P eter Obi has pushed back hard against a story making the rounds online that he told Nigerian soldiers to turn down any salary increase until after the 2027 elections. The Labour Party leader said the claim was false, and that it twisted everything he stands for when it comes to the men and women in uniform. “I wish to address a recent report that falsely attributes a statement to me, suggesting that Nigerian soldiers should refuse any salary increments until after the elections,” Obi said on Tuesday. “This assertion is entirely untrue.” For Obi, the issue has never been about pay. It’s about protection. He said his respect for the military, especially those on the frontlines, has not changed.  “My profound respect for our security forces, particularly the Nigerian Army personnel who diligently serve and protect our nation under challenging conditions, is unwavering,” he stated. “I have consistently advocated for the adequate provision of equipment, motivation, and protection for ...

N ollywood actress Temitope Osoba’s death has sparked new questions after her fiancé said she died at a police station in Ikorodu, not from cancer. According to a report by Punch Newspaper , Prophet Itunu Onadeko said he was told around midnight by a stranger that the 40-year-old actress died at the station. He added that he does not know which exact station, but later reported himself at a nearby one. Onadeko explained that Osoba had gone to visit Mrs Kehinde Osoba with her hairdresser before the incident. He dismissed claims that cancer, lack of money, or abuse caused her death, saying she had recovered from surgery and that donations for her treatment went directly to her account. He also denied preventing her from driving, noting she drove herself to Iperu days before she died, and said they lived together peacefully. Recall that in November 2024, the actress spoke publicly about her diagnosis and surgery to treat breast cancer in an interview which surfaced online, alongside appea...

O n Sunday, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Sarah Adi Enoch, addressed the issue and said the real debt figures are much lower and are already recorded by the Debt Management Office. According to Champion Newspaper , Taraba’s local debt stood at N85.51 billion as of December 31, 2025. That’s N2.45 billion less than the N87.96 billion the state had before Governor Agbu Kefas came into office. Dr. Enoch explained that an old DMO report from March 2023 is being misquoted online. That report only showed the state’s position as of September 2022, not what things look like now. She also spoke on foreign loans. Taraba’s external debt moved slightly from $46.47 million in 2022 to $48.04 million in 2025. She described the increase as small, but said the government is keeping an eye on it because of exchange rate changes. On the N206.78 billion bank loan that has been trending, she clarified that the State Assembly approved it in 2023 with Zenith, UBA, Fidelity and Keystone banks. The loan was...