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Peter Obi Donates N10m to Mission Hospital to Mark Birthday

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2026July 19, 20260

In commemoration of 65th birthday, Peter Obi donates N10m to St. Raphael Hospital, says health and education are key to national growth. Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of In commemoration of 65th birthday, Peter Obi donates N10m to St. Raphael Hospital, says health and education are key to...

Arabambi Gives Peter Obi Seven Days To Retract Alleged Defamatory Remark, Demands N50bn

NewsDeskNgJul 4, 2026July 4, 20260

Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi has given Peter Obi seven days to retract alleged defamatory remarks, apologise and pay N50 billion in damages. The South West Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, has served the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, a seven-day ultimatum to retract...

Peter Obi Says ‘Attempts To Stop’ His 2027 Presidential Aspiration Will Fail, Challenges Tinubu To Debate

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2026June 27, 20260

Peter Obi alleges that the federal government is working to stop his 2027 presidential bid and challenges President Tinubu to a debate. Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has said that forces from the federal government were working to...

Peter Obi Warns Against Politicising Nigerian Institutions

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Peter Obi says weakening judicial independence could erode public trust and deter investment in Nigeria. Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of some political parties. Obi warned that actions perceived to weaken the independence of key...

Peter Obi Challenges Tinubu To Explain N200 Trillion Debt As Borrowing Surges

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Peter Obi challenges Tinubu on use of borrowed funds and demands accountability for Nigeria’s rising public debt. The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain what he described as the questionable deployment of borrowed funds after accusing...

Peter Obi: I Will Be A One-Term President If Elected, Regardless Of Pressure

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2026May 14, 20260

NDC presidential hopeful Peter Obi says he won’t remain in office beyond four years if elected president, even under extreme pressure. Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serve only a single term of four years if elected President of Nigeria, insisting that nothing would...

Peter Obi: Nigeria’s Fuel Consumption Figures Do Not Reflect Reality

NewsDeskNgMay 8, 2026May 8, 20260

Presidential hopeful Peter Obi vows to tackle fuel sector fraud and investigate Nigeria’s disputed consumption statistics if elected. Presidential hopeful and ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has stated he would take a firm stand against criminal activities if elected president in 2027, stressing that the fuel consumption statistics in Nigeria...

Peter Obi Promises To Prioritise Strong Opposition If Elected President

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Peter Obi says credible opposition is essential to governance and pledged to prioritise it if elected president in 2027. 2027 presidential hopeful and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has said that he will prioritise credible opposition as president of Nigeria, saying that opposition party is essential to governance....

Peter Obi Condemns Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa, Demands Protection For Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMay 7, 2026May 7, 20260

Peter Obi urges South African authorities to protect Nigerians and end recurring xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the resurgence of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, expressing concern over the safety of Nigerians and other Africans affected by the violence. In a statement...

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Arrive NDC Secretariat For Talks

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso meet NDC leadership after Obi’s ADC exit, signalling major political realignment ahead of 2027 elections. A former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have arrived at the residence of the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic...