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The Benue North East chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly condemned the escalating insecurity ravaging communities across the state. The party described the ongoing attacks and killings of innocent Benue citizens by armed herders as an existential threat, alleging a grand agenda to take over ancestral lands. In a communiqué issued on Saturday and read by the Zonal Vice Chairman, Hon. Abraham Waroh, at the end of a meeting held in Lessel-Ushongo, PDP criticised Governor Hyacinth Alia over what it termed “his attitude towards issues of security.” According to him, “The party demands urgent, decisive action from…

Armed men attacked Solozo Market in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State killing one trader and abducting a woman and injuring another. Eyewitness who spoke to Zagazola Makama, revealed that the assailants – estimated to be six men – rode into the market on three Bajaj motorcycles around. 2.20pm. The main targets appeared to be traders who had arrived to buy pepper and other produce. As the gunmen began firing on traders, a 29-years old trader, Imoter Denen from Harga Village was shot and killed. A woman who was identified as Nguveren Iorwuese was abducted by the gunmen, who…

The National President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, has stated that youths will take over leadership positions in Igboland, asserting that the current crop of leaders in the region has failed the people. He made the declaration in Umuahia on Saturday during the inauguration of the new leadership of the Abia State chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC. Igboayaka, who lamented the poor state of public infrastructure such as schools, medical facilities, and other amenities across Igboland, alleged that successive leaders had allowed public property to decay while establishing their own private enterprises. He…

People with Special Needs in Niger State have vowed to utilise the farming inputs distributed to them under the Agro Inputs Distribution for Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP, to enhance their productivity and improve their economic well being. They made this commitment during the official flag-off of the 2025 Agro Inputs Distribution for VCDP farmers, held in Bida, Bida Local Government Area. The beneficiaries pledged to make judicious use of the farm inputs provided to them in order to increase their yields, rather than selling them. Etsu Abubakar, chairman of the Blind People Association and also chairman of the Blind…

The chairman of Gumel Local Government Council in Jigawa State, Hon. Lawal Ya’u, has passed away at the age of 61. Ya’u died on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital in Kano, following a brief illness. His death was confirmed to DAILY POST by a family source, who disclosed that the late chairman is survived by two wives and several children. A retired civil servant, Lawal Ya’u was elected chairman of Gumel Local Government Council in August 2024. He has since been laid to rest in his hometown of Gumel, in accordance with Islamic rites.

Three teams have now qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup. Paris Saint-Germain became the latest side to progress to the final four, following a 2–0 victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday. The Champions League winners found a way to claim victory despite finishing the match with nine men. Desire Doué opened the scoring in what was a tightly contested affair, with a left-footed drive from outside the box that wrong-footed Manuel Neuer. Despite Pacho and Lucas Hernandez receiving straight red cards, PSG held on and even added a second goal through Ousmane Dembélé. They will now…

Bayern Munich have lost midfielder Jamal Musiala to a potentially long-term injury. Musiala sustained a leg injury during Bayern Munich’s FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday evening. DAILY POST reports that the Germany international was stretchered off following a heavy collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian goalkeeper was visibly emotional and could not hold back his tears after seeing Musiala’s foot twisted. The clash against PSG marked Musiala’s first start in three months. He currently has three goals in the Club World Cup, making him one of the competition’s top scorers. The 22-year-old…

The Imo State Government has begun total demolition of all unauthorized structures and occupants on government designated areas across the state, insisting that the Imo State Housing Corporation is not authorized to allocate any portion of government land for private use. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Mornitoring and Compliance, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri while addressing some journalists said that investigation carried out by his office revealed that some individuals have been illegally occupying government verges, presenting backdated and fraudulent allocation letters as purported evidence of ownership. He hinted that there are some documents currently being brandished by individuals claiming…

Real Madrid forward, Rodrygo prefers to join Arsenal if he leave the Los Blancos in the near future. As per @HandofArsenal on X, intermediaries with direct mandate from Saudi Arabia clubs have been told in no uncertain terms that Rodrygo’s preference is to move to the Premier League, with Arsenal his “absolute priority” in case a deal can be struck with Real Madrid. Rodrygo is expected to decide if he wants to continue with Real Madrid beyond this summer after the FIFA Club World Cup tournament. The Brazilian international has attracted interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. However, Real Madrid will…

The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the ability to handle Nigeria’s current economic and political challenges. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Stakeholders Meeting held in Benin City on Saturday, Governor Otu described Tinubu’s leadership as magical and praised the president’s efforts to move the country forward. “We have come with an alabaster of endorsements. And we are pouring generously and unreservedly on our dear Captain of the Progressives… the Jagaban of Africa.” He said the South-South region was already moving in the right direction under…