A high-level coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s (LP) Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and others descended into chaos as delegates from Jigawa State disrupted the proceedings. The ongoing coalition meeting at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly disrupted following a disagreement over representation for …

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has refuted claims that he betrayed former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party ex-presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, which started trending on Saturday, El-Rufai, who recently left the All Progressives Congress for the Social Democratic Party, urged opposition leaders, including Atiku, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State …

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to prioritise improving existing road infrastructure in the country over building new ones. Obi disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday, citing the tanker explosion that occurred on the Ilorin-Jebba expressway in Kwara State on Friday. It was reported that a preliminary investigation revealed that the tanker, which …

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed admiration for lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. Obi disclosed this in a tweet on Friday, following his visit to Farotimi, who recently returned from a correctional facility in Ekiti. The politician noted that Farotimi remains in high spirits despite his ordeal and described him as a …

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to prioritize education and healthcare, particularly for the girl child, as key steps towards national development. In a post on his X handle, Obi highlighted the importance of advocating for the rights of the girl child, calling it both a moral duty and a strategic …

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that anyone claiming to receive credit alerts through prayer should be investigated for potential theft. In a clip from his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Sunday, Obi emphasised the importance of hard work and productivity, stating that God cannot bless “someone who is sleeping.” He said, “God …

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has advocated for forgiveness and the need for unity among the Nigerians in the wake of the 90th birthday celebration of former military leader, Gen. Yakubu Gowon. Gowon, who clocked 90 on Saturday, 19 October 2024, has been greeted by many personalities and bodies nationwide, including President Bola Tinubu, former …

The Labour Party presidential flagbearer during the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi has faulted the foreign trips embarked upon by both President Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima. He said the trips, coming when the country is grappling with domestic challenges, were concerning. It was reported that Tinubu departed for the United Kingdom on 2 October …

The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented the failure of the Federal Government to address the demands which fuelled the nationwide hunger protests, tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. Obi stated this in a series of tweets on Monday, urging President Bola Tinubu to “distance himself from sycophants and surround himself with individuals who will present the unvarnished truth.” …

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has hailed the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, regarding the alarm he raised on the extensive looting of Nigeria’s treasury and assets by public officials. In a statement on Monday via X, Obi expressed his support for prioritising the fight against grand corruption. He said, …