A presidential candidate has been described as overhyped and overrated by a special adviser to President Bola Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga made this statement about Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate. Onanuga recalled Obi's time as governor of Anambra State, calling him a spectacular failure. He expressed skepticism about Obi's ability to perform as Nigeria's President, stating that governance is not by magic.
Onanuga also criticized Obi's tendency to change his positions, comparing him to a chameleon. He questioned Obi's governance pedigree, suggesting that it is lacking. Further details about Onanuga's statement are available from the source.
The statement was made on Saturday and posted on X.
A 68-year-old Nigerian-born grandfather has graduated with a first-class degree in social work from Goldsmiths, University of London, after returning to education as a mature student. Chris Osagbaekhoe, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now lives in Thamesmead, south-east Lo...
The accusing lawyers said Ms Godwin-Isaac had reported her earlier passport missing or stolen and later obtained another passport. The post Interior minister orders probe into alleged second passport issued to embattled Abuja realtor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday said only power mongers and those blinded by hate will not acknowledge the progress Nigeria has made under the current administration. Onanuga said Nigerians can’t dismiss Tinubu’s eff...
Nigerian passport holders can travel to a number of countries by applying for a visa electronically instead of visiting an embassy or submitting a traditional paper visa application. An eVisa is generally an electronic travel document that is applied for online before travelling....
Holders Rangers will now play their home matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, at the Awka City Stadium, DAILY POST reports. The move is temporary, as their home ground, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, is currently undergoing renovation works ahead of the 2026 Nati...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has assured that if elected President, his administration would ensure that crude oil is refined in Nigeria at a lower cost. Atiku said Nigerians would pay less because crude oil will be refined by refi...
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has explained that he is restoring fuel subsidy so that Nigerians can take advantage of local production. With the commencement of the 2027 presidential election campaign, Atiku had vowed to restore the...
Nigerians abroad can now renew their passports without visiting an embassy using the Nigeria Immigration Service’s new contactless application system. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-abroad-can-renew-passports-without-visiting-embassy/...
The Federal Government has confirmed the killing of two Nigerians in separate incidents in South Africa, amid renewed concerns over attacks targeting foreigners in the country. Oluwafemi Adeniyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement issu...
The commissioner said anyone found culpable should face the full consequences of the law. The post Plateau govt demands probe after VIO officials’ confrontation in Jos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
THE BIG STORY For more than a year, Nigeria’s opposition has been talking about the need to unite against the APC. This week, the conversation became more difficult. The question is no longer simply whether the opposition can come together. It is who gets to lead it. Rabiu ...
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has called on labour leaders to aspire to political leadership, saying the experience of former union leaders in government has demonstrated the value of workers’ representation in positions of authorit...
