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October 13, 2026 DSDaily Star Notes, World

Russian plague’ fears spread across Chinese social media, residents urged to stockpile food

Residents across China are reportedly stockpiling food and supplies over online fears that a suspected “Russian plague” outbreak could trigger Covid-style lockdowns, Daily Star reports. Chinese news channel FTV said people have been scrambling…

October 13, 2026 CNCBS News Notes, Political Landscape

Mike Johnson says he’ll stay as GOP leader even if Republicans lose House

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson says he intends to remain GOP leader if Republicans lose their House majority in November, though he remains confident about the party’s chances. “In the unlikely scenario where…

October 13, 2026 SRSahara Reporters Crime Scene, Notes

Ex-Imo Governor Okorocha arrested over alleged forgery, impersonation

Former Imo State Governor and ex-Senator for Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has been arrested over alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. SaharaReporters learnt that Nigeria Police Force operatives took him into custody on Monday…

October 13, 2026 AJAl Jazeera Notes, World

Trump: US may have gone ‘too far’ in targeting Iran’s leadership

VIA ALJAZEERA: Trump has suggested the US may have gone too far in targeting Iran’s leadership, saying Washington is struggling to identify officials with whom it can negotiate. “We might have gone too far…

October 13, 2026 PGPeoples Gazette Crime Scene

$17bn seized as FBI storms Yahoo Boys hub in Ghana

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized about $17 billion and arrested hundreds of suspected fraudsters in a raid on a Yahoo Boys enclave in Ghana. FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed this on…

October 13, 2026 RRifnote Media, Notes

Nigerian News: Morning Headlines – 13 October 2026

Court Strikes Out Fake PFIPC DG Adeyemi’s Eight-Count Charge ABUJA – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count criminal charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged fake Director-General of the…

October 13, 2026 VVanguard Business and Economy, Notes

Dollar to Naira exchange rate update – October 13, 2026

VIA VANGUARD: The naira remained relatively stable on Tuesday, with the official market holding steady while the parallel market kept its premium. Market Buying Selling NFEM (official) ₦1,332.49 ₦1,332.49 Parallel market ₦1,365–₦1,370 ₦1,375–₦1,390 Data…

October 12, 2026 PPunch Notes, Top Headlines

Buratai breaks silence on $1bn arms fund, says Defence Ministry managed procurement not him

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), says the $1bn approved for defence procurement during his tenure was released to the Ministry of Defence, not to him or the armed services,…

October 12, 2026 TTThe Times Football, Notes

Arsène Wenger tipped to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency

Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is being considered as a potential challenger to FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the governing body’s presidential election scheduled for March 2027. According to The Times, opponents of…

October 12, 2026 THThe Hill Notes, World

Katie Zacharia begins as White House press secretary, to face reporters Tuesday

President Donald Trump has said his new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, will hold her first press conference on Tuesday, The Hill reports. In a Sunday evening Truth Social post, Trump said: “I…