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  • Peter Obi resumes public engagements after medical rest

    Peter Obi resumes public engagements after medical rest

    The presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has taken to social media to announce his resumption to public engagements following a brief medical rest.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) recalls that the former Anambra governor had disclosed via X last week Saturday, disclosed that he was feeling unwell during an engagement.

    “Earlier in Enugu, I was not feeling well. I visited the hospital where the doctor gave me some medication and advised me to take a day or two days rest.

    In obedience to the doctor’s advice, I will not be able to meet up with all my scheduled engagements within and outside the country this weekend,” Peter Obi wrote.

    The former Anambra State governor further who noted that his doctor advised him to suspend activities for a few days, in a post on Tuesday announced he had returned to work and honoured a promise to visit a small business.

    He said, “I resumed my many engagements yesterday, and I started by honouring a promise to visit an SME business owned by someone I met during the course of my activities, and I was truly delighted to listen to the owner.”

    The 64-year-old had explained that he was unwell while in Enugu and was advised by his doctor to rest.

    He wrote at the time, “Earlier in Enugu, I was not feeling well. I visited the hospital where the doctor gave me some medication and advised me to take a day or two days rest. In obedience to the doctor’s advice, I will not be able to meet up with all my scheduled engagements within and outside the country this weekend. I sincerely apologise for any inconveniences this might cause and humbly plead for understanding”, he wrote.

  • Peter Obi meets ex-AGF, Abubakar Malami in Abuja

    Peter Obi meets ex-AGF, Abubakar Malami in Abuja

    The 2023′ Labour party, presidential candidate Peter Obi, on Wednesday held a surprise meeting with former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the meeting which sparked fresh speculation about political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections took place at Malami’s office in Abuja on June 25, 2025.

    Sharing the photos, the interim national coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, shared photos on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), describing it as part of Obi’s broader strategy of coalition-building across Nigeria’s political spectrum.

    He wrote, “Today, the 25th of June 2025, the Obidient Movement has attracted another senior member into the Obidient Movement.

    “This is in his continuation of bridge building and emancipating the Nigerian people from hunger and disdain.”

    The images shared online showed Obi and Malami engaged in a cordial discussion, with smiles and handshakes, igniting conversations about possible political collaboration.

  • I will not be silenced – Peter Obi raises alarm over threat to his life, family

    I will not be silenced – Peter Obi raises alarm over threat to his life, family

    The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections Peter Obi, has raised an alarm over an alleged threat to his life after releasing New Year messages on the state of the nation.

    TheNewGuru reports that the Obi made this known in a statement via his Twitter account on Monday, January 6, 2025 said he has received all sorts of messages including threats to his life and that of those around him.

    Recall that in his New Year message, Obi asserted that economic situation worsened contrary to the positions of Tinubu’s government.

    According to the former Anambra governor, Nigeria has fallen from being the largest economy in Africa, with a GDP of $574 billion and a per capita income of over $3,500 in 2014, to now ranking fourth on the continent.

    He also added that the country as one of the most insecure and least peaceful countries in the world.

    In response, Felix Morka, the publicity secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a statement said Peter Obi’s claim is misleading, especially when all indicators show that the country is rebounding in significant measures which cast the former Governor of Anambra State squarely, as Nigeria’s leading doomsayer.

    Speaking, Peter Obi said Felix Morka had accused him of crossing the line and warned that he would face the consequences.

    The post read, “Have I really crossed the line? I ask the question because my New Year message has now led to threats against my life, my family, and those around me. While I have received all sorts of messages, one Mr. Felix Morka has gone further to accuse me of “crossing the line” and has warned that I will face the consequences.

    “I find it necessary to share this message again and urge everyone who has not seen it to watch: youtube.com/watch?v=waGknJ…

    “If I have truly crossed the line, I invite anyone to point it out, as I remain committed to upholding decorum. However, I will not be silenced in my resolve to speak truthfully, especially as our nation continues to drift toward undemocratic practices.

    “We are increasingly transforming into an authoritarian and repressive regime, where freedom of expression is being systematically suppressed.

    “May God help us create a better and freer society for the sake of our children.”

  • Why I didn’t support any presidential candidate – Davido

    Why I didn’t support any presidential candidate – Davido

    Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has stated reasons why he stayed neutral during the just concluded presidential elections.

    According to Davido, he chose to stay neutral because he’s a leader himself but knows where his heart belonged.

    The singer, made this known while granting an interview with the British television station, Channel 4 News, in London.

    He said the release of his fourth studio album ‘Timeless’ was a relief from the tough times he was having personally and politically.

    He said, “Definitely [the album has been a relief]. It’s very evident to see, the elections were tough. It was a tough period for Nigerians, for all of us.

    “I’m happy that I dropped the album and it was accepted. I know that people are still going through a lot in the country and everybody knows that even in the past, I’ve been vocal about politics.”

