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Ettah Okoi is set to dump Bayelsa United for a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Abia Warriors, DAILY POST reports. Okoi is reported to have agreed personal terms with Abia Warriors ahead of a potential permanent transfer to Umuahia. He netted seven goals in 12 matches for Bayelsa United last season. Abia Warriors are moving quickly to strengthen their attack after finishing in mid-table last term. Okoi’s pace and finishing fit the tactical plans of the Umuahia club. Bayelsa United will be reluctant to lose a key scorer but may cash in with one year left on Okoi’s deal.  The Prosperity Boys are also reshaping their squad after goalkeeper Clinton Andy Ezekiel left for Rivers United. NPFL: Okoi agrees personal terms with Abia Warriors ahead of Bayelsa United exit

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has won the entire 24 chairmanship seats and 240 councillorship positions in the just concluded local government elections in Gombe state. The State Independent Electoral Commission, GOSIEC, made the announcement on Saturday in Gombe, the state capital. According to GOSIEC, six political parties fielded candidates for the chairmanship elections. The parties include the APC; Youth Party, YP and the National Rescue Movement, NRM. Others are Zenith Labour Party, ZLP; African Action Congress, AAC, and Democratic Liberation Alliance, DLA. APC sweeps Gombe Local Government councils polls

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have recovered a vehicle that was stolen from its owner in 2024 and arrested two suspects in connection with the incident. The command also recovered another vehicle from the suspects. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Benin City. Ikoedem identified the arrested suspects as Emmanuel Afolayan and Ezikiel Aguele. She said the vehicle stolen in 2024 was intercepted and the suspects arrested by operatives attached to Textile Mill Road (TMR) Division on June 22, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint along Siluko Road, Benin City. She said the vehicle, a Daihatsu Hijet minibus, ash in colour, with registration number GBZ 646 YK, Edo State, belonged to one Dr Timothy Etinosa. The command’s spokesperson said the owner had given the vehicle to Emmanuel Afolayan under a hire-purchase agree...

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has distanced itself from Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, describing him as an impostor and political con artist over claims that he is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The party made the clarification following the circulation of what it described as a fake Certificate of Return allegedly paraded by Agbo on social media to support his claim of emerging as the PDP governorship flagbearer. In a statement issued by the party’s State Secretary, Comrade Dan Nyikwagh, the PDP categorically stated that Agbo is neither its governorship candidate nor has he ever been recognized as such for the 2027 general elections. The party said any publication, video, or statement presenting Agbo as its candidate amounts to impersonation and an attempt to mislead the public. “Emmanuel Agbo is an imposter and a political con artist peddling and sponsoring fake news for selfish and mischievous reasons,” the statement ...

The Edo State Police Command has arrested some staff members of a private hospital in the state over the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the health facility. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the development in Benin City, said the arrests were made to enable operatives investigate the incident. Ikoedem said the arrested staff members are assisting the police in the investigation. According to her, some staff members of the health facility had been taken into custody and were assisting investigators. “Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Police Headquarters for a comprehensive investigation. “He has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, and some health workers are currently assisting the police with ongoing inquiries,” she said. DAILY POST gathered that the hospital is located on Omouwa...

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has become the first footballer to score in six different World Cups. Ronaldo achieved the feat when he opened the scoring against Uzbekistan at the ongoing tournament in North America. The 41-year-old had come under criticisms from fans and pundits, following their opening 0-0 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo. But Ronaldo registered his first goal at this World Cup, blasting home an effort within the first five minutes. Ahead of the game, Ronaldo had gone four straight matches for Portugal without a goal and 10 straight games without a goal at major tournaments. His last goal at a major tournament came in Portugal’s opener at Qatar 2022. 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan