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Peter Obi Highlights Nigeria’s Potential at High-Level ECFR Roundtable in Berlin

Kingsley Oyong Akam16 July 2026

BERLIN, Germany – Former Anambra State Governor, Labour Party presidential candidate 2023, and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi on Wednesday participated in a prestigious international roundtable organised by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), focused on Nigeria’s future trajectory. The closed-door discussion, titled “Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond,” convened policymakers, diplomats,...

The Godfather’s Curse: A History of Political Betrayal in Nigeria, and the New Season of Broken Vows

Sam Agogo16 July 2026

Every political culture has its founding myths, and Nigeria’s is the myth of loyalty rewarded. From the earliest days of the First Republic, the country’s politics has run on an unwritten code: a senior figure identifies a promising younger man, opens doors for him, spends money and reputation on his behalf, and expects in return...

Peter Obi Condemns Nighttime Arrest of 74-Year-Old Professor Martin Aghaji

Kingsley Oyong Akam12 July 2026

NIGERIA— Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the manner in which security operatives arrested Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, a renowned 74-year-old cardiothoracic surgeon. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Obi described the incident as a “disheartening humiliation” that reflects a growing disregard for the...

Daniel Bwala Sparks Debate After Describing Some Jobs Done by Nigerians in the UK as “Modern Slavery”

Kingsley Oyong Akam11 July 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has sparked widespread debate after remarks made during an appearance on the Morayo Show, where he described some of the jobs undertaken by Nigerians in the United Kingdom as a form of “modern slavery.” The comments have generated mixed reactions on social media, with supporters and critics offering...

Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria Rescued Safely After 56 Days in Captivity

Kingsley Oyong Akam11 July 2026

OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Nigerian security authorities have rescued a group of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted more than seven weeks ago, following an operation that led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and the killing of several others, according to government officials. The rescue, announced on Saturday, has been widely welcomed across...

Kwankwaso Fires Back at Ali Modu Sheriff, Defends Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket as Strongest Option for 2027

Kingsley Oyong Akam8 July 2026

NIGERIA— Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and running mate to Peter Obi for the 2027 general elections, has strongly rebutted recent remarks by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, describing them as divisive and poorly considered. In a strongly worded statement, Kwankwaso expressed disappointment over Sheriff’s interview on Channels...

Peter Obi Urges President Tinubu to Resign or Forgo Re-election, Citing Response to Oyo School Abduction

Kingsley Oyong Akam7 July 2026

NIGERIA – Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either resign or abandon plans to seek a second term, accusing his administration of failing to demonstrate leadership and compassion following the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State. In a statement shared on...

The Oputa Panel: Nigeria’s Moment of Reckoning That May Never Return

Sam Agogo6 July 2026

Some nations forget on purpose. They bury their worst years under new anthems, new flags, new men in old uniforms, and hope the silence does the work that justice should have done. Nigeria almost became one of those nations. Then, in 1999, it did something rare enough to still feel astonishing a quarter of a...

Peter Obi Accuses Tinubu Administration of Grand Corruption Over ₦8.83 Trillion Unbudgeted Expenditure

Kingsley Oyong Akam6 July 2026

NIGERIA – Former Anambra State Governor and opposition leader Peter Obi has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of “grand corruption,” citing a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment which he said revealed approximately ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure for 2025 that was not reflected in the national budget. In a post published on...

At Least 36 Students Missing After Gunmen Attack School in Borno

Kingsley Oyong Akam5 July 2026

LASSA, Borno State – At least 36 students remain missing after armed men attacked a secondary school in Lassa, Borno State, during an ongoing national examination, prompting desperate appeals from parents for the government to secure their safe return. The attack occurred on Monday at Government Day Secondary School, where students were sitting their examinations...

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Peter Obi Highlights Nigeria’s Potential at High-Level ECFR Roundtable in Berlin

The Godfather’s Curse: A History of Political Betrayal in Nigeria, and the New Season of Broken Vows

Peter Obi Condemns Nighttime Arrest of 74-Year-Old Professor Martin Aghaji

Daniel Bwala Sparks Debate After Describing Some Jobs Done by Nigerians in the UK as “Modern Slavery”

Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria Rescued Safely After 56 Days in Captivity

Kwankwaso Fires Back at Ali Modu Sheriff, Defends Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket as Strongest Option for 2027

Peter Obi Urges President Tinubu to Resign or Forgo Re-election, Citing Response to Oyo School Abduction

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