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Former head of the British Army, Richard Dannatt has warned that Vladimir Putin may be entering a potentially perilous phase in the war, citing mounting battlefield losses, economic strain and intensifying Western sanctions.Speaking on the Ukraine: The Latest podcast, Lord Dannatt said the Russian president could soon face significant internal and external pressure.“I think potentially this is a very dangerous moment for Vladimir,” he said.He argued that the combined weight of sanctions and recruitment challenges could create serious instability for Moscow.“The economic sanctions that the West has imposed on him are beginning to bite,” he added. “If that happens and he also finds that he can’t recruit the manpower that he wants and has to go for some kind of conscription, then I th...

February 27, 2026 7:30 amThe Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, bringing to an end months of speculation over his political future.In a 14-minute statewide broadcast from his new governor’s office, the governor announced that he had decamped with his entire cabinet and all PDP officials, stating that his decision was in the developmental interest of the people of Adamawa State.Immediately after the broadcast, Peoples Democratic Party flags were dismantled in the governor’s office and across the Government House.He said, “Fellow citizens of Adamawa State, I address you today in this manner due to the magnitude of what we have at stake, the regard we have for you and the...

Veteran journalist, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has officially announced her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State.In an open letter dated February 26, 2026, Sarafa-Yusuf said her decision came after extensive consultations and careful consideration. She described herself as a steady and dependable choice, noting that if elected to succeed Dapo Abiodun, her administration would prioritise stability, unity, and institutional harmony.“I am putting myself forward as the safest option,” she wrote.According to her, she brings vast experience in navigating government institutions and processes, enjoys broad acceptance across Ogun’s diverse communities, and remains composed under pressure.Highlighting her relationship with the incumbent governor, Sarafa-Yusuf ...

The Senate on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to remove the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Magaji, over what lawmakers described as a persistent refusal to appear before its Committee on Finance.The resolution followed a motion raised by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu during a session where members of the President’s economic team were present for engagement with the committee.Tension rose at the commencement of the meeting when agency heads were introduced and senators observed the absence of the CAC Registrar-General, who had been invited to account for the commission’s activities, particularly on revenue matters.Moving the motion, Kalu expressed anger over what he termed repeated disregard for legislative oversight, accusing the CAC boss of cons...

World Economic Forum President and CEO Borge Brende has resigned after reports surfaced that he had exchanged emails and text messages with convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein.In a statement, Forum Co-Chairs Andre Hoffmann and Larry Fink said Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim chief and president.Brende, who has led the WEF since 2017, said he made the decision after the US Justice Department disclosed that he had attended three business dinners with Epstein and exchanged emails and text messages with him."After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. My time here, spanning 8-1/2 years, has been profoundly rewarding," he said on Thursday.Although he did not mention Epstein in his statement, he said, "I am grat...

The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, Oyo State Command, has arrested a visitor who attempted to smuggle suspected hard drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olanrewaju Anjorin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Mr. Anjorin said the male visitor was apprehended during routine security checks conducted on visitors and their belongings at the facility’s entrance.He noted that the suspect, who claimed to be visiting an inmate, was found to have concealed substances suspected to be Colorado and hemp inside a portion of cooked rice and pasta. The PRO stated that further investigation revealed inconsistencies in the suspect’s stated purpose for the vis...

A family has announced the funeral of ten members who lost their lives in a motor accident while returning from Christmas celebrations The victims, Chidi Ejimnkeonye, a Nigeria Customs Service officer, his wife, Ijeoma, their four children, and four other relatives, were involved in the accident along the Loko-Nasarawa road.The family was traveling together from East to their base in Abuja when the tragedy occurred on January 6, 2026.‎‎The loss has left the community in shock and mourning. The funeral service will be held on March 20, 2026 in Ogboko, Idea to South Local Government Area of Imo State. A family member, Mbuba Richy, shared the obituary in a Facebook post on Thursday, February 26. “See my beloved brother CHIDI EJIMNKEONYE, a 3 sta...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he has no plan to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform that brought him into office.Recall that he made this known on Thursday in Ibadan during the Omituntun Ramadan Lecture.While speaking before party members and supporters, the governor said he remains committed to the PDP and will continue to stand with the party.He made it clear that he is not considering any move away from it.Makinde stated that his loyalty remains with the party and its ideals.He said the PDP must place its attention on good governance and the ability to deliver results to the people, rather than building support around any single individual.According to him, public service should be the main focus of every political actor.His co...

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued fresh guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria, citing growing concerns over indiscriminate conferment and misuse of such honours.In a public notice released on its official X page on Thursday, the commission said the new framework was approved under its powers in the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.“The Commission has observed, with grave concern, the increasing incidence of indiscriminate conferment and misuse of Honorary Doctorate Degrees within the Nigerian University System,” the notice stated. “In response to this development, the Management of the Commission has approved comprehensive G...