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FG Fast-Tracks Trials of 5,000 Terrorism Suspects to Boost National Security

Nigeria moves to speed up terrorism trials, release unproven suspects, and use DNA to improve tracking of terrorists.

January 22, 2026

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One Million Families Finally Return Home As Borno Sees Calm Again

Over one million families forced from their homes by Boko Haram violence have now returned as security improves across Borno State.

January 22, 2026

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Obi, ADC, Dickson Condemn Growing Wave of Defections to APC

Peter Obi, ADC, and Seriake Dickson criticize mass defections to APC, warning that the moves threaten Nigeria’s democracy and reduce political competition.

October 16, 2025

Business

Peter Obi Slams “Inhumane” Demolitions, Urges Government

Peter Obi condemns inhumane demolitions across Nigeria, warning they worsen poverty and threaten the economic stability of millions.

October 13, 2025

News

Obi Urges INEC to Verify Candidates’ Certificates Before 2027 Polls

Peter Obi has called on INEC to verify all candidates’ certificates ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that truth and accountability must define Nigeria’s democracy.

October 10, 2025

Politics

Obi Rejects ‘Street Urchins’ Tag, Says Politics for All Nigerians

Peter Obi says his politics centers on ordinary Nigerians, not elites, after dismissing claims that his supporters are “street urchins.”

October 8, 2025

News

Why Obi Urged Rivers Leaders to Embrace Peace After Crisis

Obi urges Rivers leaders to embrace peace after emergency rule, saying lessons must be learned to prevent future political crises.

September 18, 2025

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Jonathan’s Camp Courts Peter Obi for 2027 Election

Jonathan courts Peter Obi as PDP pushes a Southern coalition to take on Tinubu in 2027, despite doubts over Jonathan’s eligibility.

September 9, 2025

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UN, Atiku, Obi Condemn Killing of 63 People in Borno

Borno killings spark outrage as UN, Atiku, and Obi demand urgent action against worsening insecurity.

September 8, 2025

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APC Ministers’ Warnings Expose Fear of Jonathan, Obi in 2027

APC fear of Jonathan and Obi surfaces as Keyamo and Wike warn PDP not to field them in the 2027 elections.

September 6, 2025

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Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s 12-Day Foreign Trip

Peter Obi slams Tinubu’s 12-day Japan-Brazil trip, urging him to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and hunger instead.

August 14, 2025

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Nigeria Remands Passenger Over Ibom Air Assault

A Nigerian court has remanded Comfort Bob at Kirikiri prison over an alleged violent assault on Ibom Air crew, as airlines ban her for life and Peter Obi decries double standards.

August 12, 2025

News

Obi Tells Police: Release Sowore Or Charge Him to Court

Peter Obi demands that police either release Sowore or formally charge him immediately to uphold legal rights.

August 8, 2025

Politics

2027 Election: Can Nigeria’s Opposition Coalition Dethrone Tinubu’s APC?

As 2027 elections approach, Nigeria’s opposition coalition faces the uphill task of unseating APC’s Bola Tinubu amid internal crises, defections, and a fast-closing window to forge a united front.

August 2, 2025