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Fan attacks Naira Marley on stage during concert in Cotonou A tense moment occurred during Naira Marley’s concert in Benin Republic when a fan unexpectedly invaded the stage in what appeared to be an attempt to attack the singer. In a viral video from the event, the Marlian Music boss was seen performing when the man suddenly charged towards him. Swift intervention by security operatives, including close associate Sam Larry, prevented the situation from escalating. The intruder was immediately restrained and escorted off the stage while the performance continued. Taking to his X account, Naira Marley responded in a playful manner by reposting the clip with the caption: “The moment I got attacked on stage, see baba oniru re”

2026 WCQ: Why Rwandan players injured Osimhen – Siasia Former coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, has revealed why Rwandan players injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over the Amamubi on Saturday. Osimhen was injured in the first half of Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Nigerian coach Eric Chelle earlier expressed uncertainty over the striker’s availability for the next game against South Africa coming up on Tuesday. However, DAILY POST reports that the Galatasaray frontman has been ruled out of the very important game. Osimhen was replaced with Cyriel Dessers in the encounter. Many Nigerian fans were praying and hoping that the striker could make the trip to South Africa for the crucial encounter at the Free State Stadium. Siasia, while analysing the game on Super Sports, noted that the Amavubi stars knew what they were doing, adding it was a clear game plan. According to him, Osimhen was causing the visitors so much problem and they had...

 2026 WCQ: Rohr queries FIFA, CAF over delay in South Africa’s points deduction Gernot Rohr, head coach of the Benin Republic national football team, has questioned FIFA and CAF over the delay in enforcing a potential three-point deduction against South Africa that could affect Group C standings. Rohr, a former Super Eagles technical adviser, has called for decisive action against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2-0 World Cup qualifier win over Lesotho in March. FIFA and CAF have yet to issue an official ruling, leaving other Group C teams, including Nigeria, Benin Republic and Rwanda, uncertain about their World Cup qualification prospects. Speaking after Benin’s recent 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe, Rohr was quoted by Mega Sports as saying: “South Africa won against Lesotho? Okay, but the match that matters is the first leg, where they have to lose the three points. “It is very clear. The rules are very, very clear. We don’t know why FIFA and ...

 Osun Amotekun arrests notorious kidnap kingpin after gun battle The Osun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, popularly known as Bishop, following a gun battle with operatives over the weekend. The suspect was tracked to his hideout at Isokun, Ilesa, around 5:59 p.m. on Saturday. According to the Corps Commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, Bishop—who had been on the wanted list of several security agencies—was arrested alongside another suspect, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing gang members. Omoyele explained that the suspects engaged Amotekun operatives in a fierce exchange of gunfire before being subdued. “Using tactical decoys and superior strategy, our operatives overpowered the suspects,” he said. During the operation, which lasted several hours, security operatives recovered hard drugs and assorted charms allegedly used by the gang for fortification. He added that the arrest marks a major breakthrough in the fi...

 Sowore’s lawyers ask X to ignore DSS request to delete post on Tinubu Tope Temokun Chambers, law firm representing Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, has asked X to disregard a request from the Department of State Services (DSS) to take down one of Sowore’s posts on President Bola Tinubu. The DSS had written to X demanding the deactivation of Sowore’s verified account, saying his recent post on Tinubu could incite violence and threaten national security. In a post on Sunday, Sowore said X officially contacted him about a letter from the DSS demanding the removal of his content. In a letter addressed to X, the law firm described the DSS request as “unlawful, unconstitutional and without legal foundation”. Citing section 39(1) of the 1999 constitution, article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and several judicial precedents, the law firm noted that only a court of competent jurisdiction can restrict expression. “The DSS is not a court of law and...

 Disruptions: APC scared of our growing popularity ahead 2027 – ADC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has resorted to political intimidation and violence, fueled by the fear of its growing popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recall that thugs had reportedly invaded and disrupted a meeting of ADC stakeholders in Kaduna last week. Similarly, a gathering of ADC leaders in Lagos at the weekend descended into chaos after suspected thugs attacked participants and disrupted the meeting. The violent incident coincided with the formal defection of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos, to the ADC. It was reported that a good number of political  thugs had stormed the venue in Alimosho, where Rhodes-Vivour was to be unveiled as a new member of the ADC, following the sealing off of the original venue, Lion Field, by security operatives. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji...

 Gunmen kill 23 in Katsina, Kaduna, Kwara, Niger, Plateau At least 23 people have been killed by gunmen over the weekend in Katsina, Kaduna, Kwara, Plateau and Niger states. Seven people were reportedly killed in Katsina State as bandits launched an attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume Local Government Area. The attack occurred between 11pm and midnight on Friday. The Katsina State Government confirmed the incident on Saturday in a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu. According to the statement, many people would have been killed but for the intervention of security operatives who confronted the bandits. “Thanks to the swift and courageous intervention of the Community Watch Corps, the attack was repelled, preventing what could have been a far more devastating outcome for the community. “In the immediate aftermath, those who sustained injuries during the attack were evacuated. However, they were ambushed on their way to the hospi...