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Peter Obi Outlines Leadership Agenda, Economic Reforms at Berlin Policy Roundtable

Kingsley Oyong Akam18 July 2026

BERLIN, Germany — Nigeria Democratic Congress -NDC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi has outlined his vision for Nigeria’s future, arguing that competent leadership, economic productivity, national unity, and security reforms are essential to reversing the country’s economic and social challenges. Speaking during a roundtable discussion hosted by the European Council on Foreign...

Andy Burnham Becomes Labour Leader, Sets Sights on Downing Street

Kingsley Oyong Akam18 July 2026

LONDON – Andy Burnham, nicknamed the “King of the North,” was elected leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK. Burnham, who earned the regal moniker for his determination as mayor...

‘This Is the End of My Political Journey’ – UK’s Starmer Final PMQs

Kingsley Oyong Akam16 July 2026

LONDON, England – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took questions from lawmakers in parliament in his final Prime Minister’s Questions session on Wednesday, July 15, before he steps down from office. “This is the end of my political journey. In six years, I went from historic defeat in 2019 to historic victory in 2024. And...

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...

Farage’s Constituents Left Stunned by His Call for Snap Election

Kingsley Oyong Akam10 July 2026

CLACTON-ON-SEA, ENGLAND – Many voters in Clacton were not supportive of Nigel Farage’s gamble on Wednesday, July 8, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat. Reuters correspondent Sarah Young reports from Clacton-on-Sea: “We’re here in Clacton-on-Sea in eastern England. It’s a seaside town where the locals have just found out there’s going to...

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...

Ex-NATO Chief Warns UK Could Face ‘Frosty’ Welcome at Ankara Summit

Kingsley Oyong Akam7 July 2026

LONDON – Former NATO chief and co-author of Britain’s defence plan, George Robertson, criticised the government on Tuesday for not plotting a route to spending 3.5% on core defence and predicted a “frosty” response from NATO allies at a summit this week. Robertson, a Labour grandee who helped draft Britain’s Strategic Defence Review last year,...

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...

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...

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