We choose to be poor – Peter Obi blasts Nigerians
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blamed Nigeria’s worsening poverty on poor leadership and a culture of celebrating corrupt officials. He made the comments while receiving members of the Association of Skilled and Vocational Artisans of Nigeria (ASVAN) in Abuja. Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State, said Nigeria is rich in natural and […]
FG is not doing anything about hardship in Nigeria – Zlatan laments
Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile has expressed frustration over the growing economic hardship in the country, accusing the Federal Government of failing to ease the suffering of citizens. The music star shared his thoughts during a recent discussion, saying many Nigerians are struggling to survive while leaders appear unconcerned. According to him, the increasing cost of […]
Nigeria now has second-highest number of poor people globally – Former statistician-general of the National Bureau of Statistics Yemi Kale
Former Statistician-General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Yemi Kale, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening poverty rate. He revealed that the country now ranks as the second-highest in the world with the largest number of poor people. Kale said this reflects the urgent need for stronger policies that address unemployment, inflation, and slow […]
Other countries lift people out of poverty, Nigerians fall into it – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, has once again raised concerns about the growing poverty level in Nigeria. He compared Nigeria’s situation with countries like China, India, and Vietnam, which have been able to lift millions of people out of poverty by sticking to strong policies and disciplined execution. Obi made these […]
‘I didn’t demarket Nigeria, I said the truth – Peter Obi replies Sanwo-Olu
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has responded to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and others who criticized him for allegedly painting Nigeria in a bad light. Obi recently spoke at Johns Hopkins University in the U.S., where he explained how Nigeria’s economy has declined over the past 25 years. He […]
Poverty Level Has Reached 75 Percent In Nigeria – Obi Laments
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed his concern over the alarming poverty rate in Nigeria. According to him, 75% of Nigerians are now living in extreme poverty, and he believes this issue is the result of years of poor decision-making by the government. In a post shared on social […]
Peter Obi Lacks Moral Right To Talk About Poverty – Sanwo-Olu
In a recent statement, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, accusing him of lacking the moral right to comment on Nigeria’s poverty issues. Sanwo-Olu’s remarks followed Obi’s speech at Johns Hopkins University, where he compared Nigeria’s poverty situation with those of China and Vietnam. Obi had pointed out […]