Former Governor Ortom has spoken out against an incident involving Peter Obi's convoy. He condemned the actions of thugs who blockaded the convoy, describing their behavior as wrong. Ortom also stated that the thugs' actions were inconsistent with democratic principles.
The former governor has pointed to the state government as being involved in the incident. Further details about the blockade and Ortom's response can be found through Premium Times.
The incident occurred in Benue, where the blockade took place, but few other details are available in this summary.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says there will be dual transmission of election results in the 2027 polls. Obi made this known on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show . He was speaking on the level of pre...
Cypriot club Omonia FC have announced the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola, DAILY POST reports. Akintola joined the Shamrock following the termination of his contract with Premier League club Hull City. The 30-year-old, who will wear jersey number eight, put pen to paper...
By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he will concede defeat in the 2027 presidential election if the poll is free, fair and credible. Obi stated this in an interview aired on Arise TV on Thursday, saying he would...
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is deliberately structured to ensure that ordinary Nigerians can easily participate in the ownership of on...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday explained why he expressed his readiness to die for his vote in the 2027 election. Obi explained that he made the remark to encourage Nigerians who had expressed their determination to ensure tha...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted N1.05 trillion at its Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Treasury Bills primary market auction, cutting the stop rate on the one-year bill to 16.62%, its lowest level in recent weeks. The post CBN allots N1.05 trillion as 364-day NTB stop rat...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has alleged that he left the Labour Party because the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, forced him to do so. Obi made the allegation while speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Thursd...
The US was the only country that voted against a recent Africa-sponsored resolution at the UN. The post ANALYSIS: US repeatedly votes against Africa’s interests at the UN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
One person died while two others were rescued alive following the partial collapse of a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition in Aboru, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement made available to the News Agency o...
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his administration. Obi stated this in an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, whi...
Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined the Falconets ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup clash against China, DAILY POST reports. Akekoromowei missed Nigeria’s opening fixture against Spain following Benfica’s refusal to release her in time for the comp...
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says Nigerians will be able to contribute as little as N1,000 towards the party’s campaign activities. Dickson disclosed this plan on Wednesday in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time . He des...
