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The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, has publicly condemned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following FIFA’s allegations of mismanaged funds meant for stadium development and youth talent growth. In a statement on Monday, Obi described the scandal as symptomatic of...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has advocated for a radical approach to Nigeria's cybercrime problem, suggesting that many "Yahoo boys" possess genius-level creativity that should be redirected positively. Speaking at a conference in Onitsha themed "Money beyond wealth,"...

The Digest: ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu was laid to rest on Saturday in her hometown of Agulu, Anambra State, with family, former presidential candidate Peter Obi, and colleagues gathering to pay their respects. In a homily at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Reverend Father...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has stated he is not afraid of losing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket to Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 elections. Amid speculation of Atiku’s possible defection to the ADC, Obi described the former vice...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi for what he termed “political showmanship,” asserting that celebrating birthdays in IDP camps does not qualify one for the presidency. The remarks were made during the inauguration...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticized former Governor Peter Obi over his comments on the state of public schools in Abuja, countering that Obi "did nothing to uplift the education sector" during his own tenure in Anambra. Through his aide, Wike dismissed Obi as an "Internally...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has filed a defamation lawsuit against human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, seeking a total of N1.5 billion in damages. The suit, filed at the State High Court in Onitsha, alleges that Adeyanju made "false, baseless, malicious, and reckless"...

The Digest: Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has declared Peter Obi the sole remaining opposition figure with significant public traction in Nigeria. However, he immediately tempered this acknowledgment by stating that neither Obi nor any other contender can defeat President Bola Tinubu...

The Digest: Amid a wave of high-profile defections to the ruling party, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has pushed back against fears of Nigeria becoming a one-party state, asserting that no region can be "captured" by a political party simply because its governor switches allegiance...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized the Tinubu administration's economic policies, citing a World Bank report indicating over 50 million Nigerians have fallen into poverty since 2023, and calling for urgent, people-centered strategies to address the...

The Digest: Labour Party's Peter Obi has formally denied reports of forming a 2027 electoral alliance with former President Goodluck Jonathan. Obi's media aide clarified that while the two leaders maintain a cordial relationship and have discussed the "state of the nation," their interactions...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has undertaken a pilgrimage to Rome, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria. According to his statement on X, the Labour Party leader used the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year to "take Nigeria’s situation to God," praying for unity, peace, and the emergence...

The Digest: Peter Obi urges a foundational reset. The Labour Party stalwart has called on INEC to pre-emptively verify the academic credentials of all candidates, framing it as a non-negotiable step for credible elections. Key Points: Peter Obi commended ex-Minister Uche Nnaji's...

The Digest: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has staked a bold claim to political supremacy in the South-East, declaring himself the region's "most important politician" while dismissing comparisons with the Labour Party's Peter Obi. Key Points: The Abia North Senator refused to discuss Peter Obi on...

The Digest: Peter Obi has firmly responded to critics who demean his supporters, known as Obidients, as "classless street urchins." According to Vanguard, the former presidential candidate stated that his politics is built on solidarity with ordinary Nigerians Key Points: Obi’s response was...

The Digest: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has strongly criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his capacity to govern Nigeria after his tenure in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Akume contrasted Obi's record with President...

The Digest: The political battle lines are being drawn not just around candidates, but around the very process of selecting them. According to The PUNCH, supporters of Peter Obi have responded to Atiku Abubakar's political positioning, declaring that their principal would never participate in...

The Digest: In a significant show of cross-party support, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared he will personally join the campaign trail for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the upcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election. The pledge signals a...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria has been "greatly diminished" under the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of incompetent and corrupt leadership. His critique framed the nation's journey as a descent from a promising start...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has issued a sharp rebuttal to Peter Obi, asserting that his criticism of the Trade Fair Complex demolition was based on misinformation and that the demolished structures lacked valid state approval. Key Points: The Lagos government stated Peter Obi is...