding bottle,” Governor Otti said.

Abia govt recovers lands, vehicles from ex-officials, others