Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has opened up about serious concerns regarding his personal security, admitting uncertainty about his safety as political tensions rise. Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV on Thursday, Obi revealed that he is unsure if he will remain alive by the time the elections take place, noting that he is relying entirely on divine protection.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized President Bola Tinubu for spending an extended period abroad, arguing that leaders need to remain closely connected to the nation’s domestic challenges. Speaking on Thursday during the inauguration of the NDC state secretariat in Asaba, Delta State, Obi pledged that if elected president, he would spend his vacations right at home in Nigeria—explicitly naming local destinations like Agbor and Warri instead of travelling to France.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Local Healthcare Reform: Obi promised to overhaul Nigeria’s healthcare system so that public officeholders are required to use local medical facilities, limiting overseas trips strictly to necessary medical referrals.

• Criticism of Foreign Trips: He specifically called out President Tinubu’s prolonged absence, noting that an initial three-week trip to France had already stretched well beyond that timeframe.

• Commitment to the Niger Delta: Obi lamented the severe infrastructural neglect in the Niger Delta despite the region’s immense contribution to the national economy.

• Transparent Resource Management: He assured residents that an NDC administration would change the status quo through strict transparency, ensuring that the wealth generated by the Niger Delta is clearly reflected in regional development.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has launched a major humanitarian initiative to airlift 500 stranded Nigerians back home from South Africa. The first batch of 100 returnees arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday night.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Direct Funding: Following an appeal from the Nigerian diplomatic mission and consulate in South Africa, RCCG General Overseer Pastor E.A. Adeboye approved full funding for the air transportation of the 500 citizens from Johannesburg to Lagos.

• Inclusive Beneficiaries: Pastor Belemina Obunge, Chairman of the RCCG Task Force for the Reception of Nigerian Returnees, emphasized that the intervention is non-discriminatory. The beneficiaries—profiled and documented by the Nigerian High Commission and South African Home Affairs—include individuals of various religious backgrounds, such as Christians and Muslims, as well as accompanying infants and children.

• Government Collaboration: Upon arrival, returnees were received by officials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, and other relevant bodies for proper profiling and documentation.

• Next Steps: While the church covered all air travel expenses, relevant government agencies are managing the reception, official processing, and subsequent transportation of the returnees to their respective state capitals.