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Peter Obi, 2027 presidential aspirant and former Labour Party candidate in the 2023 general election, has stated that the northern region of Nigeria will celebrate him if he is elected president. Obi, a key figure in the newly formed opposition coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the remark while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. According to him, the northern region holds the greatest untapped potential in Nigeria, comprising 19 states with vast arable land and significant voter strength. However, he noted that these advantages have long been undermined by persistent…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has dismissed speculations suggesting that he worked with the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha. Obi stated that he neither knew nor met Abacha during his time in power, stressing that everything he has done throughout his career remains in the public domain. The former Anambra State Governor made the clarification on Sunday while responding to questions during Channels TV’s Sunday Politics. The clarification comes in the wake of recent allegations by Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who accused Obi of working with the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun laying the foundation for a community-driven political structure in Sokoto State. It has appointed Mainasara Umar, as the ADC’s State Coordinator for Sokoto to lead the state. His appointment was confirmed in a formal letter signed by the coalition’s National Coordinator, Engr. Mohammed Shuaibu, and shared with journalists on Sunday. Shuaibu explained that the decision to appoint Umar followed a careful evaluation of his leadership credentials, public service commitment, and track record in advocating for equitable policies that benefit all Nigerians. “This appointment, which takes immediate effect, is part of our broader plan…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, has reiterated that he remains a member of the party, despite his involvement in a new political coalition. Obi made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, dismissing speculation that his participation in the coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, meant he had left the Laour Party. Obi, who joined the Labour Party ahead of the 2023 elections, recently aligned with several prominent political leaders under the ADC-led coalition, a movement aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu through the ballot in…
A non-governmental organisation, Peasants Empowerment Concern Initiative, PECi, has charged Nigerians to wake up and recover their local government areas hijacked by state governors. The group gave this charge to Nigerians on Sunday ahead of the first anniversary of financial autonomy granted to Local Government Areas, LGAs, by the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment of July 11, 2024. PECi made the remark in a statement issued on its behalf by the former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria and a founding member of the All Progressives Congress, Osita Okechukwu. He said: “Our dear Compatriots, four days to the first anniversary…
Crown FC head coach Ayodeji Ayeni has urged his players to bounce back from the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 opening day defeat to Kun Khalifat FC. The Ajilete Warriors suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kun Khalifat FC at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Saturday. Ayeni said that the defeat won’t derail their target for promotion. “As you can see, it is a marathon. It’s not yet over for any team,” Ayeni reacted after the game. “Our first match doesn’t determine the league and ambition. We can go ahead and win the next two matches.” Crown FC…
Kun Khalifat FC and Osun United won their respective fixtures on the opening day of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs Kun Khalifat defeated Crown FC 1-0, while Osun United also beat Warri Wolves with the same score line at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. Kun Khalifat FC and Osun United top Group A and B with three points respectively. In the other games, Wikki Tourists and Doma United played out a goalless draw, while Barau FC and Yobe Desert Stars share the spoils in their game. All the teams in the Northern Conference are on one…
The Lagos State University, LASU, has dismissed two senior academic staff members over allegations of sexual misconduct, financial impropriety, and professional misconduct. The decision, ratified during the institution’s 143rd Statutory Governing Council meeting held on Friday, followed a formal petition submitted by Taofeek Adekunle, a member of the advocacy group Take It Back Movement. The petition accused the affected lecturers of sexually harassing students and engaging in unethical financial practices. The lecturers include Prof. Olatunji Tajudeen Fasasi Abanikanda, Dean of the Epe Campus and a senior faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Science, and Khadeejat Kareem-Ibraheem, Coordinator of the…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has refuted claims suggesting he is planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, describing the speculation as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, the governor said the rumour, which surfaced on some online platforms, was a baseless fabrication aimed at causing unnecessary political tension. “We have become aware of a fictitious and mischievous social media report circulating in certain quarters, alleging plans by me to decamp from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC,…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has cautioned journalists covering elections to strictly adhere to the codes and regulations during reporting all processes. Executive Director, IPC, Lanre Arogundade made the call while speaking at a one-day training of North West journalists held in Kano. He said the meeting, is part support to the media under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria, Phase II programme. Mr. Lanre said the aim of the training is to identify challenges journalists faced and provide solutions for the successful election coverage. Some of challenges identified included insecurity and threats to journalists, political pressure…