Olugbemiga Olapade, the father of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade, who was allegedly shot dead by suspected political thugs in Ilobu, Osun State, has recounted how his son lost his life while attempting to assist his injured mother during a shooting attack near the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat. Olapade narrated the incident in an interview with newsmen, […]
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Four Nigerian states Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Enugu, and Bayelsa have spent an estimated N500 billion on airlines, with Ogun, Anambra and Lagos also planning their own carriers.
Spending includes N10bn for Ibom Air, $32.5m for Cally Air’s fleet, N62bn for Enugu Air, and N25bn budgeted for Pioneer Aircosts still rising.
Only Ibom Air has opened its books, reporting N96bn in revenue and N6.8bn net profit in 2025. Enugu Air projects N60bn net profit over four years.
Experts warn Nigeria’s market serving a stagnant 15 million passengers may be too small for 15 carriers, questioning whether states that can’t pay salaries should invest billions in airlines.
Algeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over debutants Jordan in a Group J encounter in Santa Clara.
Following their 0-3 loss to Lionel Messi’s Argentina in their opener, Algeria bounced back, while Jordan impressed once again, despite succumbing to their second successive loss in this tournament. The result means Argentina are guaranteed to top Group J.
Meanwhile, in a World Cup match that was delayed for over two hours because of thunder and lightning in the Philadelphia area, it was France star Kylian Mbappé who made it rain while the game was being played.
The France star scored twice — once before and once after the weather delay — as the 2018 World Cup champions cruised to an easy 3-0 win against an overmatched Iraq team.
The brace took Mbappé’s total to four goals for this year’s tournament, but perhaps more impressively it put him at 16 career World Cup goals — level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose, whose all-time goals record was equaled and then broken by Lionel Messi over the course of Argentina’s first two games.
However, the Real Madrid star said there was no competition with Messi, and it wasn’t something he usually thought about.
Mbappé also moved ahead of Brazil great Ronaldo, who has 15, with his record sixth multigoal World Cup game.
All-time leader Messi, who scored twice in a win over Austria earlier Monday, now sits alone at 18 with Mbappé 11 years his junior and making his 100th international appearance for France , hot on his heels.
France would now return to Philadelphia to play Germany on July 4, with six points from two games after beating Senegal 3-1 in their opener.
Didier Deschamps’ side is assured of a spot in the knockout rounds, but its group stage finale against Norway will likely decide who tops the group.
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Confusion and concern have gripped Oko-Irese in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State following the abduction of an Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) chieftain, Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, and two other persons by Armed bandits
According to sources, Fabiyi was abducted alongside a driver and another associate while on a mission to deliver ransom and other items intended to secure the release of a previously kidnapped victim.
The team was said to be conveying about ₦30 million, five motorcycles, and three bags of rice when armed bandits ambushed them in the area.
Findings revealed that the ransom delivery was part of efforts to negotiate the release of a victim who had earlier been abducted in the same community.
However, sources close to the incident disclosed that the kidnapped victim may have already been k!!led by the abductors before the ransom team arrived, a development that was reportedly unknown to those sent on the mission.
The gunmen were said to have instructed the team to proceed into a forested area along the Kwara-Kogi axis before seizing them at gunpoint.
It was further gathered that the OPC chieftain had sought spiritual consultation before embarking on the journey and was warned against making the trip. Despite the warning, he proceeded with the mission.
A source familiar with the matter also claimed that the incident was not immediately reported to security agencies.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, while efforts to secure the release of the abducted persons are said to be ongoing.
Norway striker, Erling Haaland, is now the sixth player to score multiple goals in each of his first two FIFA World Cup appearances.
Haaland achieved this feat after scoring a brace in Norway’s 3-2 win against Senegal on Tuesday morning.
The Manchester City star had also scored a brace in Norway’s 4-1 win against Iraq a few days ago.
According to OptaJoe, here is the list of players to score multiple goals in their first two appearances at the World Cup in history:
1930 – Guillermo Stabile (first 3)
1954 – Sándor Kocsis (first 4)
1958 – Just Fontaine
1974 – Grzegorz Lato
2018 – Harry Kane
2026 – Erling Haaland
Haaland will now hope to lead Norway to victory when they face France in their final group game encounter later this week.
World Cup: Haaland now sixth player to score multiple goals in first two appearances
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, in connection with the shooting incident involving former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, on 21st June 2026.
The suspect reported himself to the Regional Police Headquarters on 22nd June 2026 and was subsequently handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to assist ongoing investigations into the incident.
