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2023: Peter Obi takes campaign to North East, holds consultations with PDP delegates
2023: Peter Obi takes campaign to North East, holds consultations with PDP delegates
In furtherance of his consultations with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders all over the country, former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, on Sunday, visited Bauchi, Borno and Gombe states.
He also met with the delegates of Yobe State, who joined their Borno State counterparts in Maiduguri.
Addressing the delegates, Obi’s message was consistent: the need to have the future of the children of the state at heart before casting their votes for who would fly the PDP flag.
“Before casting your votes, look at the picture of your children and ask yourself who would be trusted to take care of their needs,” he said.
He reminded them that being a delegate or occupying political positions were transient achievements that have expiry dates and that the best one could make out of such positions was utilizing them to guarantee a future for the children of the country.
Further, Obi argued that the so much insecurity and poverty in the land were because of cumulative leadership failures, where those that governed the state did so as if nothing was at stake.
“Those causing trouble in the land today are doing so because they did not care for yesterday.
“Our leaders did not pay attention to their education nor did things that would have lifted the country higher.”
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Obi who took time to visit the tomb of the first Prime Minister of Nigeria, Mallam Abubakar Tafawa Balewa while in Bauchi, said though he was about five years old when the Prime Minister died, it was worthwhile to pay tribute to the memory of such people that sacrificed for the country.
Speaking on reckless borrowing that has become the hallmark of present-day Nigeria, Obi said that Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was the first to borrow, but that it was clearly to build the Kainji Dam.
Calling for his emulation, he said that nothing was bad with borrowing, but that it should be specifically for production as Abubakar did and not for consumption as the country witnesses today.
Dissecting the country, Obi used countries of similar developmental trajectory like Bangladesh to empirically prove that Nigeria has long derailed on the paths of development and needed a person with a deep understanding of the needs of the time to pilot her affairs.
In their responses, the Chairmen of the states visited, and commended Obi for his thoughtfulness. They recalled the wonders he did in Anambra and submitted that with his pedigree, Nigeria would be safe in his hands.
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
The Group Chairman Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga has restated the NGX’s commitment to gender equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation.
Kwairanga stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering his welcome address on the occasion of the closing ceremony in honour of the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who visited the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.
He stated that the Nigerian Exchange Group as an organisation remained committed to inclusiveness that drive growth and development at all levels of the NGX’s dealings.
He stated that through such inclusive representation, the NGX has achieved near parity at the board levels of the organisation and was working to improve the representation of female employees down the line.
“As an institution committed to sustainable growth and practices, we recognise the important qualities and values that women bring to the workplace and know that they perform just as well, if not better than men.
“It is a tradition in finance and investment that can be traced to the origins of the banking, finance and investment professions when most of the trade guilds that evolved into those professions were largely composed of men.
“The tradition has persisted for hundreds of years but despite that nomenclature, let me assure you that the investment and securities sector is very welcoming to and open to city gentlemen who are female.
“Women are very well represented at all levels of our industry and I can confide in you that the next President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is going to be a woman,” he said.
Kwairanga stated that the NGX would partner with the Ministry to accelerate progress for women’s rights and improve the lot of female gender across the country.
He commended Sulaiman-Ibrahim for her several bold and innovative initiatives that would have positive impact on women and the country as a whole.
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 Operation Wirld Stroke deployed at FOB Bilawa-Jor conducted a fighting patrol within Mbapa and Mbabuande general areas on March 23, 2026.
During the operation, troops made contact with terrorists, neutralizing one suspect while others fled.
Following a pursuit, four additional suspects were apprehended and are currently in the custody of security forces for further investigation and prosecution.
In a similar development the troops
recovered a vehicle carrying two cows abandoned by suspected cattle rustlers in Uhemba.
The incident occurred at about 0348hrs on March 24, 2026, when the troops responded to intelligence reports of rustling activities in the area.
Upon the arrival of troops, the suspects fled, leaving behind the vehicle and livestock.
The recovered vehicle and cows are now in the custody of the troops for further investigation and legal action.
Military continue to urge the public to provide timely information on criminal activities to support ongoing security efforts.
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
Kogi troops neutralize suspected terrorist in Kabba/Bunu LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade have neutralized a suspected terrorist during a fighting patrol at Odoape–Adankolo Forest in Kabba/Bunu LGA.
The encounter occurred at about 1400hrs on March 23, 2026, when the patrol team made contact with the fleeing suspect.
Preliminary investigation identified the neutralized individual as a notorious terrorist involved in providing intelligence and targets for kidnappings, as well as participating in cattle rustling and supplying logs to terrorist groups.
The military has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols and intelligence-led operations to curb criminal activities and protect residents in the area.
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