Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has become the subject of fresh online debate after attending the service of songs for the late mother of Lagos politician Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) in Lagos. Videos from the event showed Obi arriving in a simple grey outfit, greeting mourners and quietly taking his seat after exchanging pleasantries…
Former Edo State governor and APC senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the business model of opposition figure Peter Obi, describing him as a “trader” whose activities allegedly “export jobs and import unemployment” into Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole argued that Obi’s import-based retail businesses do not contribute to long-term…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has clarified remarks he made during a recent television interview after they sparked widespread debate online. During his appearance on Channels Television, Obi said that “all the commissioners that served with me” during his eight years as governor were Muslims while responding to allegations of…
A group of lawyers under the Obidient Lawyers Forum has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking enhanced security protection for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general election. The suit names President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, the Department of…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has defended his record on asset declaration, state savings and the allegations linked to the Pandora Papers, insisting he complied with Nigerian law while in office. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Obi said he declared all his assets in both Nigeria and the…
Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets of Lagos on Saturday as part of a 60-day prayer walk, gathering to pray for peace, economic recovery and an end to some of the country’s biggest challenges. Participants carried placards with messages calling for an end to corruption, insecurity, fraud, poverty and other social issues. Some banners…
Nigerian businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has gifted millions of naira and plots of land to several activists, a move that has generated widespread reactions online over both the generosity of the gesture and the wording used in the payment records. According to payment receipts and posts shared by the beneficiaries, Fayose transferred ₦2…
Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has reaffirmed his support for Peter Obi after days of controversy sparked by a viral video showing him praying with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The video prompted criticism from some members of the Obidient movement, who questioned Fayose’s political loyalty ahead of the 2027 general election….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released prominent Obidient Movement supporters Peter Akah and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, after hours of questioning over allegations of naira abuse. The pair honored an invitation from the anti-graft agency on Wednesday and were interrogated for about 11 hours before being released around midnight….
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has given opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi a one-week ultimatum to publicly apologize to airport officials and pay a ₦25,000 parking fine following an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The directive follows an internal investigation ordered by the minister after Obi alleged…
