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Kwankwaso’s Comment on Yari Appointment Shows Opposition Anxiety, Group Says

Robert Imoh — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:25:46 +0000

A North-West grassroots mobilisation group, APC Daga Titi Zuwa Titi, has described former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso’s comments on the appointment of Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council as a sign of growing concern within the opposition camp. The group’s National Coordinator, Jaafar Hassan, made the assertion […]

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Robert Imoh — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:31:25 +0000

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri and Peter Obi have called for greater justice, accountability and good governance as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and improve development. The two political figures spoke on Tuesday, August 11, at the annual Democracy Dialogue in Bauchi, where political leaders and stakeholders gathered to discuss the future of […]

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Peter Obi at 65: CharlyBoy Sends Birthday Prayers, Praises His Courage

Robert Imoh — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:34 +0000

Maverick entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has celebrated Peter Obi on his 65th birthday. Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, marked the milestone on Sunday. CharlyBoy sent his goodwill message through a series of posts on his X page, formerly known as Twitter. In the posts, the activist […]

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Peter Obi Commends Security Personnel Over Safe Rescue of Oyo Schoolchildren

Robert Imoh — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:43:30 +0000

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has praised security personnel and other individuals involved in the safe rescue of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. Obi made the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday in Enugu. He said he was deeply relieved by the safe return of the children and thanked […]

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Peter Obi Urges Action as UN Warns of Worsening Hunger in Northern Nigeria

Robert Imoh — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:15:20 +0000

Mr Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has expressed concern over the worsening food crisis in Northern Nigeria following a fresh warning by the United Nations World Food Programme. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, said the warning should prompt urgent action from the Federal Government and state governments before the […]

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Peter Obi Pledges National Unity, Human Capital Development in New Nigeria Vision

Robert Imoh — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:04:58 +0000

Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated that national unity and human capital development will form the cornerstone of his leadership agenda. Obi made the statement on Wednesday while outlining his vision for what he described as a productive and prosperous Nigeria in a post shared on his official […]

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Federal High Court Adjourns NDC Suit Challenging Sections of Electoral Act 2026

Robert Imoh — Mon, 25 May 2026 13:56:23 +0000

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging specific provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, to June 9, 2026, for hearing. The case could not proceed on Monday due to the absence of Justice Mohammed Umar. The NDC, registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]

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Champion Newspapers vote Obi “most impactful 4th Republic politician”

Robert Imoh — Sun, 26 May 2024 07:02:20 +0000

Mr Peter Obi, on Saturday received the 2023 Champion Newspapers’ Most Impactful Politician of the Fourth Republic (1999 to 2023). Champion Newspapers Ltd. gave the award to Obi at the Champion Annual Awards held on Saturday night in Lagos. The organisation described Obi as a distinguished leader widely recognised for his contributions to public policy, […]

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Obi, Nweke, others, urge youths to take action to attain the SDGs by 2030

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:24:12 +0000

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi and former Information Minister, Mr Frank Nweke Jr., have urged Nigerian youths to take positive actions to actualize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). They noted that the action youths took today would help in actualizing and achieving United Nations SDGs in 2030. They gave the advice during […]

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FG challenges Obi to provide clarification on leaked audio conversation

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:32:01 +0000

The Federal Government has challenged the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to clarify his position on a leaked audio of the conversation he allegedly had with a prominent Nigerian cleric. The audio clip as released by an online newspaper was an alleged conversation between Obi and the founder of Living Faith Church […]

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2023 Election: ‘Obidient’ Movement holds nationwide rally in support of Obi

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:14:23 +0000

Ahead of the Feb. 25 Presidential Election, the Obidient Movement, the umbrella name for supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, staged a nationwide march in support of their candidate. A statement issued by the organizing committee of the event on Saturday in Abuja, said that the march was carried out […]

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Clark endorses Obi for 2023

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:31:21 +0000

Elder statesman and Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has endorsed Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) as his preferred candidate for Feb. 25 presidential poll. Clark said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, saying that Nigeria needed a leader who was transparent and well educated and that Obi fitted into that […]

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I will rebuild Nigeria – Obi

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:32:15 +0000

Business activities and vehicular movements were halted on Friday in Benin, following the huge crowd that thronged the various streets to welcome the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Addressing party supporters at the Baptist Convention Ground, venue of Labour Party’s Presidential rally, Obi promised to rebuild the country if elected. […]

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South-East has no issues with my nomination, says Obi

Robby Akeju — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:56:39 +0000

The vice presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi, says there is no issue with the people and leaders of South-East over his nomination as running mate to Atiku Abubakar. Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, stated said this in Abuja on Wednesday. Obi was reacting to comments credited to some South–East leaders that they […]

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World Teachers’ Day: Obi salutes Nigerian teachers, charges govt to take them serious

Robby Akeju — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:34:26 +0000

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has lauded the great contributions of Nigerian teachers towards the country’s development and charged governments at all levels to take them serious by doing more to appreciate them. “I wish to use the opportunity offered by this year’s World Teachers Day to express my personal gratitude to […]

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