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The Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct and impressive turnout recorded during the local government congresses held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The conduct of the non-elective congresses across the state was orderly, peaceful, and transparent, reflecting the high level of discipline, unity, and organisational capacity within the party. This was contained in a statement by the publicity secretary of the party, Daniel Ihomun. According to him, the massive participation of members underscores their continued confidence in the leadership and ideals of the APC in Benue State. “We congratulate all existing local government…

Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe says his side is determined to maintain their momentum as they prepare to face Rivers United in their next Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. The Maliya Boys extended their unbeaten run to seven matches after a goalless draw against Warri Wolves in Ozoro on Saturday. Agagbe praised his players’ efforts and stressed the importance of staying focused. “It’s not easy to go seven matches unbeaten in the NPFL,” Agagbe told Barau FC media. “Our focus has now shifted to Rivers United because we are taking it one match at a time.” Barau FC…

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says Nigerians have spoken for themselves in the just concluded FCT polls as well as the by-elections in Rivers and Kano states. Keyamo stated this in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on February 21 conducted the FCT area council elections and by-elections in Rivers and Kano states. Reacting, the minister said, “The real Nigerians have now spoken for themselves, not those who pose for cameras in front of the National Assembly, claiming to speak for Nigerians. “Not some funny journalists…

Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, has rubbished claims that he is already in talks to join Barcelona in the summer. This follows comments from Barcelona presidential hopeful Xavier Vilajoana, who alleged that discussions with Kane’s camp had already commenced. In a post-match interview after Bayern’s 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, Kane clarified that he has not been approached by Barcelona. The England captain explained that his father and brother are managing matters related to his contract and any potential transfers. “I haven’t heard anything about that,” Kane said at his post-match interview. “My father and brother handle these…

Amid the worsening power crisis in Nigeria, the South East Electricity Consumers Association, SEECA, has called on governors in the region to accord more attention to electricity generation. This is as it lamented that residents were losing billions of Naira owing to epileptic power supply. SEECA, an umbrella body of electricity consumers in the South East, said this was the fastest route to achieving the industrial revolution the zone seeks. Coordinator of SEECA, Dr Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, made this known in Enugu, weekend, during a chat with journalists. He was addressing the persistent electricity shortages that had affected the South…

A former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has attributed voter apathy in the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory, FCT, council elections to the timing of the exercise during the holy month of Ramadan. Ahmad noted that Ramadan is typically marked by adjusted daily routines, reduced physical movement during fasting hours, and increased focus on spiritual activities. According to him, these factors significantly affected voter turnout across several polling units. He said the development has prompted stakeholders and observers to call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the dates already announced for next year’s…

A lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has predicted the likely outcome of the 2027 presidential election, stating that President Bola Tinubu is poised to win without strong opposition. In a post on X on Sunday, Adeyanju noted that despite not being a member or supporter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), various signs indicate that Tinubu could emerge victorious in the next poll. His prediction comes just hours after the conclusion and announcement of the Federal Capital Territory Council elections. Adeyanju criticized some political actors for focusing more on what he called “social media noise” rather than engaging in…

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that troops arrested the wife of a wanted terrorist kingpin during coordinated nationwide operations. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this while briefing Defence Correspondents on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s activities conducted between February 13 and 19, 2026. He revealed that Aisha Auta, spouse of a notorious terrorist leader, was among 20 suspects apprehended in various theatres of operation. According to him, Aisha was taken into custody on February 19, 2026, by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. He noted that her husband’s eventual…

Atletico Madrid forward, Ademola Lookman, on Saturday, set a record following his side’s LaLiga 4-2 win against Espanyol. Recall that a brace from Alexander Sørloth and a goal each from Giuliano Simeone and Lookman gave Diego Simeone’s side the victory against Espanyol at home. According to OptaJose, Lookman has scored four goals in his first six appearances in all competitions for Atletico Madrid, equalling the best record in the club, taking into account data since 2013/14: Luis Suárez in 2020/21. Lookman moved to Atletico Madrid from Serie A side Atalanta in the January transfer window. The Nigerian international has been…

Unidentified youths and women on Saturday disrupted an empowerment programme organized by a woman, simply identified as Chief Adejoke Mistura Adeyemi, in Oke-Onigbin town, Kwara State, within the Kwara South Senatorial District. According to reports reaching DAILY POST, the philanthropist organized the programme for select residents of four local government areas: Isin, Oke-Ero, Ekiti, and Irepodun. Items shared included 10 cars, one Bajaj motorcycle, 10 chest freezers, 20 grinding machines, 10 hairstyle dryers, four makeup tools, 10 generator sets, and 30 sewing machines. Though the items were successfully distributed to the lucky beneficiaries, confusion broke out midway into the programme…