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Stop Obsessing Over Obi, NDC Candidate’s Camp Replies Soludo

The media team of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to stop focusing excessively on Obi and instead concentrate on governing the state. Obi previously served as governor of Anambra State.

The response followed a publication reportedly linked to the ruling political establishment in Anambra, which called on residents of the state to reject Obi and the opposition.

However, Idris Zekeri Jnr., Obi’s Media Adviser and spokesman for Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), dismissed the publication. He explained that Obi’s camp deliberately chose not to engage in an extensive exchange because doing so would give undue attention to what he described as an example of institutional absurdity.

Trump Says US Will Assist Russia Following Siberian Plague Institute Death

US President Donald Trump has said the United States would assist Russia following the death of a laboratory worker at a plague research facility in Siberia.

Trump made the comment on Monday, October 5, 2026, while speaking to journalists at the White House before departing for Nebraska. He described the reported situation as a “big problem for Russia.”

The incident occurred after a worker at the Siberian plague research institute became ill and later died under circumstances that have not been disclosed. Following the death, authorities reportedly placed dozens of people under quarantine as a precaution.

Appeal Court Reserves Judgment on El-Rufai’s Bail Appeal

The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has reserved its decision on an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai challenging the refusal of his bail request by the Kaduna State High Court.

The three-member panel, headed by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, reserved judgment after hearing submissions from lawyers representing El-Rufai and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The appellate court did not announce a date for delivering its ruling.

After the proceedings, ICPC lead counsel Ayodeji Adedipe maintained that the Kaduna State High Court was justified in rejecting El-Rufai’s bail application. He consequently asked the Court of Appeal to dismiss the former governor’s appeal.

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu to Honour Olusi at 90th Birthday Celebration

The Lagos State Government is preparing a three-day programme to celebrate the 90th birthday of elder statesman Prince Tajudeen Olusi.

The celebration will be hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and will feature President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as Special Guests of Honour.

The activities are scheduled to commence on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and will include a leadership symposium, the unveiling of an educational fund and academy, as well as a special prayer and thanksgiving service.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the chairman of the planning committee, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the events are expected to attract members of Olusi’s family, political associates, traditional rulers, community leaders, public officials, business executives and other distinguished guests.

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