Media Rights Agenda, MRA, a civil society organisation in Nigeria, has identified and condemned some laws enacted during the colonial and military era with little or no modifications that are still used in the democratic dispensation to intimidate and repress journalists and the media in Nigeria. In a communiqué issued at the end of a two-day media workshop on “Laws Affecting the Media and Safety of Journalists in Nigeria” held in Enugu over the weekend, MRA identified such laws as the Official Secrets Act of 1962; the Nigeria Press Council Act of 1992, as amended; and the National Broadcasting Commission…
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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his displeasure with the new Champions League format as his team begins title defence this week. The Italian pointed out that the number of matches has significantly increased, adding that the Los Blancos will have to play two more games. Ancelotti’s side will face VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League on Tuesday at home. DAILY POST recalls that UEFA has made changes to the Champions League, Europa League, and the Europa Conference League this season. The teams in the competitions will now play eight matches in the league stage, two more than before…
A veteran Nigerian actor Emmanuel France is dead. Popular filmmaker Femi Ogedengbe confirmed his passage via his Instagram page on Monday. Expressing sadness over his demise, Ogedengbe, recalled their fond memories together. He wrote: “Rest in peace to one of Nollywood’s legends, Uncle Emmanuel France. One of the actors I took to Tanzania in 2006. We shot three movies together: She Is My Sister, The Director and Cross My Sin R.I.P.” The cause of his death remains undisclosed as of the time of this report. DAILY POST reports that France’s demise came just a few hours after the death of…
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has identified the one advantage Arsenal have over Manchester City in the Premier League title race this season. He opined that Arsenal’s defensive acumen gives them the edge in the Premier League title race. The Gunners missed out on the Premier League title to Man City last season. Speaking after Arsenal’s Premier League London derby 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Shearer said on the Rest Is Football podcast: “I think once Arsenal go 1-0 up against you, they are tough to get back, because they have got the best back four in the…
Amid the war of words on the pricing template for petrol, former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani said most Nigerians had thought that Dangote Refinery and Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, were biblical “Cain and Abel.” Sani said it’s now clear to Nigerians that both are Cain. “Most people thought that Dangote and NNPC are like Cain and Abel. Now they found out that they are Cain Junior and Cain Senior,” he posted on X. DAILY POST reported that the NNPC on Monday released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations…
The House of Representatives Committee on the Navy has announced that it will investigate the detention of naval personnel, Abbas Haruna, who has been held for six years. Mr Haruna was allegedly detained at the behest of Brigadier General M.S. Adamu. Yusuf Gagdi, the Chairman of the Committee, made this announcement on Monday in a statement shared on his official handle. In the statement, Mr Gagdi, a lawmaker from Plateau State, said his committee would ensure that those involved in the matter are held accountable for their actions. It will be recalled that Mr Haruna’s wife, during an appearance on…
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has lamented after meeting with the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Portable met with Obi at Edo State over the weekend. Obi was in Benin to support the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata, while Portable was in the state for a show. In a trending video on social media, Portable was seen bowing as he greeted Obi beside his car. However, expressing his disappointment in a separate video, the singer complained that Obi did not offer him any money. While comparing Obi to President Bola Tinubu, he told his crew: “Obi…
The All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo State on Monday announced Mr Moshood Olayide-Abas as its Acting Chairman to fill the vacuum created by the late Isaac Omodewu’s demise. Olayide-Abas, until his announcement as the acting chairman, was the Deputy State Chairman of the party. The new acting chairman and late Omodewu, alongside other members of the APC State Executive Committee, SEC, were elected during the party’s last state congress held in October 2021. Oyo State APC, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the announcement of Abas as the acting chairman followed his ratification by…
Leicester City manager, Steve Cooper lavished praises on Wilfred Ndidi following the midfielder’s impressive display against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Foxes were held to a 2-2 draw by the London club at the Selhurst Park. Ndidi provided two assists for Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi. Jean Mateta scored twice to help Crystal Palace earn a point from the game. Leicester City are, however, still searching for their first win of the season. Cooper said Ndidi proved doubters wrong by playing well in the advanced position. “He did quite a lot of that last season from the analysis I did,”…
The Imo State Police Command has killed three unknown gunmen who attempted to attack the Njaba Police divisional headquarters but were repelled by the swift response of the force. The Police recovered one general-purpose machine gun, one AK-47 rifle and others. A press release from the public relations officer of the command, ASP Henry Okoye informed that the force had on September 15 repelled an attack on the Njaba Divisional Headquarters by hoodlums suspected to be affiliated with the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and its armed militia, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The press statement revealed that the attackers…