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The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the demolition of plazas at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, stating it was carried out without due process. Visiting the site with other lawmakers, Obi framed the action as an economic injustice that destroys...

The Digest: Ibadan-based broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat slammed Peter Obi for calling the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, his "dear brother," a move he called an insult to Yoruba culture. The resulting public debate reveals how deeply rooted parties navigate storms not just of...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has responded to mounting criticism over his use of "dear brother" in addressing the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadan, explaining the term reflects personal affection and respect rather than protocol violation. The clarification comes amid...

The Digest: Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has launched a pointed critique against Peter Obi, questioning the Labour Party leader's diplomatic acumen over his use of "my dear brother" in a congratulatory message to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadan. The controversy highlights the...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized Adamawa local government chairmen for sponsoring their wives' trip to Turkey with public funds, describing the N600 million expenditure as a "mockery of governance" that prioritizes frivolities over critical public...

The Digest: In a significant political pronouncement, Works Minister Dave Umahi has asserted that the South-East region, particularly his home state of Ebonyi, will support President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid in 2027, explicitly rejecting the influence of Peter Obi's Obidient Movement in...

The Obidient Movement has indicated that Peter Obi will undertake broad consultations before formally switching to the African Democratic Congress, responding to the ADC's directive for coalition members to resign from their former parties. The statement highlights ongoing negotiations within...

The Digest: Political leaders in Southeast Nigeria are divided over Peter Obi’s proposal for a single five-year presidential term, with some endorsing it as a focused approach to governance and others dismissing it as a political gimmick. The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate argues...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has challenged the Development Bank of Nigeria to publish the list of beneficiaries of its claimed N1 trillion disbursement to micro, small, and medium enterprises since 2015. The Labour Party stalwart expressed skepticism, stating that most...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described the recent killings of security personnel across Nigeria as a tragic and unacceptable crisis that should serve as a wake-up call to the nation’s leadership. In a statement on social media, the Labor Party leader emphasized the...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, issued a scathing critique of First Lady Remi Tinubu's birthday wish, arguing that her call for donations to complete the National Library exposes a government that prioritizes vanity projects over its fundamental duty to...

The Digest: Peter Obi has condemned President Tinubu’s six-month emergency rule in Rivers State as a “constitutional breach” that will long damage Nigerian democracy. In a statement on social media, the former presidential candidate called for reflection and peace while urging leaders to learn...

The Digest: A reported shortlist of potential presidential candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 elections has triggered internal tension and debate. The names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde are said to be...

The Digest: In a move signaling early political groundwork for the 2027 general elections, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi held separate closed-door meetings on Sunday with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja. The...

The Digest: Former Presidential aspirant Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa has asserted that divided opposition votes directly enabled President Bola Tinubu's 2023 election victory, highlighting the mathematical potential for an opposition coalition in 2027. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: Ohuabunwa...

The Digest: The Obidient Movement has publicly appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to step aside and support Peter Obi’s potential 2027 presidential bid, following a closed-door meeting between the two leaders. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: The appeal came after Obi and...

The Digest: Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday for a private discussion on the “state of the nation.” The meeting, which Obi described as “fruitful,” signals ongoing opposition consultations amid Nigeria’s...

The Digest: The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fiercely defended President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing strategy, labeling Peter Obi’s criticism as hypocritical and ignorant of global economic practices. The party framed Tinubu’s loans as strategic investments in...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Tinubu administration for presiding over more national grid collapses and power outages than any previous government, despite campaign promises to deliver constant electricity. Obi highlighted the stark contrast between...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has returned to public activities after a brief health-related hiatus. His first engagement was a visit to Maison de Helen (MDH), a Lagos-based luxury fashion brand, highlighting his continued focus on promoting Nigerian...