Controversial British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has given his verdict on Arsenal defender William Saliba’s red card against Bournemouth on Saturday. Saliba was sent off after a VAR check in Arsenal’s Premier League 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth. Referee Rob Jones initially showed the France international a yellow card after he brought down Evanilson. But Jones was asked to review the incident on the pitchside monitor by VAR and eventually upgraded it to a red card. Reacting, Morgan, a die-hard Arsenal fan, branded the referee’s decision as an absolute joke. “Another ridiculous red card against Arsenal. That was an absolute joke. #saliba,”…
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The Nigerian Army has declared that the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja is on leave. The development follows reports that the COAS is currently incapacitated due to ill health. Disclosing this development, the Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, said there is a laid down process that ensures no vacuum in the leadership structure. Nwachukwu said the Army Chief of Policy and Plans, Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, would act on behalf of the COAS during his absence. In a statement he signed, Nwachukwu said the COAS’ leave won’t affect the Army’s operations. According to Nwachukwu: “There have even…
Abia State Police Command has confirmed that its officers arrested the National Vice Chairman (South-East) of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Ceekay Igara. The Command said the arrest was based on a petition written against Igara by the acting state Chairman of the LP, Emmanuel Nwaeze Oti. In a statement by ASP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer, the Command said Igara was released the same day after writing his statement while investigation continues. Chinaka said that allegations in the petition include “obtaining by false pretence, impersonation and conducts likely to cause breach of peace”. Igara was arrested in…
Asema Achado, the member representing Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has called for the immediate enforcement of the Benue State anti-open grazing law to curb the persistent killings and violence in the state. In a statement issued by his media aide, Mendah Manasseh, Achado stressed the need for strong action against marauding herders, whose activities continue to devastate local farming communities. The anti-open grazing law, enacted by the previous administration under Governor Samuel Ortom, was designed to protect Benue farmers by restricting the movement of cattle and promoting ranching. However, Achado expressed concern that since…
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels’ billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, has cautioned her about wanting things harder in the bedroom. Screenshots posted on social media revealed a tender exchange between the couple, with Ned expressing concern for Regina’s well-being and safety The 60-year-old politician warned Regina during their personal conversation shared on social media by the actress. The screenshot shared by the actress to show how caring her husband is, generated criticism on the internet with many users suggesting she should quit the union. In response to the backlash, Regina bragged about the billionaire’s caring nature towards her, and questioned people’s outcry…
The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations in a single flight to date, according to a report by the UK Guardian. This deportation comes just 48 hours after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a controversial deal to deport migrants arriving on small boats to the Chagos Islands, relocating them to St Helena, a British territory more than 5,000 miles away in the Atlantic Ocean. The UK Home Office confirmed on Friday that the deportations are part of a “major surge” in immigration enforcement and returns. Since Starmer took office…
Twenty-two protesters arrested during the #EndSARS memorial at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos has been released after undergoing brutal treatment at the hands of the Nigerian police. The protesters had gathered on Sunday morning to mark the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests, which demanded an end to police brutality in Nigeria. Hassan Taiwo Soweto, the National Spokesman for the Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), confirmed the release of the protesters to journalists, revealing that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police personally visited Panti Police Station to facilitate their release. However, Soweto criticized the CP’s actions, stating, “We have just been…
The Federal Government has initiated the construction of a multi-purpose dam on the River Dura in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, aimed at managing the heavy water flow from the area to mitigate flooding risks. Robert Umezulike, Deputy Director of Hydrology at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, disclosed this on Saturday during an inspection of the Makurdi-Gboko-Katsina-Ala highway. The highway has been severely impacted by overflow from the River Dura, causing significant disruption. Umezulike noted that sediment buildup in the river had reduced its capacity to hold water, leading to frequent floods. “Over time, many…
Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician and youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has paid tribute to his late father. DAILY POST reports that the late legendary Afrobeat singer and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti died in 1997. However, reflecting on the enduring influence Fela has had on his life since his death, Seun Kuti revealed that every aspect of his music is a testament to the deceased’s influence. “Every year since you passed to the great beyond, your impact on our lives has continued to grow. “Every note, phrase, dance, song and album is to show my love for…
Former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Sunday said the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has no place in political discourse if he can’t control his harsh and toxic supporters. Ahmad wondered why Obi would explain his decision to congratulate former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon on his birthday. He noted that the former presidential candidate must believe in Nigeria’s oneness or forget about aspiring for any office in politics. Obi said he congratulated Gowon because he needed to show to the world that the ultimate heroism is forgiving the enemy and moving forward.…