Author: Daily Post Nigeria

Bayern Munich player Josip Stanisic has asserted that Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga should not have been sent off during their UEFA Champions League encounter, while also criticizing referee Slavko Vincic for his decision.

His remarks came after Bayern triumphed over Los Blancos with a score of 4-3 in the second leg of the quarter-finals on April 15.

With Madrid ahead 3-2 in the 62nd minute, Alvaro Arbeloa decided to substitute in Eduardo Camavinga to positively influence the match.

However, shortly thereafter, Camavinga received an unwarranted yellow card due to a reckless tackle.

He was subsequently issued a second yellow card and dismissed in the 86th minute for time-wasting, as he chose to retain possession of the ball after a free-kick was awarded against him.

Following their reduction to 10 players, Bayern Munich capitalized on the situation, with Luis Diaz and Michael Olise each netting a goal, thereby securing a 6-4 aggregate victory for the hosts.

Stanisic criticized the referee for the decision to send off Camavinga, stating to MadridZone, “I don’t believe the referee was aware that he had already issued a yellow card to Camavinga.

“If he had known, he would not have shown the second yellow. Referees seem to have lost their ability to manage significant matches somewhat.”

Eduardo Camavinga was also sent off in last season’s Champions League quarter-final, during Real Madrid’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg (April 8, 2025).

Los Blancos were subsequently eliminated after suffering a 5-1 aggregate loss.

UCL: Referees have lost it – Bayern star, Stanisic slams official over Camavinga’s red card

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has described all presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress, ADC as regional candidates.

DAILY POST reports that former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar are all aspirating to emerge the ADC flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking during a chat with Channels Television, Amaechi claimed that is the only aspirant in the party who is not pursuing regional interests.

The former Minister of Transportation also declared that the party would conduct a proper primary election to determine who flies the flag.

He said, “It is within the right of the former vice president to say that he wants to run, nobody is stopping him. But he has to also understand that there are other factors beyond where he comes from.

“They are all regional candidates, but I am not a regional candidate. I’m not running because I’m Igbo, even though I’m partially one.

“I have said to Nigerians, leave region and ethnicity alone. That’s what put us here. Those who supported President Tinubu were pursuing religious agenda. They were so happy about the Muslim-Muslim ticket.

“Today, they have discovered that the market does not know Muslims or Christians. The market only understands naira and kobo, no other language.”

2027: Obi, Atiku regional candidates – Amaechi rules out consensus in ADC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and members of the public against assaulting road safety personnel.

The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, stated this in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Osondu Ohaeri on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the warning followed the arrest of a suspect involved in an attack on operatives in Edo.

Mohammed reaffirmed the corps’ zero-tolerance stance on attacks against the FRSC personnel, stressing that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.

He recalled that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 11, when a patrol team from RS5.1 Edo Sector Command flagged down a vehicle for a seat belt violation.

“In defiance, the driver fled the scene while an FRSC marshal was still engaged in enforcement, and later mobilised a group of commercial tricycle operators who attacked the officers.

“During the assault, the marshal was pushed into a gutter and beaten, while the team leader was also physically attacked. The suspect subsequently escaped.

“The suspect was later tracked and apprehended through collaboration with security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services.

“The suspect has confessed to the crime and expressed remorse for his actions,” the corps marshal said.

Mohammed commended the professionalism and swift response of the security agencies in ensuring the arrest of the suspect.

He emphasised that assault on law enforcement officers remained a serious criminal offence, adding that due process would be followed and appropriate legal action taken to serve as a deterrent.

“While we acknowledge the suspect’s remorse, the law will take its course,” he said.

The corps marshal advised members of the public to cooperate with FRSC operatives at all times and utilise established channels for complaints or redress, rather than resorting to violence.

He, however, reiterated the FRSC’s commitment to ensure safer roads, while upholding the rule of law and protecting its personnel.

Mohammed also disclosed that the injured marshal was in stable condition and receiving appropriate medical care.

He added that the corps would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that all perpetrators of violence against its personnel were identified, apprehended and prosecuted accordingly.

FRSC Marshal Beaten, Pushed Into Gutter In Edo is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has eclipsed Lionel Messi’s record for the most assists in the Champions League knockout stages.

This achievement for the Brazilian came despite Los Blancos’ 6-4 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, which resulted in their elimination from the tournament.

In the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, Vinicius Jr provided an assist to Kylian Mbappe, contributing to their third goal of the evening.

Nevertheless, they were defeated 4-3 in that match and exited the competition on aggregate. Following Vinicius’ assist, the Brazilian surpassed the iconic Lionel Messi in this individual accomplishment.

According to HITC, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr has now outperformed Lionel Messi in terms of the most assists recorded in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.

The Brazilian currently has 13 assists in 41 UCL knockout matches, while Messi has 12 assists in 77 knockout appearances.

At the same time, Vinicius still trails behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who has achieved 15 assists in 85 UCL knockout games.

The Real Madrid star has many years ahead of him and could potentially break the record of his idol if he maintains his current form.

Vinicius Jr has secured two Champions League titles with Real Madrid, whereas Lionel Messi has four titles to his credit.

Cristiano Ronaldo has five titles, four of which were won during his tenure with Los Blancos and one with Manchester United.

