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Olayinka: For Atiku, it is time to go and rest, PDP must be led by younger Nigerians 
N/East

Atiku’s Home Base Crumbling? Adamawa Rejects Former VP as Thousands Storm Yola for Tinubu

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"We Tapped His Phone"—El-Rufai Drops Bombshell Confession on Bugging NSA Nuhu Ribadu
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Go and Ask Yar’Adua’ – Defiant El-Rufai Vows to Unseat Tinubu as FG Files ‘Spying’ Charges

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‘Don’t Hit the Gavel!’ — Senator Natasha Akpoti Storms Out After Heated Clash With Committee Chairman
National

Tempers Flare as Senator Natasha Protests ‘Higher Orders’ Exclusion from North Central Committee

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Peter Obi: I’m Running for President as a Nigerian, Not an Igbo Man ABUJA — Mr. Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant and 2023 Labour Party candidate, has declared that his 2027 bid is driven by national identity and superior competence rather than ethnic considerations. In a recent statement that has quickly gained traction, Obi challenged any rival to a live debate on their qualifications to lead the country. "I’m not contesting the presidential election in 2027 because I’m an Igbo man, but because I’m a Nigerian," Obi stated. "Nobody contesting to be President of Nigeria in 2027 is more qualified than me. If anyone says they are more qualified, let that person challenge me to a live debate." A Focus on Competence Obi’s remarks underscore his ongoing effort to shift the political narrative away from zoning and tribalism toward character and capacity. Since joining the ADC coalition, he has consistently maintained that Nigeria’s survival depends on selecting leadership based on a proven track record rather than regional entitlement. During a recent session on X Space, he reiterated his commitment to the "rescue journey," dismissing any interest in a vice-presidential slot and insisting he is only interested in the presidency to implement urgent reforms in security, education, and the economy. The Debate Challenge The call for a live debate is a signature of Obi’s campaign style, designed to put pressure on his opponents to present concrete solutions to Nigeria's mounting challenges. By positioning himself as the most qualified candidate, he is seeking to galvanize his "Obidient" support base while attracting undecided voters who prioritize professional expertise over political tradition. Electoral Strategy and Coalition Obi’s stance comes amid complex negotiations within the opposition coalition, where figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are also vying for prominence. While some within the ADC have pushed for zoning the ticket to the South, Obi’s recent pronouncement aims to transcend these divisions by appealing directly to the national electorate on the grounds of merit. As the 2027 race begins to take a definitive shape, Obi’s bold assertion of his qualifications sets the stage for what he promises will be a "different" and more accountable electoral cycle.
Politics

Even in Their Bedroom, I Will Run’: Peter Obi Defies Critics with 2027 Presidential Bid

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Nigerian NSA, Service Chiefs Hold Emergency Meeting Over Trump’s Military Threat
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NSA Ribadu Fires Back, Orders El-Rufai to Hand Over Evidence of ‘Toxic Chemical’ Plot to DSS

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Panic In Anambra South APGA Over Likely Disqualification Of 2 Aspirants. For Alleged 2023 Ant Party Activities
Politics

Psunami In Anambra As APGA Drops 5 LG Untouchable Mayors

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"We Tapped His Phone"—El-Rufai Drops Bombshell Confession on Bugging NSA Nuhu Ribadu
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“We Tapped His Phone”—El-Rufai Drops Bombshell Confession on Bugging NSA Nuhu Ribadu

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"Stop the Clowning"—Wike Blasts Peter Obi and ‘Handful’ of National Assembly Protesters
N/Central

“Stop the Clowning”—Wike Blasts Peter Obi and ‘Handful’ of National Assembly Protesters

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"They Only Care About Themselves" — Prophet Odumeje Blasts APC Supporters, Calls for Massive Protests Against Tinubu
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“They Only Care About Themselves” — Prophet Odumeje Blasts APC Supporters, Calls for Massive Protests Against Tinubu

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Deji Adeyanju
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“Pure Drama”—Adeyanju Slams El-Rufai’s Airport Stand-off as a Pre-Planned PR Stunt

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