    Davido said he does not blame Afrobeats artists who shy away from talking about politics because everyone has their personal views.

    However, he added that for those who don’t talk about politics “it’s obvious” where they stand.

    He said he always prays for the future of Nigeria, peace and transparency in government, and better leaders.

    When asked which presidential candidate he supported during the election, the singer said, “Myself, I’m a leader myself.

  • Why we protested at INEC headquarters – Atiku

    Why we protested at INEC headquarters – Atiku

    The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Atiku Abubakar explained that he led a protest with his party, at the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) in Abuja because all the provisions of the current Electoral law were completely contravened.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the PDP presidential candidate led a protest at INEC headquarters in Abuja.

    The Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, other party leaders and supporters were also present during the protest at INEC headquarters.

    Speaking to newsmen outside of the gate of INEC headquarter in Abuja, Atiku also vowed that the protest would continue.

    According to Atiku, all the electoral laws were completely contravened by INEC.

    He said “All the provisions of the current Electoral law have been completely contravened. We were protesting and then INEC was not listening and went on to announce the result.

    “That is why we are protesting. We have the right to protest and it will continue for a very long time, either every day or any other day.

    “We have the right to protest under the constitution, and it doesn’t stop us from going to the court,” he said.

    Atiku and his Labour Party counterpart Peter Obi lost the Feb. 25 Presidential election to the APC’s Bola Tinubu.

    The former Vice President came in second position behind the winner and President-elect Tinubu.

  • GTB denies giving N500m new notes to any Presidential candidate

    GTB denies giving N500m new notes to any Presidential candidate

    Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd., said it did not give N500 million new notes to any Presidential candidate in the ongoing General Elections, as reported on Twitter by @ifygold21.

    The bank said in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, that the claim was completely false and designed to bring the image of the bank and its officers to disrepute.

    “The attention of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd., (the “Bank”) has been drawn to a spurious post on Twitter by @ifygold21 alleging that the Bank gave the new Naira notes in the total sum of ₦500 million to one of the leading presidential candidates in the ongoing General Elections, on the eve of the elections and at the order of a high-ranking government official.

    “The Bank wishes to refute this claim in its entirety and state categorically that it is completely false and it’s designed to bring the image of the Bank and its officers to disrepute.

    “The fact that the post refers to Segun Agbaje as Managing Director of the Bank further exposes the sponsors of the content as uninformed and malicious.

    ” Accordingly, we would like to clarify that Miriam Olusanya is the Managing Director of the Bank and has been at the helm of affairs of the Bank in that capacity since her appointment in Aug. 2021.

    “Our preliminary findings show that the post was made using a faceless bot account, evidently operated by unscrupulous persons intent on propagating falsehood and inciting well-meaning Nigerians to their malicious ends.

    “This is clearly unwarranted and poses a serious threat to our continuing operations, with incalculable risks to lives and property,” it said.

    The bank said that it had taken the post seriously and had escalated it to all concerned parties including Twitter, for the identification of the owner of the fake account and consequent legal action.

    The bank noted that its Nigerian operations supported a diverse customer base with varied business interests in communities across the country and as such, remained available to everyone.

    The bank urged its Customers and the banking public to kindly disregard this unsubstantiated claim in its entirety.

    “Guaranty Trust Bank hereby restates its commitment to being a responsible, non-partisan corporate citizen with strict adherence to the highest standards of global best practice as well as sound corporate governance in all aspects of our business operations,” it said.

  • 2023: Why I can’t support any presidential candidate – Chris Ngige reveals

    2023: Why I can’t support any presidential candidate – Chris Ngige reveals

    The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has revealed why he won’t support any presidential candidate ahead of the 2023 election in February.

    The Minister stated this on Wednesday, in his country home in Alor while speaking to journalists.

    When asked on which of the candidates he thinks may win the election, Ngige said he would not like to predict, insisting Nigerians should be allowed to choose who they want to be their president.

    Giving an account of his personal relationship with each of the frontline presidential candidates, Ngige said: “Malam Kwankwaso, is my friend, I know him too as deputy speaker when he was deputizing Agunwa Anekwe, one of our party’s strong men.

    “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Vice President (former) the Federal Republic of Nigeria was the man who was in the helm of affairs when I was ‘kidnapped’- when I was shoved out of office.

    “He was standing in for Mr President (Obasanjo), who was in Maputo, and he ordered the Inspector General of Police then, to reinstate me to office.

    “I also worked with him in the economic team- National Economic Council as the Vice President. So, I know him, and he is a friend of mine, and we also formed AC together.

    “Peter Obi, my brother, my successor and my everything, I know him too and he is a friend. So, how do I campaign against any of them?

    “Bola Ahmed Tinubu, my friend again – supportive. During trying times; we formed AC together. I became the known opposition Senator in the Eastern Region under the auspices and platform of the ACN. So, he is not somebody I don’t know.”

