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Here are today's top 7 trending stories shaping headlines across Nigeria. From politics and the economy to security and a global tragedy, each update reflects the country’s shifting centre of gravity. When the Centre Shifts (Reported by Punch, Vanguard, TheCable, Naija News, and other major...

The Digest: A major rift has opened within the Labour Party, as the Julius Abure-led faction issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Peter Obi to resign his membership, following his support for the opposition coalition anchored on the ADC platform. Tensions now test the unity of a party once seen as...

The Digest: In a political landscape marked by fragmentation and fatigue, the bridges we build define the nation we become. Peter Obi has described the decision to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the 2027 coalition platform as “not made lightly”, emphasising unity over division...

The Digest: Peter Obi has sharply criticised President Tinubu for offering scholarships to St. Lucia students while Abuja's public schools remain shuttered due to unpaid teacher salaries. The Labour Party leader called it "negligence at its peak," citing Nigeria's 20 million out-of-school...

Nigeria’s political landscape is transforming significantly as leading opposition figures unite to form a new coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The alliance, which has adopted the African Democratic Congress...

A growing number of Nigeria’s top political players have aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement, led by David Mark, is drawing cross-party support as reported by TheCable and Channels TV. David Mark – Former Senate...

A major political realignment may be underway in Nigeria as opposition heavyweights, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir el-Rufai, converged at the Yar’Adua Centre for the unveiling of a new coalition by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as reported by TheCable. ADC hosts...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate remains guarded about coalition plans but emphasizes consultation and national sacrifice. Obi refuses to disclose backup plans if the coalition denies him the presidential ticket Stresses that all decisions will follow broad consultations with...

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has stated he would accept a one-term offer for the 2027 presidency, pledging to hand over to the North in 2031. He emphasized his commitment to Nigeria's progress over power, as reported by Daily Post. Peter Obi confirmed his willingness...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia, calling it ill-timed and insensitive as the country battles floods, insecurity, and growing poverty. The President’s Caribbean trip, described officially as part diplomacy, part vacation, coincides with...

The Lagos State Government ordered a full investigation into the demolition of a property owned by Peter Obi’s brother. The government denied involvement, calling Obi’s claims “unverified,” and appointed officials to lead the inquiry. The Lagos government denies responsibility for the...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria is “at war”, citing the killings of 17 soldiers in Niger and over 100 civilians in Zamfara as alarming signs. In a statement posted on June 26, 2025, and reported by Linda Ikeji’s Blog, Obi urged President Tinubu to prioritise national security...

Peter Obi, former LP presidential candidate, revealed that his brother’s company property in Ikeja was demolished without prior notice, permit, or proper court order. In a long statement on X, he detailed how he rushed from Abuja to Lagos only to find confusion, unanswered questions, and...

Bleeding Grounds drew national focus again after Labour Party’s Peter Obi condemned the rising wave of violence across Nigeria. According to Naija News, Obi cited deadly attacks in Kano, Plateau, Kebbi, Borno, and Katsina, all within a single day, as tragic signs of national failure and...

According to the Nigerian Tribune, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, described Nigeria as “a crime scene” following revelations of over ₦210 trillion in alleged financial irregularities within NNPC’s audited statements from 2017 to 2023. The Senate flagged the...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has criticised President Tinubu for skipping Yelwata, the epicentre of recent killings in Benue, during his condolence visit. Tinubu blamed rain, flooding, and poor roads for his decision, but Obi says leadership means showing up when it matters most. Tinubu avoided...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's recent visit to Benue State following the massacre of approximately 200 people. Obi accused the President of prioritizing "optics over empathy," noting that he wore a "celebratory agbada attire" instead...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has challenged Nigerians to prioritize four critical qualities - competence, capacity, character, and compassion (the 4 Cs) - when choosing leaders in 2027. His statement comes amid outrage over recent massacres in Benue and Niger states where over 400...

Peter Obi has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Benue State following the massacre of over 200 Nigerians by suspected herdsmen in Daudu and Yelewata communities on 13-14 June. In a strongly worded post on X, the former Labour Party presidential candidate stated that...

On June 12, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi marked Democracy Day by challenging President Tinubu’s priorities. Rather than celebrating democratic gains, Obi accused the administration of playing politics, neglecting urgent issues like poverty, insecurity, and failing public services. His...