UCL: Vinicius Jr breaks Lionel Messi’s record

A Federal High Court in Kano has struck out the suit filed by immediate past Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, who sought to halt impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the Kano State House of Assembly.

Justice S.M. Shuaibu delivered the ruling on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after counsel to Gwarzo, Umar Danbaito, informed the court that his client had decided to discontinue the case.

The development effectively brings to a close the legal challenge that began on March 25, 2026.

Gwarzo had approached the court seeking an order to restrain the Assembly from proceeding with his impeachment, which was initiated on March 5, 2026, and endorsed by 38 out of 40 lawmakers.

The notice, read during plenary presided over by Speaker Jibril Falgore (also referred to as Ismail Falgore in some reports), accused the deputy governor of gross misconduct, abuse of office, breach of public trust, and allegations of receiving kickbacks from the 44 local government councils in the state between June 2023 and January 2024. The process was in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

Earlier, the same court, presided over by Justice Shuaibu, had declined to grant Gwarzo an interim injunction to stop the impeachment, ruling that he failed to meet the required conditions for an ex-parte order.

The court instead directed that the Assembly and other respondents be put on notice to respond to the substantive suit.

The impeachment saga unfolded amid intense political realignments in Kano State. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move Gwarzo reportedly declined to follow, choosing instead to remain aligned with the NNPP and the broader Kwankwasiyya political structure.

This divergence reportedly strained relations, leading to the Assembly’s move against the deputy governor.

Gwarzo formally resigned from office in early April 2026. In response, the Kano State House of Assembly, during a plenary session, officially withdrew the impeachment notice and dropped all charges against him. The withdrawal was confirmed in a statement by the Speaker’s spokesperson and through a motion moved by the Majority Leader.

With the impeachment proceedings already abandoned and Gwarzo no longer in office, the suit had become largely academic. Yesterday’s formal withdrawal by his counsel terminated the matter entirely, with no further comments issued immediately by Gwarzo or his legal team.

No immediate replacement for the deputy governor position has been confirmed in the latest reports, though names such as Jibril Falgore and Murtala Sule Garo have been mentioned in political circles as possible contenders.

Court Strikes Out Gwarzo Suit After Impeachment Withdrawal is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

2027 presidential aspirant and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed his skepticism regarding President Bola Tinubu’s victory during the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election in 2022.

Amaechi, who contested the party’s presidential ticket against Tinubu in 2022, spoke on Friday during a chat with Channels Television.

According to him, Tinubu’s ideology does not favour some regional and religious interests, stressing that society deserves a balance

He said, “On the first day, they said President Tinubu had won the APC primary; I told him I didn’t agree.

“Why is that said? There is a balance in every society, and that balance is that you must protect all religious interests in the society.

“I don’t see the current administration protecting the interests of all religions in the country. You must allow all regions and tribes to know that they belong to this country.”

DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu contested the last election with a same-faith ticket as himself and his vice are Muslims.

Why I disagreed that Tinubu won APC primary election in 2022 – Amaechi

Veteran Nigerian singer Chinagorom Onuoha, popularly known as African China, has opened up about how making conscious music endangered his life and how he was able to protect himself.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Beer Parlor Talk podcast, the Mr President crooner explained that at a point, he learned martial art and also engaged voodoo because the police, OPC and Area Boys were after him because of his controversial songs.

“I am a black belter. During my time, you need to know how to fight to survive in the music industry. I was not just learning martial art but also engaged in voodoo to protect myself…

“My life was in danger because I was making conscious music. I was running from police, OPC and Area Boys. Informants also helped me in escaping from the constant threats. OPC alway tried to harras me even when I was performing but the audience always give me signals whenever they are coming. So, OPC thought I was using voodoo to disappear. I was always at alert,” he recalled.

I used to protect myself with ‘juju’ because of police, OPC – Singer African China

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will discover their group opponents for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup next week Tuesday, DAILY POST reports.

The draw for the competition will hold in Berlin, Germany.

The 16 qualified teams will be divided into four groups based on their FIBA Women’s World Ranking.

D’Tigress are seeded in Pot 2 alongside China, Belgium and Spain.

Rena Wakama’s side as part of their preparations for the tournament started a training tour in United States of America on Thursday.

The African champions will face WNBA teams, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, and Indiana Fever in friendlies during the training tour.

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will run from September 4–13.

2026 FIBA WWCQ: D’Tigress to know group opponents April 21

Former Arsenal midfielder, Patrick Vieira, has weighed in with a bold new verdict on both the Premier League and Champions League races.

He predicted that Arsenal would hold off Manchester City in the battle for England’s top-flight league title and also secure a place in this season’s Champions League final.

Vieira believes the momentum is firmly with Mikel Arteta’s side as they prepare to face Man City in the Premier League this weekend and also face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final later this month.

“I believe there is enough in that Arsenal team to go to the final of the Champions League and even win the Premier League,” Vieira told CBS Sports.

“They just need some really important players to drive the team. I think Gabriel can be one of those players, and Declan Rice can be another.”

UCL, EPL: Patrick Vieira makes fresh prediction

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued two abducted men and recovered a firearm following a swift, intelligence-led operation in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of the state. The kidnapping, according to information from Police authorities, is a fallout of a long-running communal land dispute. The incident, which occurred on April 15, 2026, at […]