Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the reported directive by the United States Embassy in Nigeria to evacuate its staff, describing the development as a troubling signal for the country’s future and investment climate. Obi made the remarks in...
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The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the recent political attacks targeted at Nigeria’s opposition parties. During the visit, the PDP acknowledged the growing and shared threat confronting opposition political parties in the...
Top opposition figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Wednesday spearheaded a protest in Abuja against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its refusal to recognize the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described Nigeria as a “disgraced country,” citing poor healthcare funding and misplaced national priorities as the world marked World Health Day. In a strongly worded post shared on X, Obi called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, lamenting that the...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s reported approval of ₦3.3 trillion to settle debts in Nigeria’s power sector, questioning the effectiveness of previous approvals and calling for greater transparency. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on...
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed claims linking President Bola Tinubu to the political challenges facing former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing such allegations as unfair and misleading. Reacting to comments from Obi’s media team, Onanuga said President Tinubu should not be blamed for Obi’s political decisions,...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over renewed killings across several states, less than 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians that such violence would not recur. In a post shared on his X handle, Obi lamented that fresh attacks...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and resilient despite current economic and governance challenges, saying Easter offers renewed faith in a better Nigeria. In a message shared on his X handle on Sunday to mark the Easter celebration, Obi encouraged citizens...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Nigeria, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as a lack of compassion and presence in response to recent killings in Plateau State and earlier violence in Benue State. In a post on his official X account,...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stirred fresh political debate after criticising individuals he described as former defenders of democracy who, according to him, have now become “destroyers” of democratic ideals. Obi made the remarks in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday, March 28, travelled to Aba, Abia State, where he met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and commended ongoing development efforts in the commercial city. Obi disclosed this in a post on his official X (formerly...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has donated ₦30 million to Paul University Awka to support the institution’s growth and development, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to education as a key driver of national progress. Obi disclosed this in a post shared on X following his visit...
Tributes have continued to pour in for former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led political leaders across party lines in condoling with El-Rufai, describing the late...
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday joined dignitaries from across Nigeria to pay final respects to renowned cleric, Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai, at a solemn funeral ceremony held at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, Abia State. Among prominent personalities present at the burial was the Governor of...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated the need for purposeful leadership and national unity following a strategic visit to Kaduna State as part of his ongoing nationwide consultations. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, Obi disclosed that he met with key party stakeholders, including...
Nigeria has again come under scrutiny following its ranking among the world’s most terrorised countries in the latest Global Terrorism Index, with former presidential candidate Peter Obi describing the development as a troubling reflection of leadership failure. Reacting to the report, Obi said the country’s position highlights a dangerous...
Former presidential candidate and political leader, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over a new report highlighting Nigeria’s growing poverty crisis. In a statement on his official channels, Obi referenced a policy study released by Agora Policy, supported by the Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation Programme and the United...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported attack on the office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, describing the incident as a serious assault on democratic values in the country. Reacting to the...
President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi have extended their condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, a legendary Super Eagles midfielder who passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. President Tinubu in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joined the Nigerian football community in...
Former presidential candidate of the Peter Obi has criticised Nigerian lawmakers over a proposed electoral amendment that reportedly removes certificate forgery, age falsification and false declarations as grounds for challenging election results at tribunals. Reacting in a post on his verified account on the social media platform X, Obi...