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Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the shooting incidents that occurred in parts of the state which has left several people injured.

In a statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the command was deeply concerned about the incidents and had commenced efforts to identify and arrest those responsible.

According to the statement, CP Gotan immediately directed the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit, alongside the Operations and Intelligence Departments, to begin a comprehensive investigation.

The police said the investigation was aimed at ensuring the arrest and prosecution of all individuals connected with the attacks.

“The Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), alongside the department of operations and intelligence units of the command, to commence a thorough investigation aimed at arresting and prosecuting those responsible,” the statement said.

The command assured residents that normalcy had been restored in the affected areas and that measures had been put in place to prevent a recurrence of the violence.

It added that security had been reinforced in the affected communities, while intelligence-led operations were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and any sponsors linked to the incidents.

“The Command wishes to reassure residents that all necessary steps have been taken as normalcy has been restored to the areas and measures have been implemented to prevent any recurrence,” the statement added.

The police further disclosed that officers promptly evacuated injured victims to medical facilities for treatment and noted that those affected were responding positively to medical care.

The Commissioner of Police appealed to residents to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding, while urging members of the public with useful information to assist the investigation.

“Citizens with useful information that can aid the ongoing investigation are encouraged to report to the nearest police station or contact the Command through its emergency channels. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality,” Ojelabi said.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state and pledged to ensure that all those behind the criminal acts were brought to justice.

Police also warned individuals and groups against taking the law into their own hands or engaging in activities capable of threatening public peace and security in Osun State.

DAILY POST has reported on Tuesday that the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and the Osun State All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Campaign Council exchanged accusations over a wave of violence reported in parts of Osun State, as both sides called for security intervention and investigations into the incidents.

The allegations followed reports of attacks and shootings in Osogbo, Ede and Ile-Ife, with the state government, the APC and the Accord offering differing accounts of the disturbances and assigning responsibility to rival political groups.

Addressing an emergency press briefing in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke condemned the coordinated attacks by political thugs allegedly associated with the governorship campaign of APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO.

However, the Osun APC Governorship Campaign Council rejected the governor’s claims and accused supporters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Accord of orchestrating attacks against APC members and campaign assets.

Meanwhile, the Accord through a statement signed by its Osun State Chairman, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, alleged that armed thugs allegedly linked to the APC governorship campaign carried out shootings in parts of Osogbo and Owode-Ede, resulting in casualties and injuries.

Osun police launch probe into shootings, hunt suspects

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has warned Portugal that Eric Chelle’s side doesn’t care who they are playing ahead of both sides’ international friendly match on Wednesday night.

The Beşiktaş midfielder insisted that the Super Eagles will not be intimidated when they take on Portugal at the Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa, Leiria.

Portugal head into the game as clear favourites on home soil, and they have the likes of top football superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, while Nigeria will be without the likes of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Ndidi told reporters, “We believe in ourselves.

“We don’t care who we are playing, even if we’re playing the likes of the biggest countries in the world.

“But the most important thing is we as players, we as a team, which is very important, and we look forward to taking our philosophy and our strategy to the game.”

Friendly: We don’t care who we are playing – Super Eagles captain, Ndidi warns Portugal

At least one person has been confirmed dead following violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Kenya over the construction of a United States-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County.

The unrest broke out on Tuesday in Nanyuki, a town near Mount Kenya, where hundreds of demonstrators opposed plans to establish a quarantine centre at the Laikipia Air Base for American citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the current Ebola outbreak.

Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as protesters blocked roads, set objects ablaze and hurled stones at police officers, who responded with tear gas and water cannons in an effort to disperse the crowds.

Gunshots were also heard during the confrontation, with reports indicating that a protester was fatally shot.

Human rights campaigner and Vocal Africa Director, Hussein Khalid, confirmed the death, stating that authorities were awaiting contact with the victim’s family. Another person was reportedly injured after being struck by a tear gas canister.

Security operatives arrested dozens of demonstrators, including some apprehended by armed plainclothes officers.

DAILY POST reports that public opposition to the project has continued to grow amid fears that Kenya, which has never recorded a confirmed Ebola case, could be exposed to the deadly virus.

Residents argue that potential carriers of the disease should not be brought into the country under any arrangement.

Recall that a protester, Priscilla Waimani, had criticised the initiative, insisting that Kenya should not serve as a quarantine destination for foreign nationals. Many demonstrators carried placards and wore protective gear to dramatise their concerns.

