I left Anambra debt-free ―Peter Obi insists

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has insisted that he did not borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra State during his eight years as governor. Obi, who spoke on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, said his administration left office in March 2014 without owing salaries, […]

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Peter Obi and Fashola honoured as best governors of 1999-2014 era (Video)

In 2014, Peter Obi (Anambra State, 2006–2014) and Babatunde Fashola (Lagos State, 2007–2015) were jointly celebrated as the best governors of Nigeria’s democratic era, 1999–2014 The duo’s recognition came during a public event anchored by singer Daddy Showkey where both were honored on stage, marking a high point in their respective tenures. See the video […]

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Release my academic records ―Peter Obi urges UNN over Abayomi Arabambi’s suits

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to release his academic records following a legal action instituted by Labour Party chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, over the alleged refusal of the institution to provide certified copies of documents relating to Obi’s academic credentials. In a statement […]

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Is Peter Obi parading fake academic certificates? – See answers

FACT-CHECK: Is Peter Obi parading a fake university degree certificate? Here are our findings. Premium Times obtained University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s (UNN’s) response to enquiries on Mr Obi’s academic credentials. The academic credentials of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), have been a subject of controversy since 2023, when he […]

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Peter Obi plans dual result transmission for 2027 election

National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said his team will establish a system to independently transmit results from polling units to its situation room during the 2027 general elections. Obi disclosed this in an exclusive interview on Arise TV on Thursday, explaining that the system would enable his […]

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46 arrested over attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue State

Officers of the Benue State Police Command have arrested 46 suspects in connection with the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Commissioner of Police (CP), Cletus Nwadiogbu, who announced this on Wednesday, said investigation is still ongoing as key leaders of the youths involved in the incident […]

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Peter Obi’s convoy blocked by alleged thugs on Benue road (Video)

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), was on Tuesday prevented from proceeding in Benue State after protesters barricaded Gboko Road in Makurdi, the state capital. Chanting “We don’t want Peter Obi,” the alleged thugs blocked the road near the Nigerian Air Force Base and Makurdi Airport for hours, disrupting traffic […]

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I can withdraw my support for Peter Obi any time on 2027 ―Isaac Fayose

Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti State Governor’s younger brother and activist, Isaac Fayose, has reacted to the backlash that followed a viral video showing him praying with Seyi Tinubu, and said he could withdraw his support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), presidential candidate, Peter Obi, if he chooses. Isaac Fayose, who said this on his […]

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Peter Obi alleges threat to life, says he may be eliminated before 2027 contest

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is deliberately frustrating him, claiming he faces constant intimidation and obstacles in his daily activities. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo about his political future, Obi said he was more concerned about his safety than whether he […]

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Peter Obi’s name has been uploaded on INEC portal ―NDC National Leader

In a statement on Monday, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that the party has uploaded the name of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal. The party leader said the NDC had filed an appeal against a recent court ruling alongside an […]

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Peter Obi and Bayo Onanuga’s red herring, By Ikechukwu Amaechi

I was saddened watching Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, discuss the state of the nation on Arise Television on Tuesday. To be fair, though, he is the president’s spokesperson and his job entails defending the indefensible. But beyond that, he has the reputation of insensitivity to the plight […]

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Peter Obi suing Kenneth Okonkwo for defamation, demanding N5b in damages

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has demanded N5 billion in damages from actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements made during a television interview. Obi, via his lawyers Chief Alex Ejesieme SAN & Co., in a letter dated June 9, 2026, and addressed to Okonkwo, accused Okonkwo of making false allegations […]

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Peter Obi meets 3 South African Ministers over Nigerian immigration challenges in that country

In a post shared on his X handle, Presidential aspirant in the 2027 general elections, Mr Peter Obi has said that after meeting with Nigerians in South Africa, he met with some South African Ministers to discuss how to resolve the migration problems being faced by Nigerians in that country. See his text below: “After […]

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I’m not running from Atiku ―Peter Obi

Presidential aspirant under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has pushed back against suggestions that he is avoiding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The former governor of Anambra State made the remarks on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, on the sidelines of the Spier Dialogue 2026, […]

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No guarantee Atiku will defeat Peter Obi at the ADC primaries ―Dele Momodu

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has said there is no guarantee that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will defeat Peter Obi at the primaries. He said this on Wednesday while answering questions in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. Momodu was speaking in respect of the defection of Obi and Kwankwaso […]

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Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso formally join NDC

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, and former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, as both leaders were seen receiving membership cards in a video circulating online. This was disclosed in a Sunday footage from […]

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Peter Obi leaves African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has announced his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing worsening internal crises within the party and broader national challenges. In a statement shared on Sunday on X, Obi said his decision followed deep personal reflection and “silent pains” he […]

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European Union ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot visits Peter Obi at his Onitsha residence

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Wednesday hosted Mr. Gautier Mignot, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria at his Onitsha residence. The ex-governor of Anambra State, who made this known on his X handle while sharing images from the meeting, said they had “useful conversations”. He […]

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UK, Germany, EU, France, Canada envoys hold meeting with Peter Obi in Abuja (Photos)

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Wednesday held a breakfast meeting with diplomats from several foreign missions in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting brought together representatives from key international partners, including the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, as well as envoys from the European Union, Germany, Canada, […]

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