A search conducted on his vehicle and at his residence at Kwabenya led to the retrieval of 120 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 50 rounds of 45 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition, additional loaded magazines, and two Glock pistols; one of which is registered in his name.
Further investigations also led to the arrest of two additional suspects, Nana Kwaku Afriyie and Kwadwo Safo Koomson, in connection with the case.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court on 23rd June 2026.
The cloud is thick. The bubbles are building up and the storm is visible. The centre appears not to be holding any more. The peace which has endured for years is under a great threat. The above describes the situation in the oil-rich Warri in Delta State, where the three ethnic groups, namely: Itsekiri, Ijaw […]
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Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South East zone, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie has urged community leaders in Abia State to assist the police with early information about security challenges in their localities, for a faster response.
DIG Onwuemelie made the call in Umuahia on Monday when he held a strategic meeting with traditional rulers, religious groups and other security stakeholders to address security concerns in Abia State.
Onwuemelie, who said he was directed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu to strengthen community partnership in crime prevention, highlighted major security concerns in the State, including youth violence in Aba, armed robbery, domestic violence and cult-related activities.
He called for lawful collaboration between vigilante groups in Abia communities with security agencies in fighting crime in Abia communities.
The DIG explained that the stakeholders’ engagement was used to listen to the security concerns in communities, fostering collaboration, prevent crime and build trust between the Police and Abia public.
In his speech, the Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mba advised the police and other security agencies to ensure that Abia communities are not invaded, as it is happening in different parts of the country.
Eze Nto Mba, who urged all traditional rulers in Abia to ensure that anybody that enters their community is properly identified, observed that bandits usually attack communities located far away from the cities.
Also speaking at the security meeting, the President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Abia State branch, Pastor Joseph Okowu called for more police patrol around schools in the State, saying that measure would protect Abia pupils and teachers from being attacked by bandits.
Police chief advocates early information as Abia community leaders present security concerns
The United States has released the names of individuals and entities connected with ISIS financial networks, in furtherance of the Trump Administration’s fight against global terrorism financing.
The designations announced on Monday affect three men and six businesses “who have enabled ISIS to move money across borders.” They operate in Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa.
Washington says by crippling the web, which spans from France and Syria to Türkiye and Nigeria, the U.S. is cutting off funds that enable ISIS to execute attacks, support its regional affiliates, and threaten civilians, including religious minorities.
The targets include a Nigerian whose money exchange firms served as conduits for ISIS financing, a French man who provided information on explosives to ISIS supporters, and a Syrian who used crypto to transfer funds on behalf of ISIS allies.
The American government reaffirmed its strong partnership with Nigeria, which joined the U.S. in the May 16, 2026, operation that resulted in the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the number two official in ISIS.
The United States’ unrelenting pressure on ISIS, according to the State Department, continues to decentralize its operations and rely on financial intermediaries to connect its global network.
“We will continue to use every diplomatic and legal tool available to hold ISIS and its supporters accountable – wherever they operate and however they move money,” the statement reads.
The Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has published the details of companies and three nationals now regarded as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT).
The Nigerian is Muhammad Mukhtar Adamu, linked to ISIS-West Africa. Born 02 (alt 03) August 1990, Muhammad’s home address shows he resides in the Agege area of Lagos.
The Syrian is Abdelhakim Boukich a.k.a. Babili Muhammad, DOB 15 Dec 1993; alt. DOB 01 Jan 1991. The French is Abderrahmane Miloud a.k.a. Ghazi Ibrahim, DOB August 1992. Both are linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
The three companies linked to Muhammad, based in Nigeria, include General Currency Bureau De Change Limited, located in Lagos and established on January 9, 2019, with Registration Number RC 1555604.
Others: Manhattan Bureau De Change, Murtala Mohammad Way, Kano, est. 26 January 2021, Reg. No. RC 1763824; Nine To Nine Exchange Bureau De Change, FAAN Complex, Airport Road, Lagos, est. 22 August 2017, Reg. No. RC 1462752.
Neither Senegal nor Iraq is out of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup yet despite their recent defeats to Norway and France, respectively.
Both nations, however, are on the brink of elimination as they currently sit at the bottom of Group I with 0 points after losing their two matches.
DAILY POST reports what it will take for either team to survive the group stage and progress.
The two teams will play each other on Friday, June 26, 2026, at BMO Field in Toronto in their final group match.
The winner of this upcoming game will need to win by a comfortable margin and hope their goal difference is enough to advance as one of the best third-placed teams across all groups.
But the loser of the Senegal versus Iraq match will be mathematically eliminated from the tournament.
World Cup 2026: What Senegal, Iraq need to qualify for knockout after zero points