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 […]
I’m not fighting Tinubu – Peter Ob
Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he is not fighting President Bola Tinubu. Obi disclosed this while declaring his stand regarding the opposition coalition. Reports had said Obi agreed to be former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in 2027. But Obi denied the reports, saying he is in coalition […]
2027 coalition: Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term deal
There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The reporters that […]
Peter Obi celebrates Tems’ Grammy win, hails Nigerian youth talent
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems on her victory in the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday. He celebrated her achievement while commending the remarkable success of Nigerian youth in the entertainment industry. Taking to social media […]
