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Peter Obi’s Associates Avoid Him Publicly Over Fear of Tinubu’s Government
Moses Paul, an aide to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has revealed why some of Obi’s former associates in the banking and business sectors are keeping their distance from him in public.
In an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, Paul explained that fear of backlash from President Bola Tinubu’s administration has caused many of Obi’s old colleagues to avoid being seen with him.
Recalling a recent trip to Kigali, Rwanda, Paul shared an incident involving top Nigerian businessmen. He noted that Aliko Dangote and other prominent figures, who were once close to Obi, avoided interacting with him during a high-profile conference in Kigali.
“There was a trip I made to Rwanda with Mr. Peter Obi. During the event, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and several influential Nigerian bankers and businessmen were present.
Shockingly, people who used to share close ties with Obi were deliberately avoiding him, likely out of fear that the Tinubu-led government might target them or their businesses,” Paul said.
Also, he criticized this behavior, calling it disappointing and unbefitting of Nigeria’s status as a leading African nation.
“It’s disheartening that in today’s world, people are afraid to be seen with an opposition leader, worried about potential government retaliation. Nigeria is supposed to represent hope for the black race, yet we see situations like this,” he added.
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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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