8 h. ago “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has regretted his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Okowa admitted that the idea contradicted zoning and wishes of his people. The former chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party added that his state […] The post “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has warned that aggrieved politicians, who just defected to the party, will not be permitted to use the platform in seeking revenge against President Bola Tinubu or All Progressives Congress. Adebayo made this known on Monday, while speaking during an interview with News Central’s […] The post SDP Won’t Allow New Members Settle Scores With APC, Tinubu – Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago “You Contributed To Nigeria’s Poverty, Your Behaviour Disturbing – Sanwo

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has berated Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking moral authority to speak on poverty issues in Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, titled: ‘Factually Addressing Mr. Peter Obi’s Criticism of Nigeria at Johns Hopkins University’, Sanwo-Olu faulted Obi’s remarks during a lecture at the American […] The post “You Contributed To Nigeria’s Poverty, Your Behaviour Disturbing – Sanwo-Olu Knocks Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago I’ll ensure Tinubu becomes Nigeria’s last bad president – Adebayo

From Sunday Ani Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has vowed to make President Bola Tinubu Nigeria’s last bad leader in the 2027 elections. He criticised the tendency to complain about poor leadership without taking action to change it. Adebayo noted that Nigerians have long grumbled about […] The post I’ll ensure Tinubu becomes Nigeria’s last bad president – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Obi Will Back Tinubu Again in 2027” – Adeyanju Predicts Political Twist

Political commentator and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has sparked fresh political controversy with claims that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso covertly supported President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. In a statement made on Thursday, Adeyanju alleged that Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, was never fully committed to winning the 2023 race. […] The post “Obi Will Back Tinubu Again in 2027” – Adeyanju Predicts Political Twist appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Obi joins global dignitaries at Vatican for Pope’s lying in state

From Idu Jude, Abuja Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, yesterday, joined world leaders and dignitaries in Vatican City to pay his final respects to the late Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church.   Obi, a Papal Knight and devout Catholic, stood alongside 93-year-old Cardinal Francis Arinze, Nigeria’s revered Vatican veteran, during the […] The post Obi joins global dignitaries at Vatican for Pope’s lying in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Obi in the Vatican joins dignitaries to witness Pope’s lying in state

From Idu Jude, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a Papal Knight, on Wednesday, joined global dignitaries, including 93-year-old Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to pay final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on 21 April. Obi shared his reflections in an X post […] The post Obi in the Vatican joins dignitaries to witness Pope’s lying in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2027: SDP not crime centre for disappointed Tinubu followers – Adebayo

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo said the party will not become a tool to be used by disgruntled followers of President Bola Tinubu. Adebayo stated this on Monday amid talks of a possible opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. He said the SDP […] The post 2027: SDP not crime centre for disappointed Tinubu followers – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Adebayo Calls For Increased Vigilance Amongst Citizens

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called on citizens to stay vigilant and actively participate in the country‘s political process. In a press briefing with newsmen yesterday in Abuja, Adebayo said that the current situation should drive the country’s politics and urged Nigerians not to rely solely […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Fred Ezeh, Abuja and Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo   President Bola Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari; the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas; his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed  Ododo; Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have all joined Catholic faithful across […] The post Tinubu, Buhari, Kefas, Ododo, Kalu, CAN, others, mourn Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Peter Obi visits St. Martin’s Orphanage and Home for the Lonely Adults

…Donates ₦10m The former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, read more Peter Obi visits St. Martin’s Orphanage and Home for the Lonely Adults

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8 d. ago “Only PDP Can Guarantee Peter Obi Victory In 2027 Presidential Poll” – Segun Sowunmi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Showunmi, has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, stands a better chance of winning becoming a president if he return to the major opposition party. Mr. Showunmi noted that apart from Obi’s South East zone, the former Anambra State governor […] The post “Only PDP Can Guarantee Peter Obi Victory In 2027 Presidential Poll” – Segun Sowunmi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu’s Gov’t Incapable, Lacks Ideas To Tackle Security Crisis — Atiku 

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has tackled President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s handling of security matters, saying the president lacked the ideas to tackle insecurity. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified social media handles on Saturday night, said the current administration […]

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1 week ago Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition

The Kano chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently experiencing internal divisions over the potential return of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, to the party. Kwankwaso, who was recently expelled from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after serving as its 2023 presidential candidate, has reportedly shown interest in […] The post Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Adebayo to address issues around tech, trade prospects, others in GWU Confab

Adewole Adebayo, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, will read more Adebayo to address issues around tech, trade prospects, others in GWU Confab

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1 week ago “Only Political Failure Like APC Discusses Next Election In Middle Of First Term” – Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Buba Galadima, has rejected claims that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is planning a return to the All Progressives Congress. Galadima noted that NNPP has been focused on providing Nigerians with insight into what the party stands for through responsive and responsible governance. He further […] The post “Only Political Failure Like APC Discusses Next Election In Middle Of First Term” – Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Apostles’ College of Nursing Science, Jos, Plateau State. Obi made the donation on Monday, April 14. The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) described the college as a remarkable institution deeply committed to shaping the future of healthcare […] The post Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri

Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the 17-year-old boy who captured national attention during the 2023 presidential election when he bravely stood before Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after spending months at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre on what his lawyers described as a “diabolical frame-up” by the Nigeria Police. Human […] The post Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who became known during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after being held for nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi was discharged on Thursday by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice Read More

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1 week ago Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the northern traditional rulers for speaking out against renewed killings in parts of the region. Daily Sun reports that the Northern Traditional Ruler’s Council held its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday. The traditional rulers came […] The post Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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