Peter Obi defeats Bola Tinubu to win Lagos presidential election

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has won the poll in Lagos state. Once votes were tallied from each of the state’s 20 LGAs, he ended up victorious over Bola Tinubu, the APC’s candidate for governor. Tinubu’s historical base of support has been the state of Lagos, where he previously served... Read More

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February 27, 2023

2023 Elections: Atiku wins in Yobe and Gombe, leads with a large margin in Adamawa

Atiku wins Yobe, Home of the Senate President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has won the February 25 presidential election in Yobe State. Prof. Umar Pate, the State Returning Officer, said that Atiku received 198,567 votes. Against Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress... Read More

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February 27, 2023

Tinubu and Peter Obi in close contest to win Lagos #NigeriaDecides2023

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu, has pulled ahead in the presidential election in Lagos state by a razor-thin margin. With 11 of the 18 LGAs reporting results, he is in the lead, with Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, in hot pursuit. So far, Obi has been victorious in all seven... Read More

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February 26, 2023

An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in their chances of victory. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the candidates of the... Read More

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February 21, 2023

I’m ready to sacrifice my senatorial bid for Obi’s victory – Ortom

The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has stated that he is willing to give up his senatorial candidacy for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate (LP). Ortom, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is contesting for Benue’s northwest senatorial seat. He is also a member of a group of five... Read More

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February 21, 2023

Tinubu is God’s will – Umahi; You can’t paint Rivers as unsafe and then demand our votes – Wike slams Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu is God’s will – Umahi Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has faulted opponents of the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima, the presidential... Read More

February 20, 2023

ADC endorses Peter Obi for President

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has backed Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi for the February 25 election. The ADC made the announcement during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. ADC National Chairman Raphael Nwosu and LP Chieftain and Obi’s right-hand man Pat Utomi were present at the occasion. Nwosu stated that after evaluating... Read More

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February 16, 2023

Atiku, Peter Obi cannot match my track record – Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) believes none of his opponents in the 2023 presidential race can match his track record. The former governor of Lagos State said his administration in Nigeria’s commercial capital instituted a “legacy of technocratic governance by enlisting talent from the private sector.” Tinubu said... Read More

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February 13, 2023

Mr Macaroni sues two APC supporters for alleging he collected N7m to campaign for Peter Obi

Mr. Macaroni, aka skit maker and social activist Debo Adedayo, has taken two followers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to court for libel. He stated that he had instructed his legal counsel to bring action against individuals Qudus Akanbi and Sadiq, who had alleged that he had been given N7 million by a diaspora... Read More

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February 13, 2023

Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student; CAN denies receiving N2bn from Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student A student’s death has resulted in the closure of Chrisland School by the Lagos government. On February 9, Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland’s Opebi Ikeja... Read More

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February 11, 2023

Peter Obi, Obidients discomforting Lagosians – Bayo Onanuga

Bayo Onanuga, a spokesman for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has stated that LP supporters are to blame for the severe congestion on the Lekki-Epe highway. Onanuga said that this was an “uncivilized” manner to campaign in Lagos State. On Saturday, he made this information public in a tweet on his Twitter... Read More

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February 11, 2023

Hoodlums attack Obidients with guns and machetes at LP Lagos rally

Some supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, have reported being assaulted by thugs in Lagos. It was reported earlier on Saturday that Obi’s supporters were assaulted en route to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), the location of the party’s presidential campaign event in the state. Several people were injured, and several automobiles were... Read More

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February 8, 2023

You are nothing without your father’s name – Peter Okoye and Seun Kuti clash over Peter Obi

After Seun Kuti made a remark regarding presidential contender Peter Obi, Nigerian singer Peter Okoye of the combo P-Square took him to the task. When Seun Kuti claimed that no politician can save Nigeria but Nigerians themselves, it set up a war of words between him and Peter Okoye. Seun Kuti continued by saying that even... Read More

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February 8, 2023

ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers; NNPC apologises to Nigerians, says fuel scarcity will ease in one week | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission discovered N258 million stored in the vault at Sterling Bank’s main office in Abuja last Friday.... Read More

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February 6, 2023

Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi; IPOB alleges plot to assassinate Atiku in South East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, stated that the current pain and inconvenience caused by the redesign of the Naira will result in enormous long-term... Read More

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February 4, 2023

Calling Peter Obi a Nollywood actor is demeaning to actors in Nollywood — AGN slams El-Rufai

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has criticized the governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, for referring to Peter Obi as a “Nollywood actor.” In a recent interview, the governor dismissed Obi’s prospects of winning the presidential race as a candidate for the Labour Party (LP). “Peter Obi is a Nollywood actor and that’s all he... Read More

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February 2, 2023

‘Don’t Disrespect Peter Obi’ – Nigerians react to Yul Edochie’s New Movie Trailer

People on the internet have responded to a new movie teaser featuring Nollywood actor Yul Edochie playing the role of Labour Party presidential contender Peter Obi. On Thursday, the actor posted the “Peter Obi” teaser to Instagram, where it has already received a variety of comments. Using his baritone voice to imitate that of the... Read More

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February 2, 2023

I’m a frontrunner, won’t step down – Peter Obi tells Atiku; Wike slammed for failing to name preferred candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: I’m a frontrunner, won’t step down – Peter Obi tells Atiku The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has said he can’t step down for his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar.... Read More

