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Young, Agile Leader like Peter Obi will birth New Nigeria – Labour Party
The coordinator for the Labour Party Movement in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Olamide Awosile, has stated that Nigeria needs an agile and young leader like Peter Obi as its leader.
This disclosure was made during a rally movement by the Labour Party supporters themed “March for A New Nigeria” led by Awosile on independence day, October 1st.
Labour Party supporters from Ife North, South, East and central marched from one area to other with posters and fliers urging people to vote for their candidate
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The rally is said to be going almost everywhere all over the state in the country.
Speaking to journalists, Awosile stated that because corrupted politicians had previously led the nation, a fresh, capable leader would be necessary to give birth to a new Nigeria and rid it of all the problems it currently has.
He said: “If we go by what we have been experiencing in the country, we know that everything is not right with this nation, so we choose today which happen to be our independence day to really march profetically for a Nigeria of our dream because we cannot continue like this, we need a new Nigeria. That’s why we choose today, our independence day as a very symbolic day for this kind of march that we tag ‘New Nigeria March’.”
When asked the assurance that Peter Obi can bring Nigeria out of the problems it facing, he said “You see, In the past you know that parties select thier candidate and enforce those candidates on Nigeria, what we have been having in the past is selection mixed with small election, now Nigeria have selected and rally round a leader, so it not the usual practice where they will choose someone and enforce it on people.
“In this case now, Nigeria chose Peter Obi as thier leader and they are sending their money to ensure that he becomes their leader. Definitely Peter Obi is not the usual leadership practice, Peter Obi is the people’s choice, voice and definately he will never disappoint people.”
Awosile speaking on thier motives, he said “Our Motive is to let people know that Nigeria needs new set of Leaders, we cannot continue with the set of people who has taken Nigeria as thier personal entitlement, so people believe that Nigeria is thier own so they continue to mismanage her.
“Therefore our motive is to send messages to those leaders that we are tired of them and also to let people know in the community that we now have a party that can deliver Nigeria from the mess it facing.”
“Peter Obi as a past governor, there are people who have been parading themselves as godfathers making people but we don’t need godfathers as a leader, we need a leader as a leader.
“Peter Obi is a leader and not a godfather, and during his time as a governor he stood out among his peers, he stood out to be the most prudent governor in his own time, who manage resources of his state judiciously. He is one of the best governor in his own time.He stood out to be a governor who deliver for his state and transform his state. He stood out as a governor that has integrity.”
“A governor who is claiming that it is his own turn to be the president can be called the one that institute corruption among the governors because Lagos State was the first state in Nigeria to initiate and pass into law a kind of pension for the governors which has never happened in Nigeria.
“So All Progressives People Congress (APC) presidential candidate was the first governor in Nigeria to initiate it and that is a corruption. Till today Peter Obi has never collect any pension, so in all ramifications, he’s young, agile, competent and dynamic.
“Our message to all Nigerias is that we must all work together for a new Nigeria. And to do this, don’t collect money from them because it is your money which they stole. Collect the money from them and vote Peter Obi.”
He added that, among the registration that was done so far Nigerian youth took more than 9 million, which means that all Nigerian youths are ready for better Nigeria.
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched a 5-day Hands-on Oracle Primavera P6 Training in Rivers State, targeting 50 participants.
The training, being executed by Mathnebi Nig. Ltd, commenced today, March 16th and will run until Friday, March 20th.
The intensive hands-on program aims to equip participants with practical skills in project management using Oracle Primavera P6, enhancing their capabilities in the energy and construction sectors.
The NCDMB’s sponsorship of the training underscores its commitment to boosting local capacity and driving Nigeria’s economic growth through skills development.
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The training is expected to benefit participants and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s project management landscape.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s new Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.
The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination last Wednesday.
Oyedele, 50, from Ikaram, Akoko in Ondo State, brings over two decades of experience in fiscal policy and tax administration.
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He previously chaired the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled Nigeria’s tax system, introducing zero income tax for Nigerians earning N800,000 or less and exemptions for small businesses with turnovers below N50 million.
During his Senate screening, Oyedele described his appointment as “a call to serve at a critical time when Nigeria faces significant fiscal challenges and remarkable opportunities.”
He replaces Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
Oyedele also spent 22 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, held executive programs at top global institutions including the London School of Economics and Harvard Kennedy School, and currently serves as a professor at Babcock University.
The minister’s appointment signals a continued focus on implementing the Tax Reform Acts, which took effect on January 1, 2026, and aim to simplify Nigeria’s tax system while boosting economic growth.
Passengers were thrown into panic on Monday after a train operating along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor derailed, leaving several passengers injured and disrupting services on the busy route.
The train, which was travelling from Kaduna to Abuja, reportedly failed to reach its destination as scheduled after the incident occurred along the rail line linking both cities.
According to passengers on board, the incident happened suddenly, sending shock through the coaches as the train came to an abrupt halt.
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Some passengers said they heard a loud bang before the train jolted violently, throwing several occupants off their seats.
Eyewitnesses said the sudden impact caused confusion inside the train compartments, with some passengers sustaining cuts and bruises after hitting seats and metal fittings.
Initial reports suggested that the Abuja-bound train might have collided with another train along the corridor, forcing rail operations to pause temporarily while authorities assessed the situation.
A source within the Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed the incident but declined to give full details, noting that he was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter.
One of the passengers, Sada Malumfashi, shared his experience on social media shortly after leaving the train.
He described the moment as frightening, stating that the loud sound and sudden stop caused many passengers to be flung from their seats.
He said the train remained stationary for about 30 minutes before the journey resumed slowly toward Kubwa, located on the outskirts of Abuja.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed the development and said an official statement would be issued.
Authorities are yet to disclose the exact cause of the derailment or the full extent of injuries as investigations continue.
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