Peter Obi
30 Jan
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has brought a message of solace and solidarity to families struck by tragedy in Nigeria. In a series of tweets, Obi recounted his recent visits to the families of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, a victim of violent kidnapping, and Folashade Ariyo, a teenager tragically lost. His words resonated with…
24 Jan
The Anglican Bishop of Amichi Diocese and Proprietor of College of Nursing Sciences, Diocesan Hospital Amichi, Rev. Ephraim Ikeakor, has eulogised the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, over his intervention during his time in office as Governor of Anambra State, as he rehabilitated their hospital
23 Jan
In the 2023 elections Peter Obi pulled off what must count as a major miracle in Nigerian politics. He led an erstwhile politically irrelevant and perennially underperforming Labour party platform that managed to garner only 5,074 votes nationwide in the 2019 presidential election to a 6,101,533 vote tally in the 2023 presidential elections – a…
12 Jan
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu not to spare anyone found culpable in the scandal uncovered at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
11 Jan
A former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo has jumped to the defense of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala who has pledged his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Bwala who is also a former spokesperson for the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation after meeting with…
9 Jan
Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo has called for collaboration with the Oko community in the fight against erosion menace threatening the community. He lamented that despite government efforts in terms of materials, equipment, and other interventions, there is still much to be done to check the advancing gullies which he said are capable…
9 Jan
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has faulted the N7.3 trillion securitisation of existing ways and means facility just before considering the 2024 budget proposals
8 Jan
Some prominent Nigerian industrialists, politicians and other public figures, including Peter Obi, Jim Ovia, Aliko Dangote, Adams Oshiomhole and institutions such as Channels Television and MTN, among others
4 Jan
Seven months into the four-year tenure of President Bola Tinubu, political associates of Abubakar Atiku, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, have said the former Vice President would contest again in 2027...
3 Jan
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, has described the late governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, as a dogged fighter and principled leader.
2 Jan
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised hope of a new Nigeria.In his New Year message, yesterday, he said: “As Nigeria is the only country we have, deeply endowed, but lacking good leadership..
1 Jan
Five states. Four political parties. A people sharply divided along party lines. And an aspiration to produce the President of the country in abeyance. This is the current democratic experience in Southeast Nigeria.
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Palestinian militant group Hamas released on Wednesday a video of an Israeli-American man held hostage in Gaza and seen alive in the footage. Israeli media identified him as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was abducted from the Nova music festival in southern Israel during the Hamas attack on October 7. "I went to hang out with my…
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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that a father has been arrested alongside his son who is a candidate by the Police for impersonating his son during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this while on an inspection tour of the UTME centres in…
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The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts, warning that violators would face the full wrath of the law. The government also announced the cancellation of all existing produce and haulage revenue collection contracts by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying those responsibilities would now…
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Austrian manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he was in talks with Bayern Munich to become the club's head coach in the summer. The former Manchester United boss said "there has been contact" between himself and Bayern but would not be drawn on whether he would take the offer. "I've also informed the Austrian FA (OeFB) about…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
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Manchester City's Premier League title bid suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday's crucial clash at Brighton. Haaland missed City's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid last…
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Three people were injured in an apparent stabbing at a secondary school in Wales on Wednesday, police said. The attack occurred at the Amman Valley School, about 60 miles (100 miles) northwest of Cardiff. Two air ambulances were seen at the school, along with a number of police vehicles. "Three people have been injured and…
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Multichoice Nigeria on Wednesday announced another price increase on the DStv and GOtv packages. The company in a statement said that the new prices will take effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024. In the new price list for DStv, Premium bouquet, the price moved from N29,500 to N37,000; Compact+ from N19,800 to N25,000; Compact from…
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A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
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Mauricio Pochettino admitted troubled Chelsea's worst moments this season have been "so bad" after the Blues suffered their heaviest defeat in over five years. Pochettino's side slumped to an embarrassing 5-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday to heap renewed pressure on the beleaguered Chelsea boss. It was Chelsea's worst ever result against London rivals Arsenal…