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World-famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become the fastest to ever reach 30 million subscribers on YouTube. DAILY POST reports that Ronaldo’s YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, launched on Wednesday, August 21, became the fastest-growing channel in its history, with over one million subscribers in 90 minutes. He currently has 30.1 million subscribers after its launch date. The trending milestone leaves many industry experts and fans alike in awe. Ronaldo’s online presence continues to dominate, with a staggering 112.6 million followers on X, 107 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram. Ronaldo breaks record, hits 30 million YouTube subscribers in 48hrs

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is facing multiple court cases from staff who were recently relieved of their jobs under the reorganisation of the apex bank by the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. Over 100 suits have so far been filed by personnel recently sacked by the bank to challenge what they termed an unjust termination of their service. They are also seeking payment of all their entitlements. DAILY POST recalls that the Central Bank of Nigeria laid off over 200 staff on May 24, 2024, through a letter titled “Re-Organisation.” The lead counsel to some of the…

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has alleged that a colleague he shared the idea of what was supposed to be his next album with, stole the idea to make his own album. He stated that he shared the idea with the unnamed colleague because they wanted to collaborate but the artist went to release an album with the same idea he shared with him. Speaking on the Zach Sang Show, Omah Lay said the incident made him re-record his album. “My song ‘Holy Ghost’ is a new sound. I was going to make the whole album with the new sound but…

There are indications that the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced a production test-run of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) before it is released in September. This is according to a recent report by Reuters. The publication stated that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is undergoing test runs for petrol production, with full operation expected to commence by mid-September. Citing a note by IIR Energy, an oil industry monitor, the publication said the commencement date could be extended further. According to the report, IIR said in a note to clients that “it is possible that there could be further…

Chuba Akpom made history as the fourth Ajax player to score three or more goals in an European game after netting a hat-trick in the 4-1 demolition of Polish club, Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday night. The Nigerian-born striker joined Mohammed Kudus in 2023 (3), Sébastien Haller in 2021 (4) and Luis Suárez in 2009 on the list. Akpom opened the scoring for Ajax in the ninth minute following a brilliant solo run. The former Middlesbrough star scored his second of the game a minute after the hour mark pouncing on a loose ball from inside the box. He completed his…

Minister of State for Defence. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned the brutal killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa. DAILY POST recalls that the District head was killed by bandits, leaving his son who was released after payment of N60 million ransom A statement on Friday by his Director, Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, said the minister described the killing as ‘heinous and unacceptable,” adding that it was “a senseless and brutal act that will not be tolerated,” According to him, “We will do everything in…

The Presidential Contact and Mobilization Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has declared the party in Gombe State free of any internal crisis or factionalization. This declaration follows a successful meeting with all party stakeholders in the state. The Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Nuhu Bello, was represented by Ghali Sule, the Director General of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumable Supply Agency. Sule announced that after an extensive dialogue, all conflicting issues within the party were resolved, leading to unity among members. He stated that despite the NNPP’s struggles in the 2023 general elections and a…

Wine consumption in Nigeria declined by 9 percent to 31.5 million liters in 2023 from 34.7 million in 2022 amid inflation. This is according to a recent report by Euromonitor International. The data shows that the decline in the consumption of wine is not unconnected to the country’s inflation which stood at 33.40 percent in July 2024. “Red wine is the largest product in alcoholic wine, with sales impacted by rising prices and inflationary conditions. “Wine is a relatively niche category in Nigeria that is growing from a low base, due to the growing desire for novel types of alcoholic…

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has revealed the major problem with the club’s £89m signing, Mykhailo Mudryk. Mudryk has largely struggled since joining Chelsea in 2023. Speaking about the Ukrainian international following Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League play-off 2-0 win over Servette on Thursday, Maresca said the winger’s major problem is ‘choice’. He said the 23-year-old often makes ‘mistakes’ in the final third, adding that he is going to try and help improve the player this season. “I think this is Misha, this is Mudryk, in terms of not only tonight, but in terms of since he joined the club,” Maresca said.…

A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School 3 student from the Federal Government Science and Technical College (FGSTC), Doma, Nasarawa State, has been declared missing. The student, identified as Miss Mercy Dauda, was last seen after attending a Young Catholic Students (YCS) convention at Madonna Girls College in Tudun Kauri, Lafia LGA. She disappeared shortly after being accompanied by a classmate to board a tricycle at the Tudun Kauri junction around 2 p.m. on Thursday. Her intended destination was Sabon Pegi in Lafia. Mercy’s father, Mr. Philip Dauda, expressed deep concern, stating, “We are shocked because Mercy is never known for staying…