6 h. ago Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing”

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and Labour Party leader, has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome, calling it “a profound blessing at a critical time in the life of the Church and the world”. In a statement on his official X account, Obi praised […] The post Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has replied Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria. Recall that Obi, in his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America, described how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to a massive increase […] The post “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Peter Obi to resolve the issues within his party before aspiring to lead the country. Akpabio made the remark on Thursday during the valedictory session in honour of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark. He was responding to Obi’s comment on the […] The post Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has rejected Peter Obi’s claims that the September 21, 2024, governorship election was not free and fair. In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua, the government called Obi’s assertions unfounded and disrespectful to Edo voters’ democratic choice. The statement […] The post Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Lagos ALGON chairman, Alabi collapses during APC stakeholders meeting

By Seyi Babalola Panic broke out on Wednesday afternoon when Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Bariga Local Government and the Lagos State Chapter of ALGON, collapsed while speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting at the party’s secretariat on Acme Road in Lagos. The incident occurred around 12:10 pm, causing widespread alarm among attendees. […] The post Lagos ALGON chairman, Alabi collapses during APC stakeholders meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over poverty situation in Nigeria, saying that there is need for urgent and deliberate action. Obi urged all levels of government, especially public office holders to prioritize critical areas of development, particularly investment in health, education and poverty alleviation. Speaking on Tuesday at the […] The post Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago JAMB results: Obi decries state of Nigeria’s education sector

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recently released results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing them as a reflection of Nigeria’s deteriorating education […] The post JAMB results: Obi decries state of Nigeria’s education sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Current Political Leaders Have Exhausted Their Relevance; It’s Time For New Faces” – Baba

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has stirred political discourse with a bold stance on the 2027 presidential race. He advised notable figures like Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP to refrain from contesting, suggesting they step aside along with Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar. […] The post “Current Political Leaders Have Exhausted Their Relevance; It’s Time For New Faces” – Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy

By Adewale Sanyaolu  and Isaac Anumihe (Abuja) To avoid an impending collapse of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu is to meet the power generating companies (GenCos) over the subsisting N4 trillion debt, even as the federal government has promised to settle it through a phased settlement format. The debt comprises monies owed to power […] The post N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martin Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), urging greater respect for the rule of law and human rights. In a statement on X on Sunday, May 4, Obi criticised the manner of Otse’s arrest, describing […] The post Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Oppression of young voices dangerous, says Peter Obi amid VDM, NANS controversies

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has raised concerns over what he read more Oppression of young voices dangerous, says Peter Obi amid VDM, NANS controversies

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7 d. ago Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, has described Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, as someone with no political integrity. Nwobu also mocked Wike for not leaving the major opposition party, saying that he is coward. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, the […] The post Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago If INEC Conducts Free Election, Obi Will Defeat Tinubu Without Atiku, El Rufai’s Coalition – NLC

Nigeria Labour Congress has said that former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will unseat President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressive Congress without  any coalition in 2027 poll. NLC added that Obi does not need to merge with political figures like ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar or immediate past governor of Kaduna […] The post If INEC Conducts Free Election, Obi Will Defeat Tinubu Without Atiku, El Rufai’s Coalition – NLC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week ago INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has once again criticized the conduct of the last general elections, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of manipulating the process. Speaking during an interview with news men on Sunday, Okonkwo alleged that the votes declared for the Labour Party candidate were not […] The post INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Focus On Building Your Party, Ignore Calls To Rejoin PDP” – LP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party, Ayo Olorunfemi, has urged former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to ignore all calls to dump the party ahead of 2027 general election. Olorunfemi led this out on Sunday, during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria, saying that Obi should rather focus on rebuilding the party. He added […] The post “Focus On Building Your Party, Ignore Calls To Rejoin PDP” – LP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has urged former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop demarketing Nigeria especially at international forums. Sowunmi led this out on Friday, while reacting to Obi’s X post on Friday, in where the former governor of Anambra State compared Nigeria’s economic growth with some countries. […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, has credited President Bola Tinubu with preventing Nigeria’s economic collapse through the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, claimed that the previous administration borrowed heavily to fund subsidies and […] The post Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over what he described as transactional politics in Nigeria. Obi alleged that some politicians bankroll young people to harass and discredit advocates of good governance on social media. Speaking at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., United States of America, on Thursday, the former governor of […] The post “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SEC urges Nigerians to report illegal investment schemes after CBEX collapse

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes for investigation and enforcement, following the collapse of the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform CBEX, which caused losses exceeding $1 billion. In a Thursday notice, the SEC warned that Ponzi schemes and unregistered digital asset platforms threaten Nigeria’s […] The post SEC urges Nigerians to report illegal investment schemes after CBEX collapse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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