The proposed facility, expected to contain 50 isolation beds and be managed by American personnel, is reportedly close to completion despite legal and political resistance.

Kenya’s High Court had earlier ordered a temporary suspension of construction, while local leaders in Laikipia have continued to oppose the project.

The latest violence comes barely a week after earlier demonstrations over the facility reportedly resulted in two deaths, according to rights groups.

Despite the backlash, President William Ruto’s administration has maintained its support for the project, citing longstanding health-sector cooperation between Kenya and the United States.

The US government has pledged about $13.5 million towards strengthening Kenya’s Ebola preparedness and response capacity.

Authorities have argued that the quarantine centre will also benefit Kenyan citizens and enhance the country’s disease surveillance capabilities, although many residents remain unconvinced.

The controversy has also begun to affect Kenya’s tourism sector. Hospitality operators report cancellations from corporate clients since news of the quarantine facility emerged, raising concerns about the country’s image as a safe destination.

The development follows a broader health cooperation agreement signed between Kenya and the United States last year, which generated public debate over the sharing of health-related data in exchange for financial assistance.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC a global health emergency.

Current figures indicate more than 550 confirmed infections and over 100 fatalities, while neighbouring Uganda has recorded a limited number of cases linked to cross-border movement from the DRC.

Health experts have stressed the importance of community engagement and public trust in managing disease outbreaks, warning that resistance from local populations could undermine preparedness efforts.

One dead, others arrested as anti-Ebola facility protest erupts in Kenya

The Senate has intensified its oversight of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), demanding detailed explanations for billions of naira spent from funds released to the agency under the 2025 budget.

The development followed an investigative hearing of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission, where lawmakers raised concerns over several expenditure items contained in the commission’s financial records.

Chairman of the committee, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, disclosed that,”records obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria indicated that the commission received N16.6 billion in budgetary releases. However, only N13 billion remains in its accounts, suggesting that about N3.6 billion has already been spent”. 

Among the expenditures questioned by lawmakers was an alleged N153 million payment for the rental of a one-room liaison office in Abuja, as well as N2.5 billion recorded as implied expenditure.

Senator Kalu described the financial report submitted by the commission as unsatisfactory and insisted that all spending must be properly justified.

Several members of the committee also expressed dissatisfaction with the documentation presented by the commission, calling for greater transparency in the management of public funds.

Responding to the concerns, SEDC Managing Director, Mark Okoye, defended the agency’s spending, maintaining that all expenditures were prudently undertaken and based on actual cash releases to prevent the accumulation of unfunded liabilities.

Despite the explanation, lawmakers remained unconvinced and directed the commission to provide comprehensive records of all contracts awarded, payments made and supporting documents relating to its expenditures.

The committee gave the SEDC until June 23 to submit the requested documents and indicated that the commission would be invited for a further appearance after reviewing the records.

The probe is part of the Senate’s ongoing oversight of federal agencies to ensure accountability and transparency in the utilisation of public funds.

Senate demands full account of N3.6bn SEDC spending, summons commission 

Power Power Generation Companies, GenCos, has raised an alarm that the Nigerian government is yet to pay  N3.3 trillion approved for the power sector by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 

The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, Dr. Joy Ogaji disclosed this in a recent webinar. 

DAILY POST reports that in April 2026, presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had announced that President Tinubu had approved a N3.3 trillion power sector debt settlement. 

According to Ogaji, the government’s debt figures remained a ‘moving target.’

She insisted that while the Nigerian government-approved N3.3 trillion power sector debt accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025, GenCos believe that the figure stood at N7 trillion.

​Ogaji explained that the separate N501 billion bond raised between December and January to settle a negotiated N827.16 billion chunk of current debt remain unsettled. 

According to her, only five GenCos operating 14 plants (Geregu, Ibom Power, FIPL, NDPHC, and Mabon Energy) signed onto it because it required others to take a massive 50 percent cut. 

“The last one was N3.3tn before they appointed a new special adviser on power. Now, let me tell you that from that N3.3 trillion or N2.8 trillion, to date, we have not received a dime. Nothing has been received by the GenCos,” she stated.

Nigerian govt yet to pay N3.3tn power sector debt approved by Tinubu – GenCos

The Federal government has been advised to protect Nigerian communities and educational institutions from being invaded by Boko Haram and other terror groups.

The advice came from the 15th Biennial Mother’s Union Conference of the Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Umuahia,  Anglican Communion held at Ubakala, Umuahia.

