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The Digest: Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has declared he will contest the 2027 presidential election, refusing to be intimidated by the APC's 30 governors or constitutional tinkering aimed at putting him off. Speaking to supporters in Njikoka, Anambra State, Obi stated: "I want to tell...

The Digest: Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has asserted that Nigeria's persistent poverty stems from poor leadership and the veneration of public officials who loot state resources. Speaking in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Association of Skilled and Vocational...

The Digest: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has insinuated that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi bears responsibility for the state's persistent power issues through his alleged connection to Fidelity Bank. Speaking while joining protesters at Ring Road, Benin City, to condemn the...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a suspect in connection with online threats made against former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following a violent attack in Benin City, Edo State. The suspect, identified as Udeme Monday Stephen, a 26-year-old...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigerian political leaders for fixating on 2027 election strategies while insecurity worsens across the country. In a statement on X, Obi revealed that over 1,000 Nigerians have reportedly been killed and thousands...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied any involvement in the shooting incident that targeted Peter Obi and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftains in Benin City, Edo State, accusing the opposition party of politicising the attack. In a statement, APC National...

The Digest: Former NBA President Olumide Akpata has narrated how he and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi narrowly escaped an attack at an African Democratic Congress (ADC) event in Benin City, Edo State. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Akpata revealed both...

The Digest: Actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has accused the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu of orchestrating the attack on opposition leaders, including Peter Obi, in Benin City, Edo State. Speaking on Arise TV, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) member described the...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their prayers and solidarity following an attack on him and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) members in Edo State on Tuesday. In a post on X, Obi stated: "Experiences of lawlessness...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and party chieftains in Benin City, describing it as "a grave and disturbing development." National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi linked the incident to...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Tuesday when armed thugs attacked his convoy and Obidient Movement members in Benin City, Edo State. The attack occurred during the formal defection of Olumide Akpata into the African...

The Digest: A social media user has ignited debate by branding Peter Obi a "copy-copy" lacking political strategy, claiming his "soft" approach cannot compete with President Tinubu's decisive politics. The lady asserted, "If you know your heart is so pure and you're a child of God, don't go...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has been spotted wearing a "Village Boy Movement" branded T-shirt, sparking a wave of reactions across social media. Obi was seen in the company of lawyer Dele Farotimi and Dr. Tanko, leader of the Obidient Movement Worldwide...

The Digest: The House of Representatives and former presidential candidate Peter Obi have condemned the alleged use of tear gas on peaceful protesters at the National Assembly entrance on Tuesday. House spokesman Akin Rotimi stated the Green Chamber will take up the matter with relevant...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has described himself as a "comfortable man" and a "millionaire anywhere in the world," in a statement captured in a viral post on X. The remark, quotes Obi as saying: "I've never claimed to be a...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over plans to disconnect the Presidential Villa from the national grid and switch entirely to solar power, describing it as "gross neglect" of ordinary Nigerians. In an X post, Obi recalled...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressing confidence in victory. Speaking at the OBIDIENT Conference in Uyo, Obi alleged he left the...

The Digest: Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against dismissing the growing influence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Appearing on Channels TV's Politics Today...

Arik Air flight W3 740, a Boeing 737-700 operating from Lagos to Port Harcourt, made a safe emergency diversion to Benin Airport on Wednesday following an in-flight engine anomaly. Video footage circulating on social media captures the tense touchdown moment, with passengers audibly praying as...

The Digest: Abia State Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu has declared that the Labour Party (LP) operates an open-door policy and would welcome President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, or any political actor seeking to join ahead of the 2027 elections. Emetu, who chairs the LP national steering...