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An alleged armed attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi and chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, Edo State on Tuesday has thrown fresh alarm over the safety of opposition political figures in Nigeria, with bullet holes left on the gate of former All Progressives Congress National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun’s…
The Obidient Movement has formally rejected the results of last Saturday’s Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, declaring the exercise a “brazen assault” on democracy and calling for a full and transparent review of the outcome, even as the group mourns the killing of one of its polling agents during what it has described…
Mounting congestion and administrative pressure at a major examination registration centre in Anambra State have drawn fresh concern from the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who says candidates risk missing the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) through no fault of theirs. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, raised the issue…
Celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, known widely as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly declared he will not support Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, signalling a definitive break from the former Anambra State governor whose 2023 campaign he actively backed. The socialite and nightlife entrepreneur made the announcement during an Instagram exchange with followers…
The Nigerian political landscape witnessed a dramatic escalation on Monday as Peter Obi joined hundreds of aggrieved youths at the National Assembly. This unexpected appearance followed several days of rising tensions over the controversial 2026 amendments to the Electoral Act. Protesters primarily demand the immediate reinstatement of mandatory electronic transmission of results from all…
Peter Obi has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. The former Labour Party candidate confirmed his bid during a recent interactive session in Abuja. This early declaration seeks to mobilize his support base well ahead of the next cycle. Obi emphasized his commitment to rescuing Nigeria from its current path of…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a sharp rebuke of President Bola Tinubu’s recent international travels. He accused the President of prioritising foreign engagements over the escalating domestic challenges facing the Nigerian people. Speaking in Ibadan during the golden jubilee celebration of Oyo State, Obi described January as a “distressing month.” He highlighted the…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters of opposition leaders against exchanging insults, warning that such attacks only serve to strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on the social media platform X on Monday, Atiku stated that anyone who insults Peter Obi, the former presidential…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over reports that Nigeria spent about $9 million on foreign lobbyists in Washington, describing the move as another example of misplaced priorities amid worsening socio-economic conditions at home. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle…
Former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, has defended the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by political leaders in the South-East, describing the move as strategic, realistic, and firmly rooted in the President’s performance in office. Chime made the remarks in a statement released on Wednesday, following last weekend’s endorsement of…
