Photo: Mr Peter Obi Valentine Obienyem Mr. Peter Obi’s strongest political asset is not simply that he is from Anambra or that he is Igbo. His greatest political capital is the rightful perception – shared by millions of Nigerians – that he possesses an unusually clean record of personal integrity, financial prudence and responsible public administration. Indeed, this reputation has become so formidable that even some of those who once opposed him now speak of him in almost saintly terms. I remember our last open encounter with Rev. Fr. Prof.…
Read MoreDay: September 29, 2026
PETER OBI AND SOLUDO ARE NOT MATES. STOP COMPARING THEM.
By: Conel Nduka. Let me break it down for those who don’t know who Peter Obi was before government: Before he ever became Governor, Obi was already Chairman and Director of 11 companies. On the day he was declared Governor, he had over 200 containers of goods sailing on the high sea — his own business. He owned a company in the UK that had more than 30 staff on payroll. As far back as 1999 when the exclusive UK Black Card was introduced, Obi was one of only 100…
Read MoreGovernor Bassey Otu Presents ₦25m Each to 18 Victims of Calabar Mall Fire incident
Photo: Governor Bassey Otu Presenting the cheques Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Monday, presented cheques worth ₦25 million each to 18 business owners affected by the recent SPAR fire incident, describing the intervention as a critical lifeline to help the victims rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods. Governor Otu made the presentation at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Calabar, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the state. The Governor acknowledged that accidents were sometimes unavoidable, but stressed…
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