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The Digest: In a significant political move, supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan are actively seeking to form a grand opposition alliance to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. This initiative includes a push for Labour Party's Peter Obi to step down and support Jonathan, a...

The Digest: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former Lagos Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, has confirmed that his move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was approved by Peter Obi. According to an interview on Channels Television, the decision is part of a broader opposition strategy to build...

The Digest: United Nations officials and Nigerian political leaders have expressed outrage and demanded urgent action following fresh Boko Haram attacks in Borno that killed 63 people, including civilians and soldiers. According to reports from Vanguard, the assaults targeted communities in...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced a temporary withdrawal from public engagements following medical advice. According to reports, Obi began feeling unwell during an event in Enugu and was advised by a doctor to rest...

The Digest: The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reprimanded former presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of habitual knee-jerk reactions to national issues. The APC spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, criticized Obi's comments on President Tinubu’s private...

The Digest: Peter Obi has once again called out President Bola Tinubu's frequent foreign travels. According to Vanguard Newspapers, the former presidential candidate argues that the trips show a leader who is increasingly uncomfortable at home, raising concerns amid Nigeria's many challenges...

The Digest: Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu’s 5% fuel tax, arguing it increases the hardship faced by Nigerians already struggling with transportation costs. Obi questions the government's priorities and calls for funds to be directed towards healthcare, education, and poverty...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly condemned discussions about Peter Obi's potential return to the People's Democratic Party (PDP). His comments have exposed the political rift within the party, as other leaders actively seek to woo the former...

The Digest: In a strong rebuke, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has condemned the recent local government election in Rivers State. Describing it as a "desecration of democracy," Obi argued that the process undermined the people's will and set a dangerous precedent...

The Digest: In a powerful message to young Nigerians, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged them to take charge of the nation's future by registering to vote. He emphasized that the responsibility of electing competent leaders falls on them, not on divine intervention. Key...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has weighed in on the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) 2027 presidential ambitions, warning that its hope on Goodluck Jonathan or Peter Obi is a serious political risk. Keyamo argues this is the Domino Effect of the party’s past zoning mistakes...

The Digest: Former Governor Peter Obi has donated ₦10 million to Archbishop Charles Heerey College of Health Sciences and Technology, Nkpor, to support its infrastructural development. Key Points: Peter Obi donated ₦10 million to an Anambra college. The donation is for infrastructural...

The Digest: A public dispute between activists Aisha Yesufu and Deji Adeyanju has escalated after Yesufu challenged Adeyanju to provide proof for his claims against presidential aspirant Peter Obi. Adeyanju has repeatedly called Obi a "fraud," prompting Obi to sue him. Key Points: Aisha...

The Digest: Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has stated he will vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027 if the opposition presents Peter Obi as its candidate. Adeyanju's decision, which he frames as a matter of Principle Over Party, stems from his criticism of Obi's political conduct. Key...

The Digest: A legal confrontation is brewing between former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. The dispute, which is being called a Legal Showdown, follows Obi's threat of a lawsuit over alleged defamatory posts. Key Points: Peter Obi has threatened...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is losing momentum as its planned opposition coalition faces Political Gridlock. This is due to the reluctance of key figures like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to formally join the party. Key Points: The ADC is losing momentum as an...

The Digest: The rising cost of a Nigerian passport has sparked fresh debate, with Peter Obi warning that “the burden is becoming legendary.” His remarks highlight how basic documents now exceed workers’ monthly wages, reflecting a deeper struggle between survival and governance. Key Points...

The Digest: Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has revealed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering former President Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi for its 2027 presidential ticket. This move is part of a larger game of Political Chess by the party. Key Points: The PDP...

The Digest: The PDP’s National Executive Committee has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, keeping the chairmanship in the North. Obi’s allies say the move validates long-standing demands for inclusion, while his camp hints he will decide his political direction later. Key...

The Digest: As the 2027 general election approaches, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Abba Moro, has disclosed that talks are ongoing to bring Peter Obi and former President Goodluck Jonathan back to the party to join the presidential race. Moro, who is the Senate...