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Obi slams ‘$9m’ foreign lobbying spend, cites misplaced priorities

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over reports that it spent $9 million on foreign lobbyists, describing the move as a clear indication of Nigeria’s misplaced priorities amid worsening development outcomes. Obi made his position known in a statement shared on his X account, formerly Twitter, on Friday, where […]

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Suspend implementation of new tax laws, Obi tells FG

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the implementation of Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws, warning that the framework is riddled with fundamental flaws and lacks public legitimacy. Obi made the call in a statement shared on his verified X account […]

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Peter Obi slams tax policies, warns against burdening poor Nigerians

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s current tax policies, warning that national prosperity cannot be achieved by imposing heavier financial burdens on the poor. In a statement posted on his X handle on Friday, Obi said “prosperity cannot come by taxing poverty,” adding that nations which have achieved lasting economic and […]

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Obi blames leadership failure, political greed for high unemployment

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has characterized a recent report by ActionAid and Plan International as an indictment of the leadership and economic trajectory of Nigeria. The report in question estimates the youth unemployment rate in the country at 80 percent. Obi pointed out that these statistics translate to […]

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Era of forgery must end, Obi reacts to Tinubu’s minister confession

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, has warned that certificate forgery risks normalizing crime in Nigeria, following media reports that a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet admitted he never received a university degree. Obi urged immediate and systemic action, including the prosecution of any official guilty of certificate fraud. He made […]

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Obi resumes public engagements, urges investment in SMEs

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has resumed public engagements after a brief health-related break, reiterating his call for greater investment in Small and Medium Enterprises as a pathway to Nigeria’s economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. Obi had earlier announced the medical break in a statement […]

Obi offers measures to prevent exit of multinational companies from Nigeria
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Passports fee higher than minimum wage, Obi slams new hike

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has slammed the federal government for the recent hike in the price of procuring passports. According to the former Anambra State governor, the President Bola Tinubu administration has placed another burden on the populace instead of alleviate it. In a tweet posted on Thursday night […]

Aviation

Kwam 2: Obi condemns unequal treatment in Ibom Air passenger’s case

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned what he called double standards in Nigeria’s justice system after the recent Ibom Air incident involving Miss Comfort Emmanson. In a statement on X on Monday, Obi apologised to the Ibom Air crew assaulted by Emmanson but criticized the “dehumanising” treatment she received from security […]

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Obi condemns fuel hike, says it’s unfortunate, insensitive

The former Anambra State Governor and the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has criticized the recent increase in petrol prices, labeling it as “unfortunate” and “insensitive” to the welfare of Nigerians. He urged the government to reconsider this decision, emphasizing the economic strain it places on citizens. In a series of posts […]

Support, don't attack Dangote, Peter Obi tells critics
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Support, don’t attack Dangote, Peter Obi tells critics

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has emerged as a vocal advocate for the Dangote Refinery project, urging the Nigerian federal government to prioritize support rather than criticism. In a series of tweets on his verified X page on Tuesday, Obi emphasized that the Dangote Refinery represents a […]

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Obi warns FG over borrowings, says debt may hit N150trn

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has warned that Nigeria’s debt might exceed N150 trillion by the end of the year if not properly controlled. This was disclosed by Obi via its official X account on Monday, stating that the volume of borrowings recorded in the first quarter of 2024 calls for prudent management of government […]

Obi offers measures to prevent exit of multinational companies from Nigeria
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Obi offers measures to prevent exit of multinational companies from Nigeria

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced concerns over the alarming rate at which multinational companies are exiting Nigeria. In a series of tweets on Monday, Obi attributed the exodus to governance-related issues and proposed solutions to address the problem. Obi emphasized the need for a business-friendly environment, prioritization of security, policy […]