Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has again cautioned his supporters, known as Obidients, and the general public to be wary of individuals using his name or picture to promote fake online businesses and endorsements. In a statement released on Tuesday, Obi said that despite previous clarifications from his media team, some people are still taking advantage of his identity to deceive innocent Nigerians and make personal or commercial gains. “I have no connection whatsoever with any of these endorsements or promotional activities,” Obi stated. “Such acts are fraudulent, deceptive, and aimed solely at exploiting public trust.” He urged…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised Nigeria’s former leaders for selling vital public enterprises, saying their actions have caused the country’s deep infrastructure problems. Adebayo stated that the sale of public assets between 1999 and the present day has weakened the nation’s economy and hindered development. According to him, the idea of privatising government-owned enterprises was a mistake that deprived Nigeria of strong public institutions and long-term infrastructure growth. He specifically faulted the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for selling key national assets such as the National Electric Power Authority…
The House of Representatives has strongly rejected a claim made by the United States Senate that described Nigeria’s security problems as a “genocide against Christians” or as state-sponsored religious persecution. The lawmakers’ decision followed a call by U.S. legislator Riley Moore, who urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take urgent diplomatic action over what he called the “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians” in Nigeria. Moore, in his statement dated October 6, had referred to Nigeria as the deadliest place in the world for Christians and demanded that the country be re-listed as a “Country of Particular Concern.” He…
Northern youth leader and political commentator, Sani Buhari Waspapping, has criticized the growing claims of a supposed “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing it as a foreign-sponsored campaign meant to destabilize the country before the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared through his verified X account (formerly Twitter), Waspapping cautioned that Northerners should not be deceived by what he called divisive political tactics allegedly linked to Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and his online supporters. He accused them of reviving the same religious tension that nearly caused serious conflict during the 2023 elections. “Like I’ve said many times before, any…
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has faced backlash from supporters of the Obidient movement after he rejected claims suggesting a “Christian genocide” is taking place in Nigeria. Sowore described the narrative as a piece of foreign-sponsored misinformation designed to divide Nigerians and stir unrest in the country. In a video that went viral on Monday, Sowore explained that terrorism in Nigeria affects everyone, regardless of religion or background. He noted that northern Nigeria has seen many Muslim victims of attacks as well. “The children, men, and women being attacked are not profiled by the holy book they hold — whether…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed reports suggesting that Christians are being systematically killed in the country, describing such claims as misleading and lacking factual basis. This reaction comes after American TV host Bill Maher alleged that a “Christian genocide” was taking place in Nigeria, blaming Islamic extremists for the violence. Maher had said over 100,000 Christians had been killed since 2009 and thousands of churches destroyed by Boko Haram, adding that the situation was “a clear attempt to wipe out the Christian population.” Similarly, United States Senator Ted Cruz accused Nigerian authorities of “turning a blind eye”…
Human rights advocate and political activist, Omoyele Sowore, has rejected claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing such assertions as part of a larger propaganda campaign against the nation. In a video that went viral on Monday, Sowore explained that terrorism in Nigeria affects everyone regardless of their religion, noting that more Muslims have lost their lives in terror-related incidents across the northern region. “The children, men, and women being attacked are not profiled by the holy book they hold, whether Bible or Qur’an; they are Nigerians,” Sowore stated. He pointed out that describing Nigeria’s security crisis as a…
In a chilling revelation that exposes the underbelly of Nigerian opposition politics, sources close to the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have disclosed a calculated scheme by Peter Obi, the 2023 LP presidential candidate, to reignite religious tensions across the country. As his post-election star power fades amid economic hardships and shifting alliances, Obi is allegedly leveraging international back channels—particularly in the United States—to frame Nigeria as a hotbed of “Christian genocide,” potentially inviting foreign intervention. This, insiders claim, is part of a broader strategy to consolidate his influence within the opposition, including blackmail tactics against…
The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, has formally petitioned the Lagos State Government, requesting the cancellation of an exhibition titled “An Owambe Exhibition” organized by Uzo Njoko over alleged “cultural misrepresentation.” In a letter dated September 24, 2025, and addressed to the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, as well as Mr. Idris Aregbe, Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, the monarch directed that appropriate action be taken to prevent potential unrest within the state. The correspondence, referenced OOL/017/Vol. I/692, was signed on…
Dangote Refinery has lowered the ex-depot price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, from ₦810 to ₦760 per kilogram. This adjustment makes Dangote’s rate the cheapest in the country at the moment. Other major depots are currently selling the same product between ₦910 and ₦950 per kilogram, creating a price difference of up to ₦190 per kilogram when compared with Dangote’s new rate. Industry experts believe this move is part of Dangote’s plan to ease the financial burden on consumers and help bring stability to the domestic LPG market. They also note that the price reduction…