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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…
13 Oct
Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem, who was an ally to Bashorun MKO Abiola, has charged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and others to join hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to lead the country to the promised land. Kazeem said Atiku and others should put aside…
9 Oct
The Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged party members to remain calm and patient amidst recent developments, including an Abuja High Court judgment that affirmed Julius Abure as chairman. He stressed the importance of unity and addressing pressing issues affecting Nigerians. This comes after a meeting with Governor Alex Otti, the Caretaker…
6 Oct
Kellyrae has emerged as the champion of Big Brother Naija Season 9. Wanni and Kellyrae were the last two housemates standing in a thrilling showdown that captivated fans. The season began with 24 housemates: Sooj, Wanni, Anita, Kellyrae, Nelly, Ozee, Onyeka, Victoria, Chizzy, Deji, Evicted, Femi, Giddy, Jasmine, Kiki, Lola, Mimi, Nini, Obi, Pinky, Ronke,…
6 Oct
Peter Obi, the Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, has pledged N120 million to support the Holy Rosary Sisters' educational programmes over the next two years. This announcement was made during the centenary celebration of the Sisters' outstanding contributions to the development of education and healthcare in the country. During the event, Obi commended the Holy…
28 Sep
The Labour Party's Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Nigerian elections, Peter Obi, has indicated that insecurity plaguing Africa is deeply connected to poverty, unemployment, and corruption. Obi’s spokesman Ibrahim Umar in a statement quoted him to have made the assertion over the weekend during an international leadership dialogue in Athens, Greece. Speaking at the event,…
22 Sep
Pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, has said Peter Obi will be accepted back into the party if he decides to return. Obi contested for the Governorship of Anambra State under APGA in 2003 but lost to Chris Ngige. Ngige's defeat in the election was overturned in 2006 by the…
19 Sep
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has addressed allegations of hypocrisy leveled against its principal, Peter Obi, for backing the Labor Party’s gubernatorial candidate in Edo State, Barr. Olumide Akpata. In a statement released on Thursday, POMR Spokesman Ibrahim Umar defended Obi's support, stating that it aligns with his commitment to democratic values and competence.…
19 Sep
The Abure-led Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday accused Mr Peter Obi and Dr Alex Otti of seeking to hijack the leadership of the party through the back door. Mr. Obiora Ifoh, National Secretary of the party, said this in a statement he issued in Abuja. Obi was the party’s flag bearer in the 2023 presidential…
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No fewer than 2,693 youthss and women are currently undergoing training by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Kaduna State Directorate, under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative . The training, which commenced in December 2024 is aimed at empowering the youth and women with vocational skills with a view to becoming self reliant.…
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The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday decried the incessant vandalism of critical power transmission equipment in the country. Adelabu made this known at the official inauguration of a 100MVA Power Transformer at the 132/33kv Transmission Substation in Isolo, Lagos. According to the minister, the issue of vandalism being experienced in all the…
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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has approved the request of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in the state to hire 1,800 teachers, 100 non-teaching staff and 200 security guards. Chairman of TESCOM, Malam Bello Abubakar, disclosed in a statement on Friday in Ilorin that this was aimed at promoting a safer school environment. Abubakar said…
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The Lagos State Taskforce has seized 58 motorcycles during a recent enforcement operation aimed at ensuring compliance with the ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as okada, across restricted routes in the metropolis. The State Ministry of Transportation disclosed this on Friday on X. The enforcement covered major highways, including Gbagada-Oshodi, Oshodi-Apapa, Mile 2-Badagry Expressway,…
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Governor Umaru Bago on Friday commissioned a power station under the rural electrification project in Paiko to boost power supply in Niger State. According to a statement signed by the governor's spokesperson, Bologi Ibrahim, the project was sponsored by the member representing Paikoro at the Niger State House of Assembly, Umar Nasiru to connect Barikishi,…
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The Human Rights Advocacy Watch Campaign and the All Women League have expressed their shock and have demanded that justice should be done as a lady, Mrs Gloria Peter Ajine, was brutally murdered while harvesting vegetables on her farm on 15th December 2025. The incident happened at Abeokuta North in Ilewo Orile in Ogun State.…
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It is on record that the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted an invitation from the President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to visit the country this year.