Archives Tag: Politics
8 Nigerian-Americans Win Major Elections in the United States
April 19, 2022
8 Nigerian-American politicians have been announced as winners in their respective elective posts in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and the District of Columbia (DC) in the ongoing US midterm elections. Read more about Politics They are Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, Phil Olaleye, Carol Kazeem, Oye Owolewa and Esther Agbaje who won … Continue reading 8 Nigerian-Americans Win Major Elections in the United States
2023 Elections: Edo Stands Still For Peter Obi
April 19, 2022
In what has been described as a spectacular view, a mammoth crowd of supporters known as the #Obidients grounded vehicular activities in Benin City, Edo State to get a glimpse of Mr Peter Obi whose campaign train visited the state. It is no longer news that Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party is … Continue reading 2023 Elections: Edo Stands Still For Peter Obi
Who Built Lagos?: A Short History
April 19, 2022
In the past ten months and more, the history of Lagos has been subjected to several controversies. It has a connection to the person hood and presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos State and flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the claims that he built Lagos, … Continue reading Who Built Lagos?: A Short History
Peter Obi Set To Begin Campus Tour
April 19, 2022
Following the end of the eight-month strike by striking varsity lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of the University (ASUU), Peter Obi and his campaign team are set to visit university campuses nationwide to reach out to young Nigerians, many of who will be voting for the first time. Famed among … Continue reading Peter Obi Set To Begin Campus Tour
Peter Obi Yet To Release Manifesto
April 19, 2022
Following the release of manifestoes by Atiku Abubakar and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, flag bearers of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressive Congress (APC) respectively, pressures have been mounted on Peter Obi, flagbearer of the Labour Party, to release his. Despite pressures to release his manifesto, Mr Peter Obi has urged Nigerians … Continue reading Peter Obi Yet To Release Manifesto
2023: Who Can Unify Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
For many Nigerians, among other things like revamping Nigeria’s ailing economy and taking her out of its economic woes, unifying the country that has been bitterly divided along religious and ethnic lines in the past seven years remains the most bothering issue that must be addressed by the next president of the country. While … Continue reading 2023: Who Can Unify Nigeria?
Rishi Sunak Becomes UK’s PM: Reflections for Nigeria
April 19, 2022
When Liz Truss resigned following the backlashes she received from the Tory over major mistakes in some of her economic policies which made the pounce go lower the dollars in the international market, the people of the United Kingdom found themselves in another fresh confusion as they looked forward to another prime minister just … Continue reading Rishi Sunak Becomes UK’s PM: Reflections for Nigeria
Peter Obi Visits Flood Victims: What This Tells Us About Him
April 19, 2022
In the past two weeks, several villages and cities in Nigeria have been ravaged by floods. According to official reports, 617 people have died and over 1.7 million people displaced as a result of the flooding. Following this displacement and loss of human lives are losses of properties, livestock and farmlands. Experts have warned … Continue reading Peter Obi Visits Flood Victims: What This Tells Us About Him
Labour Party’s Flag Mounts at the Peak of Kilimanjaro
April 19, 2022
In Kenya, a Peter Obi supporter by the name OGresh has climbed Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro for 10 and half hours to mount the flag of the Labour Party at Uhuru Peak. Read more about Politics Uhuru Peak is considered the highest point of the mountain and the highest point in Africa. On … Continue reading Labour Party’s Flag Mounts at the Peak of Kilimanjaro
Buhari Signs Startup Bill: What It Means
April 19, 2022
After much back and forth, President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian Startup, passed under law as the Nigeria Startup Act (2022). What began as a meeting between stakeholders and the federal government has now materialized into actual law. Read more about News In a statement released by the minister of communications and … Continue reading Buhari Signs Startup Bill: What It Means
Lekki Massacre: Two Years After, Any Lessons Learnt?
April 19, 2022
On the night of 20 October 2020, at about 6:50 p.m., members of the Nigerian Army opened fire on unarmed End SARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos. Ever since the political trajectory of the nation has changed dramatically, but not drastically. However, there has been renewed interest in politics, especially among young Nigerians. … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Two Years After, Any Lessons Learnt?
Peter Obi Speaks on Transformative Governance in Nigeria at Harvard University
April 19, 2022
In his usual tour around the world, Peter Obi, Presidential standard bearer of the Labour Party, landed at Harvard University yesterday to discuss transformative governance in Nigeria. Read more about Politics Mr Peter Obi stated that Nigeria needs a transformational government at the event. According to him, he promised that he will: “offer a … Continue reading Peter Obi Speaks on Transformative Governance in Nigeria at Harvard University
Nigeria’s Independence: A Moment of Reflection
April 19, 2022
Sixty-two years ago, the green-white-green flag was hoisted and flagged above as the Union Jack was lowered, heralding the independence of Nigeria. One can only imagine the funfair and carnival-like atmosphere that pervaded the country on that auspicious day. Nigeria’s independence was well fought for, now it was time to prove why Nigeria was … Continue reading Nigeria’s Independence: A Moment of Reflection
2023 Presidential Election: The Man For The Job
April 19, 2022
The Presidency of Nigeria is the toughest job in Africa. It needs someone who is intellectually savvy, physically strong, mentally aware, globally informed, academically sound and cosmopolitan. It also needs someone with grit and stamina. He or she must have youthfulness on his or her side with the accompanying energy. He must be a … Continue reading 2023 Presidential Election: The Man For The Job
How #Obidients Can De-ethnicize Peter Obi’s Candidacy
April 19, 2022
In recent and present times, there have been outrageous attempts by the opposition parties and many detractors to tag Peter Obi as an Igbo agenda to de-market him. And one would ask, is there anything wrong with him being an Igbo agenda? Is he not a Nigerian? Is there anyone tagging Atiku Abubakar and … Continue reading How #Obidients Can De-ethnicize Peter Obi’s Candidacy