Cardinal John Onaiyekan, and a politics tainted cassocks
By Rasheed Ojikutu The cassock is a uniquely perfect dress. It is not like the Agbada of the politician, the green beret of the soldier or the wig of the…
Kenneth Okonkwo sued for defamation against Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress and former governor of Anambra State, has dragged his former loyalist and kinsman, Kenneth Okonkwo, to court. A suit made by…
“We Will Not Suppress Opposition” — Obi Picks Kwankwaso As Running Mate
Pledgess to cut governance cost, fight corruption and uphold rule of law The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has announced former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu…
Obi, Kwankwaso and Nigeria’s Endless Game Of Political Musical Chairs
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi (left); Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, and past Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, during the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Convention in Abuja…
Anambra Politics: Unknotting Knotty Issues
By Chekwube Nzomiwu Just two months into the second tenure of Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, it might seem too early to start discussions around the next governorship transition…
Don’t approach court, Obi urges NDC members against litigation
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to shun litigation and internal disputes, warning that court battles could undermine efforts to build a…
Obi feathers only pursues easy road, couldn’t fight Atiku, Amaechi in ADC – Onanuga
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has said former presidential candidate Peter Obi only pursues the easy road that will lead to his doom. This was after Obi announced his defection from…
Omokri blasts Obi’s ADC exit, caution north against ‘costly mistake’
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has criticised the recent exit of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as a political misstep that northern Nigeria…
Obi dumps ADC, blames ‘toxic’ Politics and alleged internal crises
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress, citing deepening internal crises and what he described as a hostile political environment. Obi…
Kwankwaso debunks Obi alliance permutation rumours, says ‘nothing decided’
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, has debunked rumours making the rounds that he has declared his intention to run for president. In a statement issued Saturday night, the…