Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged candidates of the NDC in Lagos State to see public office as a responsibility to serve the people rather than an opportunity to enjoy privileges. Obi gave the charge on Tuesday during a dinner organised for Lagos...
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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a major improvement in Nigeria’s cancer care system, urging the government to establish fully equipped specialised cancer centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones to save more lives. Obi made the appeal on Wednesday after spending time with...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) facility in Abuja to sign the condolence register for personnel who died in the recent military aircraft crash, describing their deaths as a painful loss to the nation. Obi disclosed the visit in...
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi have expressed deep sorrow over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Ondo State that claimed 25 lives. In separate condolence messages issued on Tuesday, the three...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a blistering attack on the opposition, declaring the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as a “joint ticket of corruption.” He spoke during a high-powered political engagement...
. In many of Prof. Chinua Achebe’s novels, he used proverbs to deepen his message; for instance, “having the yam and the knife” means that someone has complete control, absolute power, or the total ability to decide how a resource or situation is handled.In Nigerian and West African contexts,...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate rescue of about 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly abducted while travelling to their orientation camp, warning that insecurity must never be accepted as a normal part of life in Nigeria....
What Happened to the Peace Accord?: A Memo to the National Peace Committee, By CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU
What Happened to the Peace Accord?: A Memo to the National Peace Committee, By CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU
As Nigeria marked 66 years of independence this past week, the Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, turned prayerful. Mr. Tenebe is not priest, pastor, or Imam. He claims to be a professional politician. Ordinarily, that should mean that he is interested...
President Tinubu delivered a mostly predictable Independence Day address to the nation. In one respect, the speech was somewhat different. It sang about the new statistics of economic recovery that Western media and domestic economics elite have recently been rehashing. The external reserve has climbed to the neighbourhood of...
Obi unveils strategy for protecting votes, announces global digital town hall ahead of 2027 election
Obi unveils strategy for protecting votes, announces global digital town hall ahead of 2027 election
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced plans to engage Nigerians at home and abroad in a global digital town hall focused on protecting votes and preparing for the 2027 general election. Obi made the announcement in a post shared on his verified X account on...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s Independence will have little meaning if citizens cannot freely express themselves without fear, urging leaders to protect the democratic rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The former Anambra State governor made the remarks in a post on his verified...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to use the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary as a time for honest reflection, saying the nation is facing worsening poverty, hunger, insecurity and unemployment despite its enormous human and natural resources. In his Independence Day message released...
National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has said presidential hopeful Peter Obi will not allow delayed budget implementation if elected, promising to introduce fiscal discipline and responsible economic management. The party’s spokesman, Osa Director, said Obi’s administration would end what he described as the practice of implementing annual budgets years after...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for urgent government action to improve the living conditions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sokoto State after visiting a camp housing more than 1,000 displaced Nigerians. Obi made the call on Wednesday while concluding his two-day visit to...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday received thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties into the NDC during a town hall...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday visited the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, where he called for national unity, improved security, job creation and renewed hope for poor Nigerians. Obi was accompanied by his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is hale and hearty and remains focused on delivering on his mandate despite being away from Abuja on a working vacation, the Presidency has said. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu’s absence from the Federal Capital Territory...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the poor state of sports development in Nigeria, saying the sector has huge potential to empower young people and drive social change. Obi stated this after attending a local league match between Enugu Rangers FC and Ikorodu...
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying Nigeria should be represented by its President at such an important global gathering. Obi made the remarks in a statement shared on his official X account on Sunday,...
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian editors to remain committed to protecting democracy by promoting accountability, transparency and responsible journalism. Obi made the call while speaking at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu State. The conference,...