The President, Women Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Umuahia, Gospel Ogechi Geo-Ibeabuchi in her address, warned that many families were being displaced, while communities and pupils were being attacked by terrorists in different States of the federation.

Geo-Ibeabuchi challenged the federal government “to prove the effectiveness of its security policies by ensuring that no community or school is again overrun by bandits”.

According to her, recent security incidents reported in parts of Northern Nigeria, the South West and sections of the South East underscore the importance of strengthening intelligence gathering, improving collaboration among security agencies and adopting proactive measures capable of preventing further escalation.

She also urged the Abia State government and security agencies  not to overlook security concerns in communities around Umuahia, including Amakama, Ohiya and Lodu, emphasising that early intervention and sustained vigilance remain critical to safeguarding residents and maintaining peace.

She said many Nigerians were grappling with economic hardship, hunger and uncertainty, adding that government at all levels “should remain attentive to the concerns of ordinary citizens”.

Pupils, communities need effective protection from terrorists – Anglican women tell Nigerian government 

Portugal forward, Francisco Trincão, has characterized Nigeria as a tough opponent and anticipates a difficult match when the two countries play in an international friendly on Wednesday. 

With wins over Zimbabwe and Jamaica and a draw against Poland in their previous three friendly games, the Super Eagles are in strong form going into the match. 

Trincão maintained that Portugal’s main goal is still to carry out their strategy and build momentum before the FIFA World Cup, despite Nigeria’s impressive recent performances. 

Speaking at the press conference on Tuesday, Trincão highlighted the physical characteristics of both African teams and compared the Super Eagles to Congo, Portugal’s opponent in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

According to Record, Trincão stated, “We need to take advantage of the game. These two teams are comparable. Both of them are physical. We must concentrate on what we have been practicing, examine our options and learn some subtleties from them.

Regarding Portugal’s strategy for the match, the former Barcelona player emphasized that the team would prioritize its own performance instead of specifically adjusting to Nigeria.

“We will strive to perform at our best. They are a team comparable to Congo. We will play in accordance with our training. Our focus will be on ourselves rather than on Nigeria. It will be challenging. We aim to deliver a strong performance and enter the World Cup with confidence,” he stated.

As Portugal seeks to finalize their preparations for the World Cup, the Super Eagles are keen to achieve a favorable outcome and advance their rebuilding efforts in anticipation of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Friendly: Portugal star, Trincão compares Nigeria to Congo, reveals strategy to beat Super Eagles

A man was nabbed for allegedly stealing fish from a pond in Okodi community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The suspect was reportedly caught on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026.

Community members hung the stolen fish on the suspect’s neck and tied him to a pole as he begged for forgiveness. 

A Special Adviser to the Bayelsa State Governor on New Media, Oviezemufam Sasime also shared the photos on Facebook.

“The greatest fisherman that ever liveth from Okodi community in Ogbia LGA,” he captioned the post

Manchester City have confirmed that Divine Mukasa has signed a new deal with the club.

The new deal will keep the 18-year-old midfielder at the Etihad Stadium until 2030.

Mukasa joined City in 2023 and has since shone for the club’s Under-18s and Elite Development Squad.

He also eventually earned a place in Pep Guardiola’s squad as he made his senior City debut in September 2025.

Mukasa has a total of six appearances for the first team, and he also gained valuable experience on loan at Leicester City in the second half of the campaign.

He scored two goals and provided three assists in 15 Championship appearances.

“Everyone at the Club would like to congratulate Divine on his contract extension,” Man City’s statement partly read.

After signing his new deal, Mukasa said: “I am really excited to see what the future has in store for me.”

Man City confirm deal for Mukasa

Former Arsenal forward, Theo Walcott, has said that England forward Marcus Rashford is the player he is most excited to watch at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He believes Rashford will play a major part for England at the World Cup after his outstanding loan season at Barcelona.

“Rashford this year has been outstanding. I have watched him quite a lot,” Walcott told the BBC.

“It’s been great for him. He would be a dead cert to start for me.

“The way he’s played, that freedom, that enjoyment. We want to see that smile. Rashford’s going to be a major part of this tournament.

“I’m looking forward to watching him. Out of all the players, I’m most psyched about him. I think he’s brave to go abroad – it’s great when English players go.”

World Cup 2026: ‘He’s brave’ – Walcott names England player he’s most excited to watch