Obi Files N5bn Defamation Demand Against Kenneth Okonkwo
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has demanded a public retraction and apology from actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, over comments he describes as false and defamatory. Obi has also demanded N5bn ($3.2m) in damages and given Okonkwo seven days to withdraw the statements or face legal action. The […]
Obi Passes NDC Screening, Emerges Sole Presidential Aspirant
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday cleared former Anambra State governor Peter Obi to contest in the 2027 presidential election, making him the party’s sole aspirant ahead of its forthcoming primaries. Obi was screened by the party’s national screening committee at the NDC secretariat in Abuja after arriving on Tuesday evening alongside Senator Victor […]
Delta State NDC Governorship Aspirant Demands Transparent Party Financing Ahead Of 2027
Political parties in Nigeria must reform their internal financing structures if the country is serious about fighting corruption and deepening democracy, Barrister Chikwe Nkemnacho, a gubernatorial aspirant of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in Delta State, has said. In a statement sent to Truth Live News, the Delta born legal practitioner questioned the growing commercialization […]
Edochie Taunts Obi, Dismisses Ability To Fix Nigeria’s Economy
“He does not have the spirit of Ndi Igbo in him. He’s not a leader. The true spirit of Ndi Igbo is ‘onye aghana nwanne ya’. As you rise, you lift others,” he wrote.
Justin Ijeh: Obi’s Aim is Mission-Driven, Not Power-Hungry
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting National Publicity Secretary, Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, Justin Ijeh, has said the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, is only seeking to be the president of the country to deliver on the common good of all Nigerians and not for personal […]
Peter Obi Donates ₦10 Million to Bauchi Nursing College, Supports Healthcare Education
In addition to the ₦10 million donation to the nursing college, Obi also extended his support to other educational causes within the state, including a ₦5 million contribution to a Qur’anic school. The combined donations, amounting to ₦15 million.
Obi–Kwankwaso Supporters Announce New Political Movement Ahead of 2027 Elections
A new political alliance has emerged in Nigeria as supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, formally introduced a pressure group known as the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, setting the stage for growing discussions around a possible joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement was […]
BREAKING: Peter Obi Reveals Plot Within ADC to Resist His 2027 Presidential Bid
The move followed high-profile defections, including those by former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, former ministers, and other political heavyweights. ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark and figures like Rauf Aregbesola have been central to the realignment.
Obi Says Focus is On Fixing Nigeria, Not Becoming President
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has said he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president, insisting that his focus is on seeing the country work as a stable and functional nation. “I’m not desperate to be president,” he said. “What I am desperate about is to see Nigeria work.” He was speaking […]
Obi Slams Tinubu Over Easter Attacks Across Nigeria
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over a wave of killings across Nigeria during the Easter period, accusing the government of failing in its responsibility to protect lives and property. In a statement shared on X on Monday, Obi referred to a recent […]