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Peter Obi called on Nigerians to unite and vote out the APC in 2027, criticising the government for prioritising image over lives while people face rising hunger and displacement. The Labour Party leader promised the Obidient Movement will approach 2027 differently with better candidate vetting...

Peter Obi says he’d have removed fuel subsidy and floated the naira, just not like this. The presidency clapped back, accusing him of lacking the knowledge to lead. Obi, on Arise TV, supported subsidy removal but criticised its “haphazard” rollout Asked about alternative plans, he insisted he’d...

Peter Obi says he supports removing fuel subsidy and floating the naira, but criticises the Tinubu-led government for doing it without a proper structure or impact. Obi says he would've ended the subsidy and floated the naira too, just not haphazardly. He questions how subsidy savings have been...

Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have clashed over which existing political party should serve as the platform for their proposed 2027 coalition. The disagreement over party selection has stalled merger talks, with each leader advocating for their preferred...

The Anambra PDP has extended an olive branch to Peter Obi, urging the Labour Party stalwart to return "home" ahead of the 2027 elections. This public plea, laced with regret over past missteps, signals the opposition's scramble to reclaim relevance in Nigeria's volatile political landscape...

Following the catastrophic flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State that left over 153 dead and displaced more than 3,000, Peter Obi has donated ₦20 million in support and urged the federal government and Nigerians to rally around the victims. 153 deaths, 3,000 displaced as flood devastates Mokwa LGA...

The Labour Party has firmly stated that its 2027 presidential ticket is open and not reserved for Peter Obi, despite his recent declaration to run. LP clarified that no aspirant, including Peter Obi, has been granted an automatic presidential ticket for 2027. National Publicity Secretary...

Peter Obi believes Nigeria’s path to transformation runs through the North. At a meeting in Abuja, he called poverty the region’s biggest enemy — and opportunity. Obi says the North is Nigeria’s greatest asset Links poverty and insecurity, urging urgent intervention Criticises the lack of...

In a move sparking political intrigue, former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) appeared together at a northern consultative meeting in Abuja. Their joint presence and Obi’s speech on poverty and northern potential have ignited speculation about opposition...

Peter Obi's confirmation that he'll contest in 2027 on Labour Party's ticket isn't just about party loyalty—it's a calculated move with far-reaching consequences. From opposition dynamics to generational politics, here are 5 key implications of his decision that could shape Nigeria's next...

Peter Obi has reaffirmed his commitment to contesting the 2027 presidential election on the Labour Party (LP) platform. The former Anambra governor made this known in a 7-minute video shared with young supporters via WhatsApp, addressing doubts about his political future amid party crises. Obi...

Peter Obi paused his journey for a burial in Anambra to help an elderly woman who was struggling with her goods by the roadside, a simple act now stirring conversation online. Obi spotted the woman struggling to lift a heavy bucket while boarding a bus. He stopped his convoy, crossed over, and...

When Governor Zulum flagged suspected terrorists within Nigeria’s corridors of power, it rang louder than politics - it echoed betrayal. Peter Obi is stepping in with a strong message: silence is complicity. The former presidential hopeful has urged the federal government not to let these...

Peter Obi holds no formal political office, commands no state-funded war chest, and leads no sprawling party structure. Yet, rumors linking him to Tinubu over Fidelity Bank’s debt, swiftly debunked, follow a pattern: the ruling elite’s fixation on discrediting him. The real question isn’t about...

A viral claim that Peter Obi secretly met President Tinubu to discuss Fidelity Bank’s N225bn debt has been debunked—but not before sparking fierce debate. With Nigeria’s 2027 political landscape heating up, misinformation is becoming a weapon. The Rumor: Reports alleged Obi and Tinubu held...

A bombshell report by BudgIT has uncovered ₦6.93 trillion in suspicious insertions in Nigeria’s 2025 budget, prompting Peter Obi to declare the country “a crime scene.” With 11,000 questionable projects allegedly added by lawmakers, this scandal reveals how budget padding remains Nigeria’s most...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has denied claims of accepting a vice-presidential offer from Atiku’s camp. He insists his focus remains on uniting Nigerians against poor governance, not political positions or power-sharing arrangements. Obi says he’s not desperate for office, only committed to...

President Tinubu, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass in Rome, sharing a warm exchange that lightly acknowledged Nigeria’s political tensions and reaffirmed national representation. Fayemi invited Obi to join him in greeting...

A surprise meeting between Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai at a Cambridge event in the US has sparked political buzz amid shifting alliances ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. Obi and El-Rufai were seen conversing at the Africa Together Conference at Cambridge University. El-Rufai recently...

Peter Obi's comments on the 2012 Occupy Nigeria protests have reignited debate over who benefits from public dissent. While Omoyele Sowore calls the remarks dismissive, others hear a deeper critique: Where are the voices that once led, now silent in power? KEY POINTS Obi's Observation Sparks...