Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has called for social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to face prosecution over an alleged fake audio clip linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Onanuga made the statement in a post shared on his X handle on Wednesday while reacting...
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed details of high-level engagements with South African ministers and political leaders aimed at addressing growing concerns surrounding immigration, regional cooperation, and the treatment of African foreigners in South Africa. Obi disclosed this in a statement shared on Saturday after meeting...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated N10 million towards the reconstruction of Practising Primary School, Agulu, in Anambra State, following the destruction of part of the historic institution by fire last year. Obi disclosed this o Thursday in a post shared on his X handle after...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the poor state of education in parts of Nigeria despite huge donor support received over the years, saying the crisis reflects failures in leadership, accountability and governance rather than lack of funding. In a post shared on X,...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over what he described as Nigeria’s growing loss of humanity following the brutal killing of a teacher and the rape and murder of an elderly woman. In a strongly worded post shared on X, Obi said the disturbing...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that the country’s rising debt servicing obligations are beginning to overshadow investments in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and poverty reduction. In a statement shared on Monday on X following President...
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of 17 police officers and several soldiers during a recent terrorist attack on a military school in Yobe State. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Obi extended his condolences to the leadership...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as Nigeria’s growing culture of “ceremonial diplomacy,” insisting that foreign trips by government officials must translate into concrete economic benefits for citizens. In a lengthy post shared on X on Saturday, Obi compared the recent visit of...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Jallul Baba-Ahmed, brother of his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. In a condolence message shared on his X account on Friday, Obi described the news of Jallul Baba-Ahmed’s passing as shocking and painful,...
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Thursday joined Catholic clergy and faithful at the burial of the late Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, describing his passing as a painful loss to the Catholic Church and humanity. The requiem Mass and burial ceremony, held in...
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for increased support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as part of efforts to drive economic growth and job creation in Nigeria. Obi made this known after holding meetings in London with key stakeholders in...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian nurses and midwives in celebration of the 2026 World Nurses Day, describing them as the backbone of the nation’s healthcare system. In a message shared on his X handle on Monday, Obi praised healthcare workers for...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his outstanding performance in helping Galatasaray S.K. secure the Turkish Süper Lig title. Osimhen delivered a match-winning display by scoring twice in the decisive victory that confirmed Galatasaray as league champions, further cementing his reputation...
I have fallen victim to two sets of phone calls in recent weeks about political developments in Nigeria. Between foreign friends and associates on one hand and my local elite readers and friends on the other. The foreigners have uniformly expressed consternation at recent political developments in Nigeria. They...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria following a decision reached at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. Announcing the resolution on its official platform, the party declared, “NDC presidential ticket is zoned to the South!!” while also confirming...
Presidency has taken a swipe at the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), declaring that the opposition platform has failed to present any concrete blueprint for Nigeria despite positioning itself as an alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, made the remarks in a post shared on...
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the resurgence of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, expressing concern over the safety of Nigerians and other Africans affected by the violence. In a statement shared on his official handle on X, Obi described the attacks as alarming and unacceptable, stressing...
A new rift is emerging within Nigeria’s opposition bloc as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticises former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over alleged lack of engagement with its policies. In an interview on Monday, the ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused Obi of showing little interest in understanding...
Former vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has cast doubt on the likelihood of Peter Obi securing widespread support from Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a recent interview, Datti offered a candid assessment of the political landscape, suggesting that Obi may face an uphill task...
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have officially become members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape. The duo were presented with membership cards shortly after a closed-door meeting with top figures of the party,...