Tag: Peter Obi
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2027: Southwest NDC ‘Broke’ as Chieftain Accuses Peter Obi of Starving Regional Wing of Funds
LAGOS — Severe financial distress is currently rocking the Southwest chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), threatening to paralyze the party’s grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections A high-ranking chieftain of the party in the Southwest region, who spoke exclusively on the condition of anonymity, revealed to Starnews NG yesterday that the…
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“Tinubu Should Emulate This” – Nigerians React to Obi’s Fitness Video
By George Omagbemi Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has attracted attention online after sharing a video of himself exercising in a gym ahead of the 2027 general election. The video, posted on Wednesday, October 14, shows Obi working out on a treadmill while promoting a message of…
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Shettima Calls Peter Obi ‘Master of Bogus Statistics’ Over Bangladesh Comparison
By George Omagbemi ABUJA, Nigeria | October 15, 2026. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, describing him as a “master of bogus statistics and incoherent economic prescriptions” over his comparisons between Nigeria and Bangladesh. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday, October 14, during the inauguration of the…
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2027: Peter Obi Pledges Monthly Town Halls, Visits to All 36 States
By George Omagbemi ABUJA — October 12, 2026. Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has promised to hold monthly town hall meetings and visit all 36 states annually if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge during a live session on TikTok, where he discussed his proposed approach to leadership…
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2027: Why Nigerians Should Reject Peter Obi and Atiku — BAT- KSM Network Vision
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima Movement (BAT-KSM Movement) in Ondo State has urged Nigerians to reject Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections. The group called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…
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Peter Obi Visits NAF Facility Over Ondo Crash
By George Omagbemi Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) facility in Abuja to sign the condolence register opened following the military aircraft crash in Ondo State. Obi made the visit on Tuesday as tributes continued to be paid to the 25 people who…
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Peter Obi Admits No Evidence To Prove He Won Election 2023 Poll
By Opeyemi Adelakun Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has acknowledged that he has no evidence to establish his claim that he won the poll. Obi made the admission during an interview with BBC Africa while maintaining that he remains convinced he won the election. Asked to provide evidence…
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Independence Day: Peter Obi Says ‘A New Nigeria Is Possible’
By George Omagbemi Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful, responsible and determined, declaring that a new Nigeria is possible. Obi made the remarks in his Independence Day address on Thursday as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary, while also expressing concern over poverty, insecurity, unemployment,…
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Peter Obi Makes U-Turn, Promises to Restore Fuel Subsidy
By George Omagbemi Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, saying his administration would first tackle corruption across the country. Obi made the pledge on Monday, September 28, 2026, during a town hall meeting organised for the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket in…
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi attends Ikorodu City’s 2-0 victory over Rangers in Lagos
By Charles Maduka Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , was at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday for the Nigeria Premier Football League clash between Ikorodu City FC and Enugu Rangers International FC. The former Anambra State governor watched the encounter from the stands alongside Ikorodu City President,…
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My Wife And I Are Soludo’s Children’s Godparents — Peter Obi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has described his relationship with Governor Chukwuma Soludo as one based on mutual respect, saying he and his wife are godparents to Soludo’s children. Obi spoke on Friday at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Enugu. The conference…
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The Job We Give Jesus In Nigeria Is Too Much— Peter Obi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has said Nigerians place too much responsibility on Jesus because of gaps in healthcare and social infrastructure, urging governments to provide the facilities citizens need. Obi made the remark on Friday at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors in…