Obi
4 Dec
Following the recent arrest of Barrister Dele Farotimi, the Obidient Movement, led by its National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has raised concerns over alleged threats against Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and leader of the movement. During a press conference on Wednesday, the group condemned what it described as a systematic crackdown on dissent, exemplified…
4 Dec
Leading political figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have condemned the arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, describing the move as a gross violation of democratic principles and an abuse of state power. In a statement issued Tuesday, Mr. Obi called Mr. Farotimi’s arrest “a grave assault on democracy,” accusing the authorities…
25 Nov
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election Peter Obi has extended heartfelt congratulations to teenage motorsport sensation Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi for his groundbreaking victory at the 71st Macau Grand Prix. Writing on his X-Handle, Obi lauded the 17-year-old driver for becoming the first American in over 40 years to…
11 Nov
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has donated N60 million to two educational institutions in Anambra State. During a visit on Monday, Obi presented N50 million to Peter University in Achina and later donated N10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi Nnukwu. Just on Thursday last week, obi had earlier donated N60m to…
9 Nov
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has boldly declared that the South East has "produced a president" in His Excellency Peter Obi, as he addressed a large crowd at the Obidient Movement symposium held at All Saints' Cathedral in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday Tanko reflected on the historic significance of the…
8 Nov
Governor Francis Nwifuru, Abia state governor Alex Otti, that of Enugu state Peter Mba, Minister for Works David Umahi, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and other dignitaries pay their last respect to former Minister of Science and Technology late Chief Ogbonnaya Onu describing him as a true democrat. Onu,…
7 Nov
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has conveyed his condolences to the grieving family of Lt-Gen TaoreedLagbaja, former Chief of Army Staff
1 Nov
Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the treatment of protesters, including minors, who were brought to court under degrading conditions. Obi emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution upholds citizens' rights to protest against government actions that negatively impact their livelihood. In a post on his X account on Friday, Obi urged…
1 Nov
A road safety advocate and founder of GreenLight Initiative, Simon Patrick Obi, was named a 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Road Safety Scholar at this year’s APHA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, U.S.A. Obi received the APHA ICEHS Presidents' Road Safety Scholarship for 2024, supporting his participation in the yearly conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.…
24 Oct
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Obi described Nwosu as a "true democrat" and a pillar of Nigeria’s democratic history. In a heartfelt statement on his…
20 Oct
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has addressed the mixed reactions, which followed his congratulatory message to former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on his 90th birthday. In a statement on his X handle, Obi stressed the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, particularly in light of Nigeria's…
20 Oct
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that the lingering political crisis in Rivers State is not solely driven by Governor Siminalayi Fubara but also involves supporters of former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Wike made this statement during a luncheon he held for members of the Martin…
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