Month: February 2026

UCL Playoffs: ‘My knee is fine’ – Osimhen declares ahead Juventus vs Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen has declared that he is fit and ready for Galatasaray’s clash with Juventus, DAILY POST reports.

The Nigeria international missed Okan Buruk’s side Turkish Super Lig clash with Konyaspor last weekend due a slight knee problem.

After missing Sunday’s session, Osimhen trained fully with his teammates on Monday, and Tuesday.

The powerful striker has already been included in Galatasaray’s squad for the UEFA Champions League playoffs second leg tie.

Osimhen confirmed he is ready for action again after the minor injury setback.

“My knee is fine, thank you,” Osimhen told Sky Sport Italia.

“I have a little pain in my knee, that is the reason why I didn’t play the last league game, but thanks to the medical team, I am back with the squad and looking forward to facing Juve.”

UCL Playoffs: ‘My knee is fine’ – Osimhen declares ahead Juventus vs Galatasaray

This is where our democracy has reached – Peter Obi speaks after escaping assassination in Edo

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken after escaping an assassination attempt.

DAILY POST had reported that gunmen attacked the convoy of the former Anambra State governor in Edo State on Tuesday.

Obi spoke in a video circulating online following the attack at the residence of former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, where gunmen reportedly opened fire, riddling the gate and several vehicles with bullets.

“This is where our democracy has reached. A former governor, and you can see what happened in front of his house, where hoodlums came shooting.

“I assure you this cannot continue; we have a country, and we are a part of it. We cannot have terrorism and have officials in government terrorising the citizens.”

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, and other political figures attended the formal declaration of Barrister Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin.

A video from the scene showed visible bullet holes on the estate gate and damaged vehicles, indicating the intensity of the attack.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, said the attackers allegedly trailed the group from the ADC Secretariat to Odigie-Oyegun’s residence before opening fire.

According to him, the assailants shot at the gate and destroyed several official vehicles in what he described as a failed assassination attempt targeting the political leaders.

This is where our democracy has reached – Peter Obi speaks after escaping assassination in Edo

Popular Nigerian actor Okemesi is dead [VIDEO]

Popular Nigerian comic actor, Bamidele Tope Saint, professionally known as Okemesi, is dead.

Okemesi died at the hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m.

DAILY POST reports that the actor died after spending a few hours in a coma following complications from drugs administered to him at the hospital.

Announcing his death in a video shared on Instagram, actor Tony Montana Jeff stated that his body has been deposited in the mortuary.

“With a heavy heart, I’m announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at exactly 11:50 a.m. this morning, February 24, 2026. Okemesi is gone.

“So, on behalf of the entire Bamidele family, I’m announcing to the world that Oluwatope Bamidele Saint Okemesi is dead. We have taken the body to the morgue. I will communicate the rest of the arrangements to you guys. We appreciate every one of you who turned up for him. May God forgive Okemesi and rest his soul,” he stated.

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Popular Nigerian actor Okemesi is dead [VIDEO]

EPL: Arsenal’s Gyokeres has many weaknesses – Michael Owen

Former Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen has insisted that Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres has many weaknesses in his game.

Owen spoke after the Sweden international netted two goals in Arsenal’s 4-1 Premier League victory over Tottenham during the North London derby on Sunday.

Speaking on Premier League Productions, the former England international said: “I like this Viktor Gyokeres in so many aspects, but I think he’s got so many weaknesses as well.

“What you cannot question with this Gyokeres is his work rate. He is a fantastic runner and one of the very best finishers in the Premier League.”

Gyokeres made the switch to Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon last year.

Arsenal’s next game is against Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend.

EPL: Arsenal’s Gyokeres has many weaknesses – Michael Owen

EPL: Chelsea five steps backwards under Rosenior – Obi Mikel

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has claimed that his old club is five steps backwards under manager Liam Rosenior.

The Nigerian also insisted that the Chelsea hierarchy made a mistake parting ways with Enzo Maresca, adding that they made a ‘crazy’ decision.

Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Obi Mikel said: “Man United being above Chelsea, given how they started the season, is just incredible, it’s awful to see. I don’t see any consistency at Chelsea.

“We had Enzo Maresca, and I think it was a massive mistake to sack him. I still believe that, I still stand by that.

“It’s ridiculous. A manager who won us the Club World Cup and Conference League, we had some sort of identity with the way we played.

“For the club to sack him is absolutely crazy. We have gone five steps backwards. Yes, Liam has come in, and he’s won games, but there is absolutely something that is missing. Something is not quite right.”

EPL: Chelsea five steps backwards under Rosenior – Obi Mikel

UCL: Osimhen hasn’t scored in two matches – Buffon on Juventus, Galatasaray second leg

Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon has pointed out that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has failed to score a goal in his last two matches for the Turkish Süper Lig champions.

Buffon made the comments while discussing Galatasaray’s Champions League Round of 16 playoff second-leg tie with Juventus on Wednesday.

Recall that Galatasaray defeated the Serie A giants 5-2 in the first leg in Turkey last week.

When asked if he believes there is a possibility of a comeback for Juventus against Galatasaray, Buffon told La Gazzetta: “I think that if Juventus had their full squad, they would have had a reason to believe in themselves and put up a fight in this match.

“Because in my opinion, they could have won by two or three goals. But they’re coming from a defeat against Como, and they have some deficiencies in their squad.

“There is another point that makes me doubt. Galatasaray scored five goals in the first match, and Osimhen didn’t score (laughing). Sooner or later… He already made two assists. These kinds of situations are one of the few things I believe in football. We are talking about a player who hasn’t scored in two matches.”

UCL: Osimhen hasn’t scored in two matches – Buffon on Juventus, Galatasaray second leg

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