  • Court dismisses ex-minister’s suit seeking to replace Tinubu as APC presidential candidate

    Court dismisses ex-minister’s suit seeking to replace Tinubu as APC presidential candidate

    A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by former Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, seeking a replacement as the validly elected presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Delivering judgment, Justice Zainab Abubakar, held that the suit was statute-barred, having been filed outside the 14 days period prescribed by Section 285(9) of the 1999 Constitution.

    Justice Abubakar, who upheld the arguments raised in the preliminary objections of the defence counsel, said her court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

    The judge consequently dismissed the suit for being statute barred.

    The ex-minister, was one of the presidential aspirants in the party’s primary conducted to elect its candidate for the 2023 presidential election.

    Sen. Bola Tinubu emerged as the winner in a primary poll contested by no fewer than 26 aspirants.

    Nwajuba, in an amended originating summons marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1114/2022, had sued Mr Tinubu, APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively.

    Nwajuba is seeking an order of perpetual injunction restraining INEC from accepting the candidacy of Tinubu, who he said was nominated in breach of the law.

    The ex-minister, who sought an order mandating INEC to immediately expunge Tinubu’s name from the list of candidates for the 2023 presidential election, sought an order returning him (Nwajuba) to the electoral umpire as the APC presidential candidate on the grounds that his nomination met the requirements of the provisions of Section 90(3) of the 2022 Electoral Act.

    But in a preliminary objection argued by Thomas Ojo, counsel for Tinubu, and Julius Ishola, who appeared for the APC, the defendants prayed the court to dismissed the case for being statute barred.

    They argued that some of the issues raised, including the issue of identity of the source of N100 million fees paid to the party by Tinubu as expression of interest and nomination form fees, among others, were pre-election matter and issues within the domestic affairs of the party.

    They said the present suit constituted an abuse of court process having been determined by a sister court presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/942/22 between Incorporated Trustees of Rights for All International (RAI) and another Vs. APC and five others in a judgement delivered on Dec. 16.

    NAN reports that Justice Ekwo, who said that RAI’s involvement in politically motivated cases violated its stated objectives and offended public policy, issued an order dissolving the organisation.

  • Wike speaks on revealing, campaigning for his preferred presidential candidate

    Wike speaks on revealing, campaigning for his preferred presidential candidate

    Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has explained that he will reveal his preferred presidential candidate in January 2023.

    The Rivers-born politician made this known the during the commissioning of the Rumukurishi flyover in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

    He added that he will also campaign for his adopted candidate across the country.

    According to him, he would campaign for  his people who they will be voting for.

    He said, “From January next year, I’ll campaign to my people who they’ll vote for.

    “So, all of you who’ve been in suspense, who’ve been saying all kinds of things, abusing me, wait. January is here.”

    He added, “I’ll move from state to state [for campaigns], and why they should vote for the person, nothing will happen.”

    Recall  that after the PDP presidential primary back in May, where Wike came second, the governor has been at loggerheads with the party’s presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over the chairmanship of Iyorchia Ayu.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Wike and four other aggrieved   PDP governors have formed a group known as G5 and they have registered their displeasure at the emergence of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the PDP’s presidential candidate and the continued stay of Iyiorcha Ayu as the National chairman of the party.

    The cited intra-party agreement on region balancing as one of the reasons they want Ayu out of his position.

     

  • Real reasons I didn’t visit Labour Party governorship candidate in Port Harcourt – Obi

    Real reasons I didn’t visit Labour Party governorship candidate in Port Harcourt – Obi

    Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has stated reasons he didn’t visit the Rivers State Labour party governorship candidate Mrs Beatrice Itubo when he visited the state few days ago.

    Obi was invited by the state’s governor, Nyesom Wike, to inaugurate the Nkpolu-Oroworokwo Flyover in Port-Harcourt, few days ago.

    Obi noted that ‘inadvertent oversight’ and lack of information on the state of the candidate’s health status as the conditions as the reasons he failed to meet with Mrs Itubo.

    According to Obi, it wasn’t intentional at all

    Obi has since taken to his verified handle to apologise, he  said, “My sincere apologies to Mrs Beatrice Itubo, the Labour Party candidate in Rivers State for an inadvertent oversight.

    “When I visited Port Harcourt a few days back, I was not informed or aware of her sickness.

    “On arrival in Port Harcourt, I was welcomed by the Labour Party Presidential State Coordinator in Rivers State and other Party stakeholders.

    “We had a useful meeting and I explained to them the purpose of my visit, which was to respectfully honour an invitation by the Rivers State Government and that I will return for our party’s rally and other LP engagements soon.”

    Continuing, Obi said, “No one mentioned that our candidate was sick, otherwise I would have visited her before or after the event. I had committed to passing through the campaign office no matter how late and I did at about 6:30 pm.

    “My dear sister, I sincerely wish you a very quick recovery and reassure you of our good working relationship. May God Almighty bless you always,” Obi added.