Fresh intelligence reports suggest that the upcoming #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, set for October 20, may have deeper coordination than publicly claimed. According to a reliable source, activist Omoyele Sowore and a relative of Nnamdi Kanu allegedly held a secret meeting with Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). The purpose of the meeting was reportedly to seek his backing for the planned protest. The source disclosed that El-Zakzaky may have agreed to rally his supporters—who are known for staging large street demonstrations—to participate in the protest. Reports further indicate that members of the group plan to…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has drawn sharp criticism after admitting he is “not afraid of losing the ADC ticket” to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Many Nigerians say his statement shows weakness and confusion within his political camp. During a private meeting with party stakeholders, Obi reportedly said he is open to working with Atiku to “rescue Nigeria.” His comment has sparked outrage among his supporters, especially those who believed he stood for political independence. Several Obidients have accused him of abandoning the movement’s original vision for personal ambition, while others believe he has simply accepted Atiku’s…
Political analyst and social commentator, Theo Abu Agada, has said that Governor Charles Soludo will have an early and clear victory in the next Anambra governorship election. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Agada wrote, “Soludo will win before 11am. Obi is politically done in Nigerian politics. Was fun while it lasted.” The statement, which was aimed at supporters of Labour Party leader Peter Obi, often called “Obidients,” has stirred several reactions online. Many social media users see it as a sign of growing confidence in Soludo’s popularity and leadership across the state. Agada, known for his outspoken…
Political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has accused the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of frustrating Nigeria’s economic growth through what he described as “massive importation” of goods that can be locally produced. In a statement shared on his social media handle, Omokri described Obi as “the single biggest individual importer in Nigeria,” claiming that his business operations contradict the government’s campaign for local production and economic self-reliance. “As the single biggest individual importer in Nigeria, Peter Obi is the biggest threat to #GrowNairaBuyNaija,” Omokri alleged. “We cannot move from consumption to production and become a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again facing internal tension after its National Working Committee (NWC) reportedly removed its National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), from a court case aimed at stopping the party’s planned national convention. The convention, which is set to take place on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, has sparked controversy within the party. In a letter dated October 13 and addressed to the Federal High Court, the NWC replaced Ajibade with Chris Uche (SAN) as the new legal representative. Party insiders and observers say the move goes against the PDP’s constitution, which…
The National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to Julius Abure, Umar Farouk, has said that former presidential candidate Peter Obi has no plan to contest the 2027 election, despite his recent public remarks. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Farouk stated that Obi was only seeking public attention rather than preparing for another political race. He said, “Peter Obi is only enjoying media attention. He has refused the Labour Party’s presidential ticket.” The party secretary also questioned Obi’s political commitment, saying there is confusion about his current political base. According to him, “Why is he in ADC?…
The Senior Adviser to former United States President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has said that the terrorist group Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians in Nigeria. Boulos made this known during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, where both discussed efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United States. The discussion also covered investment opportunities and measures to ensure regional stability across Africa. According to Boulos, Nigeria plays a vital role in Africa’s peace and economic growth. He praised President Tinubu’s administration for showing commitment in the fight…
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has said that President Bola Tinubu is not compelling politicians to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aniebonam explained that joining or leaving any political party in Nigeria remains a matter of personal choice. “We have not seen anyone being forced at gunpoint to defect to the APC or any other party. Politicians are joining based on their personal decisions,” he said. Speaking in Lagos on Friday, Aniebonam, who also serves as the NNPP’s Board of Trustees Chairman, made the remarks while reacting to the recent wave of…
A past statement from Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has resurfaced online, showing him mocking Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential ambition. Soludo had claimed that the Labour Party’s candidate indirectly assisted Bola Tinubu’s victory by dividing the opposition votes. Speaking before the 2023 general election, Soludo said Obi’s presidential campaign lacked the structure needed to win and only ended up weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which, according to him, gave the All Progressives Congress (APC) an advantage. “Indeed, if I were Asiwaju Tinubu, I would even give Peter Obi money as someone heading one of the departments of his campaign,”…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, saying the ex-governor would “continue to contest as President on social media, but never as President of Nigeria.” Wike made the statement on Thursday during the inauguration of newly completed roads in the Mabushi District of Abuja. His comment came after Obi visited LEA Primary School, Kapwa, and condemned the poor condition of the learning environment, calling it “a national disgrace” that reflects Nigeria’s weak commitment to education. During the visit, Obi lamented the lack of basic facilities such…