U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, outside the Royal Castle, in Warsaw, Poland, Feb. 21, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein. Washington, Feb. 23, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden called on Thursday for Nigeria’s presidential election on Saturday to be peaceful …
Read More »Buhari hails CACOVID for donating 350 security vehicles, others
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 22, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari says the support his government has received from the private sector in addressing social ills is enough to make him the “envy of many presidents of the world.” The president stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while inaugurating and handing …
Read More »Buhari to candidates: Respect choice of voters, accept outcome of elections
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 22, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has urged candidates contesting elections at all levels to respect the choice of voters and accept the result of the elections as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The president made the call while witnessing the signing of …
Read More »2023: Obi to win Presidential race with 14.8m votes – Governance Index
The Labour Party (LP) presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed have been projected to win this weekend’s presidential election with a wide margin. The Governance Index, a reputable consulting firm hired by the Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) to analyze preparations and projections …
Read More »Elections security: Nigerian Army releases hotlines to public
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 21, 2023 The Nigerian Army (NA) has approved a list of Hotlines to report any suspicious act of violence by unscrupulous persons during the forthcoming general election. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. …
Read More »Ex-President Jonathan calls for violence-free elections; Urges politicians not to seek power at all costs
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 21, 2023 Former President Goodluck Jonathan has enjoined Nigerians to be patriotic, peaceful and display true sportsmanship as they exercise their civic rights to vote. Jonathan made the call in a message to Nigerians released by his Special Adviser Ikechukwu Eze in Abuja on Tuesday. …
Read More »INEC reassures Nigerians, International Community of free, fair, credible general election
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 20, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured Nigerians and the international Community of free, fair and credible elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the reassurance when he received Commonwealth Election Observer Mission to Nigeria, led by former South Africa President, Thabo …
Read More »Obi visits Zaria, pledges to fight joblessness; Emir of Zazzau urges politicians to play by the rules
By Mustapha Yauri Zaria (Kaduna State) Feb. 20, 2023 Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), has pledged to mitigate the unemployment rate among youths through provision of skillful labour if elected president of Nigeria. Obi stated this when he led his Vice, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed on …
Read More »Endorsement of Obi for President is sacrosanct, says PANDEF
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Feb. 20, 2023 The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) says the endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi is sacrosanct. The National Publicity Secretary of the Forum, Ken Robinson, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja and made …
Read More »Peter Obi, Nigeria’s biggest opportunity for real change – Akin Osuntokun
Funmilayo Okunade Ado-Ekiti, Feb.19, 2023 Saturday is the biggest day of decision, and about the last opportunity Nigerians have to choose between the real change they earnestly desire, or continue to wallow in pain, Chief Akin Osuntokun said on Sunday. Osuntokun is the Director-General of the Peter Obi/ Yusuf Datti …
Read More »2023 polls: Police Service Commission appoints national, zonal, state coordinators to monitor conduct of officers (See names, phone numbers for reporting of erring personnel)
Towards the 2023 general elections that commences with the Presidential and National Assembly polls this Saturday, February 25, 2023, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed National, Zonal and State Coordinators to monitor the conduct of Police Officers on election duties. The PSC is the Federal Executive Body …
Read More »Nigeria ready to host Sahel Climate Fund secretariat, Buhari says in Ethiopia
.. As African leaders seek adequate, predictable climate financing ..Continent received only 12% of Global Climate Financing, King of Morocco tells Summit President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, pledged that Nigeria is ready to host the Secretariat of the Sahel Climate Fund, including equipping and provision of accommodation …
Read More »‘Obidients’ storm Washington DC, USA for Mega Rally
Washington DC, February 18, 2023: Nigerians in the United States of America (USA) who are supporters of the Presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi and his running mate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba Ahmed, have literally overrun Washington DC, USA, the world’s most powerful capital, in their …
Read More »Ignore, resist sit at home orders; Vote massively, Ohanaeze, South East traditional rulers urge electorate
By Alex Enebeli/Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Feb. 18, 2023 The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has again, urged the people of the South East geo-political zone of the country to resist sit-at-home order by any group during the forthcoming election. This is as the South-East Council of Traditional Rulers …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu: No need for violence in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has noted with deep concern the protests in some parts of the state Friday morning and called for calm, urging the people to shun incitement by mischief makers. According to a statement by Gbenga Omotoso, Honorable Commissioner, Information & Strategy, “the protesters are said to be …
Read More »I will respect rule of law, if elected, says Obi in Owerri (See pictures)
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Feb. 16, 2023 The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has promised that his administration will respect the rule of law, if he is voted into power. Obi gave the assurance during a town hall meeting, organised by the Imo chapter of the …
Read More »Cash crisis: Peter Obi tells voters to take their anger to the polls on February 25
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has asked the Nigerian electorate to take the anger of the recent scarcity of cash in the country, which has resulted in protests to the polls. In a tweet following the protests that erupted in some cities of the country, …
Read More »Buhari attends 36th AU Summit in Addis Ababa
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja Feb. 16, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, departs Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). The President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The theme of …
Read More »Buhari approves reintroduction of N200 note as legal tender, apologies to Nigerians
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 16, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reintroduction of the old N200 note as legal tender alongside the new N200 note until April 10. The president, who gave the approval in a nationwide broadcast on Thursday in Abuja, said the approval was necessitated by …
Read More »2023 Elections: U.S. cautions Nigerians against violence
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Feb. 15, 2023 The United States Government has advised Nigerians to avoid inciting statements that could trigger violence, voter’s suppression or intimidation and thereby mar the electoral process. Ms. Molly Phee, U.S. Assistant Secretary of States for African Affairs, gave the advice, on Wednesday, …
Read More »Gavi appoints Nigeria’s Pate as CEO, resumes August
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, 14, 2023 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has appointed Nigeria’s former Minister of Health, Dr Muhammad Pate as its new Chief Executive Officer. Pate’s appointment was confirmed on Monday, at an extraordinary meeting of the Gavi Board, in Geneva. The alliance said Pate will take over as the CEO …
Read More »U.S has no preferred candidate in Nigeria’s election – Official
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 13, 2023 Molly Phee, U.S Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, says her country has no preferred candidate in Nigeria’s general election. Phee stated this when she visited the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in his office on Monday …
Read More »Peter Obi meets brave Ibadan boy who stood in front of his convoy to pray for his success at the polls
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has met with Yusuf Alabi, the 15-year-old Ibadan, Oyo State boy who dramatically stood in front of his convoy with spread out arms, to pray for him (Obi), during his Mega Rally in Lagos. The picture, which showed Mr. Obi …
Read More »Our victory will mark beginning of new Nigeria – Obi
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 11, 2023 The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, on Saturday said LP victory in the 2023 Presidential election on Feb. 25, would mark the beginning of a new Nigeria. Obi, in company with his running mate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, other …
Read More »Peter Obi interacts with Nigeria’s fathers of the faith in Yenagoa
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi was part of the 17th Biennial Conference of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. He interacted the leaders of the Pentecostal movement in the country, including Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, of the Redeemed Christian Church …
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