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2023: Court orders supporters of Peter Obi not to hold rally at Lekki toll gate
28Sep By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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2023: Court orders supporters of Peter Obi not to hold rally at Lekki toll gate

Federal High court orders Labour party presidential candidate, supporters not to hold rallyPlantiffs argued that it will cause breakdown of law and order in Lagos A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered supporters of the Labour Party (LP) not to hold a rally scheduled for October 1 at the Lekki tollgate. Justice Daniel Osiago also ordered the Lagos State Police Commissioner and the Inspector-General of Police to ensure compliance to the order. Osiago made this ruling on Wednesday while ruling on a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1729/2022 asking the court to restrain Peter Obi, presidential candidate of LP; Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate; Julius Abure, party chairman and their supporters from holding the rally in Lagos until the hearing and determination of their sui...
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Rally: Court stops Peter Obi’s supporters from converging at Lekki toll gate
28Sep By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Rally: Court stops Peter Obi’s supporters from converging at Lekki toll gate

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Labour Party and its supporters not to converge at the Lekki toll gate for the rally it plans to hold in the state on October 1st, 2022.   The court also directed the Inspector General of Police and the Lagos State Police Commissioner to ensure compliance with the order.   The judge issued the orders today while ruling on a motion for injunction brought by 10 plaintiffs, who are asking the court to, among others, restrain the LP, its presidential candidate Peter Obi, his vice Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, one Julius Abure, and their loyalists from holding the rally.   The court also held that while the rally cannot stop at the Lekki toll gate, it can pass through the venue to access Falomo Bridge and other v...
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Emeka Ihedioha Warns Against Supporting Peter Obi, Calls Supporters Saboteurs
28Sep By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Emeka Ihedioha Warns Against Supporting Peter Obi, Calls Supporters Saboteurs

In a video, Emeka Ihedioha, a former Imo State Governor and former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, cautioned against supporting Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party. He labeled anyone working for Obi as a saboteur, advising his kinsmen of the potential "dangers" of voting for Obi in the general election. Ihedioha emphasized that Igbos backing the Labour Party's presidential candidate were risking their lives, as he stressed that there were only two recognized political parties in Nigeria - the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). "Nigeria is in search of leadership; we cannot stay away; I understand the ethics. It is either we get involved or we are not involved. There are two parties; the PDP and APC. Those who don’t...
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Political campaigns kick off today for the 2023 elections
28Sep By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Political campaigns kick off today for the 2023 elections

With the 2023 general elections approaching, political parties are set to officially commence their campaigns today.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled September 28 as the official start date for political parties' campaigns.   Starting today, 18 Presidential candidates will begin persuading Nigerians to vote for them and their political parties. These candidates will strive to convince the 96.3 million voters why they should succeed President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock from May 29, 2023.   As per INEC’s timetable, the presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2023, followed by the governorship and State Assembly elections on Saturday, March 11, 2023.   The presidential candidates are listed as follows: ...
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Comrade Isaac Balami: Renowned Nigerian Youth Leader and Aviation Expert Moves from APC to Labour Party
27Sep By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Comrade Isaac Balami: Renowned Nigerian Youth Leader and Aviation Expert Moves from APC to Labour Party

  A prominent Nigerian youth leader and aviation expert, Comrade Isaac Balami, has announced his departure from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to join the Labour Party, LP.   Balami, who played a prominent role in the emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 by mobilizing northern youths, made the announcement in a statement titled "My Critical Junction."    In his statement, the former spokesperson of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers cited his solidarity with Nigerians, especially Christians, over the perceived inequality and injustice under the APC-led government as the reason for his departure.   Balami expressed discontent with the APC's decision to select a Muslim-Muslim ticket and the missed opportunity to support a Northern Chri...
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"Okwute! Obi!" Youths hail Peter Obi as he visits Ile Ife to pay homage to Ooni of Ife (video)
27Sep By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"Okwute! Obi!" Youths hail Peter Obi as he visits Ile Ife to pay homage to Ooni of Ife (video)

The arrival of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and his running mate Datti Baba Ahmed at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. The youths in the palace enthusiastically chanted "Okwute! Obi!" as Obi made his entrance with the Ooni of Ife. The visit took place approximately 24 hours before the official commencement of political campaigns. According to Sec. 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, public campaigns by political parties are scheduled to officially kick off on September 28th, 2022. You can watch the video of Obi's visit here:
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Interesting video of Reno Omokri endorsing Peter Obi for presidency causes reactions from Mr P and others
27Sep By Ahmed AfolabiNo Comments
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Interesting video of Reno Omokri endorsing Peter Obi for presidency causes reactions from Mr P and others

An online video has emerged showing former presidential aide Reno Omokri endorsing Peter Obi for the presidency and commending him for elevating the standard of leadership in Nigeria. Omokri is a strong advocate for former vice president Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the resurfaced footage, the socio-political activist proclaimed that the presidential aspirant under the Labour Party, Peter Obi, would become Nigeria's finest president if elected into office. Reno went on to state that Obi has the potential to transform Nigeria into a Dubai-like state because of his exceptional qualities as a candidate. He remarked; "Peter Obi will make the best president of Nigeria. He is a fantastic and fabulous man. If he were...
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Adefanjo explains Afenifere’s support for Peter Obi
26Sep By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Adefanjo explains Afenifere’s support for Peter Obi

Backing Peter Obi, the Labour Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, the leader of Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, has explained the socio-cultural group's rationale behind their support. Adebanjo released a statement on Monday, September 26, stating that their endorsement of Obi's presidential bid is a part of their effort to contribute to shaping Nigeria into a federation “where no person or ethnic nationality is oppressed”. The group, basing their support on the principle of equity and federal character as enshrined in the constitution, pointed out that other tribes in Nigeria can't continue to demand that the Igbos remain in Nigeria while brutally marginalizing and excluding them from the power dynamic. The statement further reads: “In the countdown to the 2023 general ...
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Liar, liar pants on fire – FFK taunts Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for flying on a private jet after he had reportedly said in the past that he never flies on a private jet
26Sep By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Liar, liar pants on fire – FFK taunts Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for flying on a private jet after he had reportedly said in the past that he never flies on a private jet

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister and member of the APC, took to social media to mock Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour party, for flying to Kano state on a private jet over the weekend. Sharing a video of Obi being received at the airport terminal in Kano state, FFK emphasized a past statement allegedly made by Obi, "''I don't fly private jet. I don't even stay in first class. I hate flamboyant life." - Peter Obi. Liar, liar pants on fire!" The post includes an embedded Instagram post from Lindaikejiblog showing the moment of Peter Obi's arrival.
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Dozy Mmobuosi Pledges To Donate 10% of His Net Worth To The DM Foundation
25Sep By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Dozy Mmobuosi Pledges To Donate 10% of His Net Worth To The DM Foundation

The official launch of the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation took place at the historic Dorchester Hotel in London, where the foundation's ambitious programs were highlighted. The event featured esteemed guests including global music sensation Akon. The evening saw the foundation's official launch, bringing together advocates for social empowerment, politicians, and business leaders. Dozy Mmobuosi, CEO of Africa’s leading Agri-Fintech company, Tingo, Inc., spearheads the foundation's efforts. Projects undertaken by the foundation include a $10 million mobile prostate cancer screening service designed to address Nigeria’s leading cause of cancer deaths for men. The project has received widespread praise from communities, politicians, and business leaders, with over 100 medical practitioners curre...
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