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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.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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