A 70-year-old British citizen, Andrew Martin Wynne, and nine others were arraigned on Monday before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu between July 1 and August 4 of this year. The accused are said to have committed the treasonous offense during a week-long nationwide protest, during which they allegedly levied war against Nigeria. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), who brought the charges against them, alleged that the accused broke into the Abacha Army Barracks and openly called on the military to take over the constitutional government of President Tinubu.…
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Real Madrid manager, Carlos Ancelotti, has revealed what his team is lacking following their win against Real Betis in the LaLiga on Sunday night. Ancelotti watched as Real Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-0 at Santiago Bernabeu. Sumner signing Kylian Mbappe scored both goals in the second half. Asked what his team is lacking at the moment, Ancelotti said at his post-match press conference: “We need to be more consistent. We sometimes lose our position and we can’t afford to give the ball away unnecessarily. “The unit has always been and will always be the key to success, the last problem…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have appointed Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, as one of the assistants to Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen. Ilechukwu’s appointment was confirmed by the NFF on Monday. The young gaffer masterminded Rangers’ eighth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title last season. The former Heartland coach once worked as an assistant at the U-23 level. His Remo Stars’ counterpart, Daniel Ogunmodede will also work as an assistant to Eguavoen. Eguavoen will take charge of the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The Super Eagles will…
Amnesty International has berated the planned mass trial of scores of protesters arrested during the hunger and hardship protests across Nigeria. This was contained in a statement by the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, on Monday. The statement criticised the Nigerian government’s handling of the situation, labelling the trials a blatant attempt to punish dissent and stifle critical voices. DAILY POST recalls that the protests were held between August 1 to 10 2024. “Amnesty International condemns the sham trial of the protesters even before it began, and calls for an end to these endless bizarre attempts to…
Nigerian international musical celebrity, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has donated the sum of N105 million to Christ Embassy Church, Benin City, Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the Edo-born musician was in the state for the celebration of Edo@33 and performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the 6,000-capacity Edo Dome and a musical concert at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium at the invitation of the state government. Rema, who donated to the Edo Regional Headquarters of the church, located at Erediauwa Street off Ekenwa Road, said it was in appreciation of the church’s support for his family during a difficult…
Martin Onovo, Petroleum Engineer and presidential candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party, NCP, in the 2015 general elections, said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should seek more loans to end the ongoing Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Scarcity. Onovo disclosed this on Tuesday in a Channels Television interview while reacting to NNPCL’s admittance of financial strain due to fuel supply costs. Recall that on Sunday, the NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement admitted that the company is facing financial strain reason of the prolonged fuel scarcity. The admittance came weeks after the company…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Umudike, Abia State. This was disclosed in a post via the commission’s official X handle on Tuesday. According to the commission, the suspects were arrested at different locations within Umudike following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud. They recovered items such as 12 exotic cars, 15 different brands of laptops and 68 expensive smartphones. The commission revealed that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. EFCC nabs 48 suspected internet…
Rangers manager, Philippe Clement has tasked Cyriel Dessers to be more clinical in front of goal, DAILY POST reports. The Gers were thrashed 3-0 by rivals, Celtic in the Old Firm derby on Sunday. Dessers missed a glorious chance to give Rangers the lead early in the game. The visitors were left to rue the opportunity with Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic netting thrice afterwards. “We started the game really well, we had the best of the ball in the first ten minutes, got two really good opportunities, with Cyriel coming free in front of goal and with Rabbi’s free header there,”…
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, says the September 21 date for Local Government Elections in Enugu State remains unchanged. The Chairman of ENSIEC, Prof Christian Ngwu, made this known while briefing newsmen on Sunday in Enugu, saying that all arrangements had been concluded for hitch-free council polls into chairmanship and councillorship positions in the state. “Those thinking that the Sept. 21 date might be moved or rescheduled are not reasoning with the reality on the ground. “The commission is following its timetable and has the necessary financial support from the state government to ensure a resounding successful poll,”…
National Chairman, Action Democratic Party, Sani Yabagi, has called for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation as Minister of Petroleum, saying his position shields corruption in the oil and gas sector. In an interview with AIT on Sunday, Shagari explained that Tinubu being the Petroleum Minister would frustrate investigation into the oil sector. According to him, the president should resign as Minister of Petroleum to pave the way for proper investigation into the alleged fraud in the sector. He said, “It is not making him look good at all because it portrays him as somebody who is shielding the thieves and crooks…