The opposition leaders said they considered several provisions of the Electoral Act amendment Bill 2026 as an attempt to subvert the will of the people in the 2027 general elections and install a one-party state. The post Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, other opposition leaders reject new Electoral Act, demand fresh amendment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A gun attack targeting Nigerian political figures Peter Obi, John Odigie Oyegun, and others has sparked widespread outrage.

Widespread condemnation has followed a gun attack on the Edo State secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the residence of its national leader, John Odigie-Oyegun, during which former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi was also present.

A Nigerian lawmaker has urged the acting Inspector-General of Police to investigate an alleged attack on Peter Obi's convoy, deeming it a threat to democracy.

FEW minutes after leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) including the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi received former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the LP Edo 2024 governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata into the party, suspected thugs attacked the facility at Ogbelaka Street, Off Sokponba Road accompanied with several gunshots. The post Obi escapes attack at ADC secretariat appeared first on Vanguard News.

Peter Obi and John Odigie-Oyegun reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State.

Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to urgently address the difficulties faced by candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam.

Nigerian opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, are meeting in Abuja to present their position on the new Electoral Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-atiku-obi-amaechi-others-meet-over-electoral-act/

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns the attack on Peter Obi and Odigie-Oyegun in Edo, urging security agencies to probe rising political violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-demands-probe-into-attack-on-obi-odigie-oyegun/

A columnist reflects on the alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi, drawing parallels to an African adage about cause and effect, and noting the awareness of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo regarding such truisms.

The Obidient Movement has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, demanding a federal investigation into a coordinated attack on Peter Obi and other political leaders in Edo State.

IPAC condemns the alleged attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, and ADC leaders in Edo State, calling it a dangerous escalation of political intolerance Read More: https://punchng.com/ipac-condemn

Gunmen invaded the ADC secretariat in Benin City during a rally, leading to an attack that Peter Obi and Oyegun reportedly escaped. The incident occurred during the formal defection of former Edo State governorship candidate Olumide Akpata to the ADC.

Peter Obi stated that his donations to nursing schools were not politically motivated, emphasizing the global demand for nurses and their importance.

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to promptly resolve the challenges faced by candidates registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The APC has blasted the ADC over claims of involvement in a political shooting in Edo, calling for a probe. Separately, a lawmaker dismissed allegations linking the Edo State government to an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy, labeling them false and politically motivated.

Peter Obi and Kenneth Akpata reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt during an event in Edo, with intelligence indicating an imminent attack.

Olumide Akpata recounted how he and Peter Obi narrowly avoided an armed attack during an African Democratic Congress (ADC) political gathering in Edo State.

This Nigerian news recap covers El-Rufai’s court case, Peter Obi’s attack in Edo, police recruitment figures, and the DSS arrest of an Owo massacre suspect Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-re

Tension gripped Benin City, Edo State, as 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, former Governor of Edo State, John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reportedly escaped assassination attempts.

Peter Obi has spoken out following an alleged assassination attempt, emphasizing the need to address terrorism and officials terrorizing citizens.

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, warning that borrowing without corresponding economic growth is deepening the country’s financial challenges. The post Peter Obi warns of ‘Debt Without Growth,’ compares Nigeria’s economy to Bangladesh appeared first on Vanguard News.

Peter Obi has raised an alarm over the chaos surrounding UTME registration in Anambra, highlighting the immense hardship faced by students and urging JAMB to find a humane solution.