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One of the accused persons standing trial in the alleged bid to violently topple the government of President Bola Tinubu, Zekeri Umoru, has admitted that he got involved in the coup plot in 2025 right inside the Presidential Villa. Umoru, the fourth accused person and an employee in the maintenance department at the Presidential Villa, working with Julius Berger Nigeria, said he was co-opted into the coup plot by one Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, attached to the Presidential Clinic. In a recorded video of his extra-judicial statement made in respect of the coup plot, Umoru narrated how his contact with individuals…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has called on members and supporters of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State to remain steadfast despite challenges facing the party. The message was contained in a post shared on his official Facebook handle, where he encouraged party faithful to stay united and focused, describing the current situation as a defining moment rather than a setback. Malami said the difficulties confronting the party should be seen as a test of resilience and a pathway to eventual success, noting that “the harder the challenge, the sweeter the…
A young man identified as Nura Ribadu has been killed following an attack by suspected political thugs at the premises of Kano Medical Centre, located along Race Course Road in Kano. According to early reports, the incident occurred shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the state’s new deputy governor, Murtala Garo, triggering panic and tension in the area. Sources told DAILY POST that the victim, believed to be a resident of Dandago Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area, died as a result of injuries sustained during the assault within the hospital premises. Conflicting accounts have since emerged over the circumstances…
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Warri Wolves N6 million for violent conduct during their clash against Plateau United in Ozoro. The NPFL also ordered the Seasiders to play their remaining home matches this season behind closed doors as part of the punishment. The NPFL said the club failed to provide adequate and effective security, allowing unauthorized persons access to restricted areas. Warri Wolves supporters also engaged in unsporting behaviour capable of bringing the game into disrepute and showed gross misconduct towards match officials, causing a 10-minute delay in the match. The NPFL directed Warri Wolves to apprehend…
The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, and the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Daniel Amos, have submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the All Progressives Congress primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The duo submitted their forms at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, signalling the formal commencement of their re-election bids under the party platform. Speaking after submitting his forms, Katung said his decision was driven by the need to consolidate ongoing efforts on peace and development in Southern Kaduna. Amos, who submitted alongside the senator, said the move reflects…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of three members of the same family in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Emmanuel Nnakezie and Clement Nnaekezie, killed the victims and buried their remains in a shallow grave as a result of a dispute over the ownership of a bitter kola tree and other inherited parcels of land. In a press statement released on Tuesday, the spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspects were arrested in Oba, Idemili South LGA and…
A former Minister of Power and governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday met with the state executive council of the All Progressives Congress, declaring his intention to contest the 2027 election and rejecting moves to impose a consensus candidate. Adelabu, who addressed party executives at the APC secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, said he remained confident of securing the party’s ticket and emerging victorious in the governorship poll. He said the visit was to formally notify the leadership of his ambition, reaffirming his loyalty to the party and commitment to the development of the state. His position comes…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the rising cost of aviation fuel, warning that domestic airlines are under severe financial pressure. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved on Tuesday during plenary by Paschal Agbodike, who represents Ihiala Federal Constituency of Anambra State. Agbodike said Aviation Turbine Kerosene remains a major cost driver for airlines, accounting for between 40 and 60 per cent of total operating expenses. He said, “airline operators are struggling for survival while also offering quality services together with the Nigeria Civil Aviation…
Inter Milan are preparing to re-sign Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro for €8m after Pisa Sporting Club moved to make his stay permanent despite their relegation, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Italian transfer journalist Nicolò Schira, he indicated that Pisa have activated a €7m purchase option to secure the 20-year-old following an impressive season in difficult circumstances. However, the deal is expected to trigger a swift response from Inter, who had inserted a buy-back clause into the agreement and are now set to exercise it, effectively regaining control of the player’s future. Schira revealed that the Serie A club had…
Microsoft’s new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, has spent the past couple of months making her mark on the Xbox organization. After focusing on highly-requested Xbox console features, reducing the price of Game Pass, and moving Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox, Sharma is now reorganizing the Xbox platform team at Microsoft today.The changes will see some veterans depart, promotions, and new faces with more technical expertise to help the Xbox platform team. Jared Palmer, who used to work with Sharma in Microsoft’s CoreAI division, is joining Xbox as VP of engineering and a technical advisor to Sharma. In a memo to…