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February 1, 2023

Obi failed as governor, don’t make him president – Tinubu tells Anambra residents; Senate gives Pantami 48 hours to account for N13.9 billion | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Obi failed as governor, don’t make him president – Tinubu tells Anambra residents Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Peter Obi, standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), is a... Read More

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January 28, 2023

It’s the turn of youths to take back Nigeria – Peter Obi; Court Rejects Tinubu Disqualification Suit | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: It’s the turn of youths to take back Nigeria – Peter Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, claims he would end the cycle of poverty in Nigeria if elected. Obi spoke during a... Read More

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January 25, 2023

Atiku did not ask me to campaign for him – Wike; Peter Obi attacked after rally in Katsina | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku did not ask me to campaign for him – Wike Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has stated that PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar is not involved in the ongoing campaign for PDP candidates in the... Read More

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January 24, 2023

Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos; NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Lekki deep seaport and the Imota rice mill in Lagos. The deep seaport was finished in 2022, and the... Read More

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January 21, 2023

APC explains Osibanjo’s absence at Tinubu rallies; FG denies fuel pump price hike as scarcity persists | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: APC explains Osibanjo’s absence at Tinubu rallies The All Progressives Congress has disclosed the reasons why Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo and some other stakeholders in the party are not involved in the campaign of the party’s presidential... Read More

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January 20, 2023

2023: Only unpatriotic Nigerians will vote for Tinubu, others – Obasanjo; FG quietly approves ₦‎185 per litre as petrol pump price | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: 2023: Only unpatriotic Nigerians will vote for Tinubu, others – Obasanjo Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, maintained that Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, deserves the support of all patriotic Nigerians and that only... Read More

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January 17, 2023

Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for; Chatham House: Peter Obi did not share questions like APC Candidate – Ken Okonkwo| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for According to Wike, Rivers residents won’t support candidates that despise the state. He said the 2023 election was a fight to the finish at the State’s PDP’s local... Read More

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January 16, 2023

Peter Obi brought before Federal High Court over dual citizenship, risks disqualification

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, is the subject of a new disqualification suit filed in a Federal High Court in Abuja due to his suspected dual citizenship. The National Rescue Movement (NRM), an opposing political group, brought Obi before the court on the grounds that he is... Read More

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January 16, 2023

Anambra destroys Obi’s billboards, LP protests; ‘Vote APC… PDP’ – Atiku’s gaffe at the PDP rally in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Anambra destroys Obi’s billboards, LP protests The Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency has dismantled the campaign billboard of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Obi’s big billboard located at the Nnamdi... Read More

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Peter Obi defeats Bola Tinubu to win Lagos presidential election

2023 Elections: Atiku wins in Yobe and Gombe, leads with a large margin in Adamawa

Tinubu and Peter Obi in close contest to win Lagos #NigeriaDecides2023

An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

I’m ready to sacrifice my senatorial bid for Obi’s victory – Ortom

Tinubu is God’s will – Umahi; You can’t paint Rivers as unsafe and then demand our votes – Wike slams Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ADC endorses Peter Obi for President

Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians; Naira redesign was approved, Currency recolouring resulted – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku, Peter Obi cannot match my track record – Tinubu

Mr Macaroni sues two APC supporters for alleging he collected N7m to campaign for Peter Obi

Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student; CAN denies receiving N2bn from Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Peter Obi, Obidients discomforting Lagosians – Bayo Onanuga

Hoodlums attack Obidients with guns and machetes at LP Lagos rally

Money bouquet now form of naira abuse – CBN; Peter Obi can only win presidential election if we unite – Kwankwaso | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

You are nothing without your father’s name – Peter Okoye and Seun Kuti clash over Peter Obi

ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers; NNPC apologises to Nigerians, says fuel scarcity will ease in one week | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi; IPOB alleges plot to assassinate Atiku in South East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Calling Peter Obi a Nollywood actor is demeaning to actors in Nollywood — AGN slams El-Rufai

Obi cannot win, all he will be is a Nollywood actor – El-Rufai; Pain caused by naira redesign temporary but necessary – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

‘Don’t Disrespect Peter Obi’ – Nigerians react to Yul Edochie’s New Movie Trailer

I’m a frontrunner, won’t step down – Peter Obi tells Atiku; Wike slammed for failing to name preferred candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi failed as governor, don’t make him president – Tinubu tells Anambra residents; Senate gives Pantami 48 hours to account for N13.9 billion | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

It’s the turn of youths to take back Nigeria – Peter Obi; Court Rejects Tinubu Disqualification Suit | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku did not ask me to campaign for him – Wike; Peter Obi attacked after rally in Katsina | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos; NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

APC explains Osibanjo’s absence at Tinubu rallies; FG denies fuel pump price hike as scarcity persists | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023: Only unpatriotic Nigerians will vote for Tinubu, others – Obasanjo; FG quietly approves ₦‎185 per litre as petrol pump price | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for; Chatham House: Peter Obi did not share questions like APC Candidate – Ken Okonkwo| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Peter Obi brought before Federal High Court over dual citizenship, risks disqualification

Anambra destroys Obi’s billboards, LP protests; ‘Vote APC… PDP’ – Atiku’s gaffe at the PDP rally in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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