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The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has shared a personal anecdote about cleaning a soiled airplane toilet while serving as governor of Anambra State, using the story to illustrate his belief in leadership by example, especially in tackling Nigeria’s security crisis. Speaking...

The Digest: Peter Obi has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election, ruling out the possibility of serving as a vice-presidential candidate. Speaking during an X Space session, the former Labour Party flagbearer emphasized his readiness to lead, stating he did not accumulate his...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that he does not need to "join" the African Democratic Congress because he has been a member of the coalition since its formation. Speaking in an X Space on Sunday, Obi emphasized his ongoing respect for former Vice...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. The move follows weeks of consultations and a meeting with ADC National Chairman David Mark, signaling a strategic shift in Nigeria’s political...

The Digest: Works Minister David Umahi has publicly positioned himself as the rightful claimant to the Igbo presidency project in 2027, dismissing political rival Peter Obi as a "non-entity" amid reports that the former Labour Party candidate may soon defect to the African Democratic Congress...

The Digest: Media personality Rufai Oseni has highlighted a perceived contradiction in the federal government's security messaging, questioning its recent collaboration with the United States on airstrikes in Sokoto after previously criticizing similar suggestions by opposition figure Peter...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized the House of Representatives for voting against a proposal to criminalize vote-buying during political party primaries, accusing lawmakers of choosing to “protect a broken system” rather than safeguard...

The Digest: In a sharp rebuke after President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget presentation, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused the Federal Government of overseeing the fabrication of laws, warning that Nigeria has shifted “from padded budgets to forged laws.” In a...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to publicly release the full details of a recent tax administration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with France, citing a critical need for transparency and public trust. Obi stressed that such...

The Digest: Peter Obi has stated that over 80 million Nigerian youths are unemployed, citing a recent ActionAid/Plan International report and calling the crisis a profound failure of political leadership and misplaced priorities. Key Points: Peter Obi cited a report estimating over 80...

The Digest: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) has stated that while Peter Obi is a "fantastic" and gifted leader, it would take "a miracle" for him to win significant votes in Northern Nigeria. Key Points: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo expressed doubts...

The Digest: A coalition of major opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, and Bode George, has jointly accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising the EFCC to weaken opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. Their statement, titled “The Weaponisation of the...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity reflects a failure of leadership, calling for an independent investigation into allegations that government officials supply terrorists with ammunition and logistics. Key Points: Obi...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has expressed concern over the potential rivalry between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 polls. According to the party's spokesperson, the situation poses a significant challenge, though the ADC remains focused on building its national...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has urged Peter Obi to decide on joining its coalition, stating that zoning should not be a precondition for his membership at this stage. In response to Obi's concerns about instability, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi emphasized the party's focus...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has disclosed that her support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was partly a reaction to the online conduct of some supporters of rival candidate Peter Obi. In a candid revelation, she stated that she was moved to back Tinubu because...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has spotlighted shaky foundations within the ADC coalition, attributing its instability to unresolved zoning and office rotation pacts. According to an interview with Advocacy for Good Governance, Obi stressed that without...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has launched a sharp critique against the political class. He describes the distribution of luxury campaign vehicles for the 2027 elections as a profound "insensitivity and abuse of trust," arguing that it highlights a catastrophic failure of...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described some of President Tinubu's ambassadorial nominees as "shocking," arguing they reflect a system that rewards "mediocrity, corruption, and impunity." This critique explores the perceived disconnect between political patronage and...

The Digest: The Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction has convened a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja to strategize for the 2027 elections. According to TheCable, the meeting proceeded amid ongoing leadership disputes, with INEC officials and former vice-presidential candidate Dati...