Okonkwo Alleges Assassination Attempt Over Edo Political Attack
A member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has described the attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi in Edo State as an attempted assassination and a politically motivated assault. Okonkwo made the allegation during an interview on Arise TV, saying he obtained details of the incident from […]
Peter Obi Supporters Launch ‘Village Boys Movement’
Supporters of former Peter Obi have launched a grassroots organization aimed at mobilizing support ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group, named the ‘Village Boys Movement,’ was introduced as a counterpart to the ‘City Boys Movement’ organized by President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, in support of the President’s re-election. Maazị Tochukwu Ezeoke, convener […]
Iyabo Ojo Defends FAAN Promo, Denies Payment
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has said she is willing to work with any political party committed to Nigeria’s development, following backlash over a promotional video she recorded for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN recently shared a video on X in which Ojo praised improvements at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. […]
Peter Obi Leads Protest Against Senate’s Election Results Decision
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja against the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, dubbed “Occupy National Assembly”, brought together Nigerian youths, pro-democracy activists, civil society groups, women’s organizations, and some members of the […]
Peter Obi Criticizes $9 Million US Lobbying Contract
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the Federal Government’s approval of a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States, calling it a national disgrace. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said the expenditure reflects a pattern of waste and mismanagement by Nigerian leaders. […]
Peter Obi Condemns Arrest Of 52 Edo Students Protesting Insecurity
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized the Edo State government over the arrest and remand of 52 students from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. In a statement, Obi described the detention as “unacceptable and dangerous for democracy,” stressing that citizens should not be punished for protesting against insecurity while kidnappers and bandits […]
Peter Obi Calls Nigeria Top Investment Destination
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described Nigeria as Africa’s most promising investment hub, citing its expanding youth population and long-term economic potential. Obi delivered the remarks on Monday in Monaco while speaking at the 4th Africa Day event organised by the Club des Entrepreneurs Monégasques en Afrique (CEMA). He said Africa remains the “continent […]
Peter Obi Re-affirms One-Term Presidency Pledge
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has restated his commitment to serving only one term if elected President of Nigeria. He said a four-year tenure is sufficient to make meaningful progress if leadership is guided by sincerity and service, not personal ambition. Obi made the remarks via his official X handle today, expressing surprise […]
Labour Party gives Peter Obi 48 hours to leave
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has given Peter Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the party after he joined the coalition. This was contained in a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja, today. Ifoh explained that the Labour Party under Abure’s leadership remains vehemently opposed to […]
No value for human lives – Peter Obi slams Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Benue state amid the incessant killings. In a post on X this morning, Obi claimed it showed Tinubu does not value human lives. He pointed to incidents in India and South Africa, as examples […]
