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The Digest: Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu's frequent international travels, urging him to focus more on Nigeria's pressing national issues. Obi condemned the President’s overseas trips, especially his planned trip to Japan...

The Digest: The PDP unveils its Zoning Committee ahead of the 2027 elections but refutes any official talks with former President Jonathan and Peter Obi, despite ongoing discussions. The party’s focus shifts towards internal candidates, eyeing an impactful 2027 election strategy. Key Points...

The Digest: The battle for the 2027 Nigerian presidency is already in full swing as key opposition figures, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Goodluck Jonathan, jockey for control of the ADC and PDP presidential tickets. With the election more than two years away, political...

The Digest: O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital Communications, has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, for praising Argentina's harsh economic reforms. Ogra argues that Tinubu’s policies have caused less pain and better...

The Digest: Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has made a controversial claim that Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential election, not Bola Tinubu. In a recent interview, Lawal insisted that the election results were altered and maintained that Obi...

The Digest: Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the handling of the Ibom Air incident involving Comfort Emmanson, highlighting the "double standards" in Nigeria's justice system. Obi stresses that justice should be fair and equal for all Nigerians, irrespective...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, criticized Nigeria’s leadership, highlighting how Argentina emerged from similar economic challenges in just two years, while Nigeria continues to face deepening poverty and hunger. Key Points: Obi pointed out the...

The Digest: The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has endorsed Peter Obi’s integrity, asserting that his commitment to serving a single term if elected in 2027 is genuine. The MBF’s trust in Obi stems from his past track record of honour and credibility, with a strong emphasis on his consistent...

The Digest: Peter Obi’s pledge to serve only one term if elected president has sparked a heated debate in Northern Nigeria, dividing political groups, elders, and youth. While some view it as a strategic move to win votes, others remain skeptical about its sincerity. Key Points: Peter Obi's...

The Digest: Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has claimed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate, won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State. Speaking during an X Space session, Amaechi acknowledged Obi’s win but raised questions about how the results were...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has suggested that the Nigerian presidency should be limited to one five-year term, citing the system in South Korea as a model. Obi believes that a fixed term would ensure that the president focuses on the job at hand...

The Digest: In a strong statement, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has publicly condemned the detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the Nigeria Police Force. Amnesty International also condemned the police’s violent treatment of Sowore, demanding...

The Digest: In a significant move toward opposition unity, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who is also the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, has publicly invited Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, to return to the Peoples Democratic Party...

The Digest: Peter Obi’s commitment to a one-term presidency if elected in 2027 has sparked mixed reactions among Northern leaders, with some questioning his sincerity and others calling for more transparency in his pledge. Key Points: Obi maintains that he will serve a single, four-year term...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has strongly asserted that his political journey has been free from electoral malpractice, violence, or thuggery. In a post on his social media, he urged Nigerians to verify his clean record. Key Points: Obi...

The Digest: Chimamanda Adichie, celebrated Nigerian novelist, speaks out in support of Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate. She highlights Obi's genuine desire to serve Nigeria, contrasting him with those driven by ego and power. Key Points: She emphasizes Obi’s humility...

The Digest: Reuben Abati criticizes Peter Obi’s vow to serve only one term as Nigeria's president, calling it a sign of desperation. Abati’s comments follow Obi's statement on Arise TV, sparking ongoing debate about his political approach ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Abati...

The Digest: In a sharp criticism, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information, questioned Peter Obi's pledge to serve only one term as President, accusing him of hypocrisy and dishonesty based on his past political actions. Key Points: Onanuga criticizes Obi's one-term vow...

The Digest: Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation, has dismissed Peter Obi’s chances in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He stated that Obi’s political appeal is limited in the north, where the APC’s strong structures dominate. Keyamo also criticized the opposition...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has reiterated his commitment to serving only one term if elected. In a statement, he described his vow as an irreversible pledge rooted in integrity, drawing inspiration from historical leaders like Mandela and Lincoln...