19 h. ago Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Benue State despite the ongoing killings. Obi said in a Monday morning post on X that it demonstrated Tinubu’s disregard for human life. He cited occurrences in India and South Africa as […] The post Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Senate prioritises electoral reforms ahead of 2027 —Bamidele

Tribune Online Senate prioritises electoral reforms ahead of 2027 —Bamidele The Senate has reeled out its modest achievements to commemorate its mid-term anniversary on Friday, highlighting its priority to carry out key reforms of the country’s electoral regime in preparation for the 2027 general election. The upper chamber also disclosed that no fewer than 983 bills—both executive and private-members- were introduced between June 13, 2023 […] Senate prioritises electoral reforms ahead of 2027 —Bamidele Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has pledged to prioritise far-reaching electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election, alongside a renewed focus on constitutional review and judicial reform. In a statement released Sunday, the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, outlined the midterm legislative milestones of the upper chamber between June 13, 2023 and […] The post Senate marks midterm with focus on electoral, constitutional, judicial reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Atiku’s Media Aide Blasts Reno Omokri For ‘Persistent Attacks’ On Peter Obi

Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering attack against former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, for his continuous attacks on Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi. In a post on his verified X account on Saturday afternoon, Ibe faulted Omokri for his […]

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63 h. ago “Peter Obi Betrayed Me, He’s Killing His Political Career” — Kenneth Okonkwo

Former chieftain of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo has accused Peter Obi, the party’s flag bearer in 2023 general election, of betraying him. In a viral interview with Symfoni TV, on Saturday, Mr. Okonkwo said that Obi failed to manage the leadership crisis that is rocking the party since 2023. He claimed that the former […] The post “Peter Obi Betrayed Me, He’s Killing His Political Career” — Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes

Tribune Online June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes-Vivour The Labour Party’s (LP) governorship candidate for Lagos State in the 2023 elections, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has described Democracy Day as both pretentious and dubious. He argues that Nigeria cannot truly be considered a democracy when state institutions are manipulated and used as tools to oppress the weak. In a statement shared on his X […] June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes-Vivour Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Address growing insecurity, hunger, impunity, Obi tells Tinubu

From Idu Jude, Abuja Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has taken a comprehensive look at the two-year reign of President Bola Tinubu and concluded that a lot is not right in governance delivery and policies of the administration. In his message, in Abuja titled: “Democracy in […] The post Address growing insecurity, hunger, impunity, Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago June 12: Stop governing Nigeria by remote control, Obi tells Tinubu

By Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has taken a comprehensive look at the two-year reign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and concluded that much is not right in governance delivery and policies of the administration. In a message in Abuja to mark Democracy Day titled ‘Democracy […] The post June 12: Stop governing Nigeria by remote control, Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago You’re responsible for LP crisis, chieftain Joseph accuses Obi

From Okwe Obi, Abuja A former presidential aspirant and a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has accused the party’s 2023 presidential candidate of being responsible for the crisis rocking the party. Joseph, in a statement yesterday, said since the 2023 election, Obi, who served as governor of Anambra State, had distanced […] The post You’re responsible for LP crisis, chieftain Joseph accuses Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago June 12: We must strengthen our democratic institutions — SDP’s Ajaka

Tribune Online June 12: We must strengthen our democratic institutions — SDP’s Ajaka Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate in the November 2023 elections in Kogi, Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka has called for the need to strengthen Nigeria's democratic institutions and resist attempts to undermine them whether through manipulation, intimidation, or outright sabotage. June 12: We must strengthen our democratic institutions — SDP’s Ajaka Tribune Online

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4 d. ago ‘Results Cancel Insults’, Reno Omokri Explains Support For Tinubu

Former presidential aide and political commentator, Reno Omokri, has explained why he now supports President Bola Tinubu, despite being a vocal member of the opposition during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday night, Omokri, who was part of the team that drafted the […]

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5 d. ago 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report

•  Calls for urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. […] The post 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027 election credibility at stake as Nigeria drifts toward one

Tribune Online 2027 election credibility at stake as Nigeria drifts toward one-party system — Rafisanjani Serious questions are glaring in Nigerians' eyes. Would the 2027 template be different from 2023? What are the lessons from 2023 that must be used to address 2027?" 2027 election credibility at stake as Nigeria drifts toward one-party system — Rafisanjani Tribune Online

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5 d. ago TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. At the report launch held at the CISLAC […] The post TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago We’re are not at war, but Nigerians are refugees in their country – Obi

…vows to end exchange rate corruption …says 2027 election results must count Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) candidate for 2023 read more We’re are not at war, but Nigerians are refugees in their country – Obi

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6 d. ago We’ll count those who don’t want 2027 elections to count — Obi

Says Nigerians Not at War but Refugees in their country  From Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Tuesday lamented that Nigerians have been turned into refugees in their own country. Obi made the remarks during the presentation of the book titled, “Obi, the Political Change Agent” in […] The post We’ll count those who don’t want 2027 elections to count — Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “I’d Rather Serve With Integrity Than Brag With Billboards” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has responded to criticisms regarding his tenure, insisting that his refusal to promote himself through media campaigns has been misunderstood as underperformance. Obi, speaking during an interview on Monday, said his critics often misjudge him because he did […] The post “I’d Rather Serve With Integrity Than Brag With Billboards” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Labour Party crisis instigated and sustained by Tinubu administration – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has alleged that the internal crisis read more Labour Party crisis instigated and sustained by Tinubu administration – Peter Obi

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8 d. ago “NNPP Built On Ideology, Not Financial Incentives” – Kwankwaso

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed his dedication to issue-based and ideology-driven politics. Speaking on Sunday at his residence on Miller Road, Kano, Kwankwaso declared, “This is politics of ideology, not politics of the highest bidder,” as he welcomed over […] The post “NNPP Built On Ideology, Not Financial Incentives” – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nobody Regrets Voting For Tinubu In 2023 Election — APC’s Chieftain

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Ibrahim Masari, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for making some tough decisions, after 2023 election. Masari noted that anyone who voted for the President in the last general elections has no reason to regret their action. The APC’s chieftain made the statement during an interview with BBC […] The post Nobody Regrets Voting For Tinubu In 2023 Election — APC’s Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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