Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorised personnel strength of the Russian Armed Forces to 2,441,630. According to the decree published by Kremlin-aligned media, the new authorised strength includes 1,550,500 active-duty military personnel. The order represents an increase of 15,500 personnel in the overall authorised strength of the Russian military, roughly…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy if elected, saying his administration would first tackle corruption across the country. Obi made the promise on Monday at a town hall meeting in Sokoto State organised for the joint Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general…
Comedian Seyi Law has sparked a debate on social media after taking to Instagram to mock Peter Obi over his long-standing claims about the financial state of Anambra State when he left office as governor. Obi, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has frequently highlighted his record of financial prudence, claiming that…
Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a 30-year-old man, Yahaya Mohammed, who is suspected of having links to a kidnapping syndicate operating in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Mohammed was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following a report about the movement of suspected kidnappers…
Here’s a polished rewrite with clearer attribution and a more news-style flow: Rewritten News Report The media aide to Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, Daniel Ezeigwe, has disputed former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s claim that he and his wife are “godparents” to the children of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Obi made the statement…
Here’s a cleaner, publication-ready rewrite with the duplicated passages consolidated: Passenger Dies After Jumping From Moving Bus in Lagos A passenger has died after reportedly jumping from a moving commercial bus that later crashed into a median pole at Ogunlana Junction, inward Ojuelegba, in Surulere, Lagos. The incident involved a Volkswagen commercial bus with registration…
The Jigawa State Hisbah Board has arrested eight people in Kazaure Local Government Area over alleged same-sex acts following a complaint filed by a 22-year-old man. The Board’s Public Relations Officer, Dauda Hadejia, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 26, 2026. According to Hadejia, the complainant alleged that nine individuals had engaged in…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has said he believes global governance could improve if women were given the opportunity to lead governments around the world for two years. Obama made the remark while discussing the importance of creating opportunities for younger generations and new voices to play a greater role in shaping society. Reflecting on…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he will not resort to personal attacks against President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the office of the president commands his respect. Obi made the statement on Friday, September 25, at the 2026 All Nigeria Editors’ Conference in Enugu, held under the theme, “The…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit filed by the Registered Trustees of the Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered…
