Peter Obi Says NDC Will Resist Election Rigging + Wike Says Fubara Agreed To Resign | OjyOkpe

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:28:49 +0000

In politics, Peter Obi told supporters at an NDC aspirants’ dinner in Abuja that the party aims to promote fairness and internal democracy, while warning that citizens should resist election rigging and personally ensure votes are properly counted.

Meanwhile, former U.S. mayor Mike Arnold described a potential Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket as a “national disaster,” accusing Kwankwaso of extremist ties, corruption, and political inconsistency.

In another development, reactions are mounting within the African Democratic Congress after former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi rejected the party’s presidential primary results, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement in a viral post on X.

In a shocking announcement, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike alleged that a political deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu led Rivers Governor Sim Fubara to abandon his second-term ambition in exchange for impeachment threats against him being dropped.

In another development, controversial Sheikh Ahmad Gumi denied allegations linking him to insecurity in Nigeria after Saudi Arabia authorities reportedly barred him from entering through Medina for the Hajj despite having a valid visa.

A viral video shows a pastor on an unidentified African beach attempting to part the sea like Moses, only for the effort to fail as powerful waves continued crashing around him.

Under Milestones, history is being made in North London as Labour Councillor Rosaline Ogunro takes the chain of office as Mayor of Islington, becoming the first Nigerian-born woman to hold the position.

In our Good News Report, Nike announced a new Nigeria-inspired campaign between the sportswear brand and some of Nigeria's brightest stars including legendary Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, and the football star Jay-Jay Okocha.

Under Entertainment, Grammy-winning South African star Tyla scored two new awards for "Best Afrobeats Artist" and "Social Song of the Year" at the 52nd American Music Awards.

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