Today’s Headline:I’ll tackle corruption if elected—Obi;Tinubu Doesn’t Have Energy To Run Nigeria—Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Mr Peter Obi, has vowed to declare an immediate state of emergency on corruption, education and power generation if elected president in 2027.

Obi made the pledge during a massive public engagement and town hall meeting in Enugu State on Thursday, as part of his ongoing nationwide tour that recently took him to Nasarawa and Ebonyi states, among others.

Addressing cheering supporters, the former Anambra State governor said Nigeria required a competent, energetic and compassionate leader to steer the country towards security and economic recovery.

According to him, the presidency is not a position for convenience but one that demands physical stamina, total commitment and direct grassroots engagement.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his governance track record, alleging that the President has spent over 260 days outside Nigeria since taking office but claims he cannot spare 36 days to campaign across the nation’s states.

Obi made the remarks on Thursday in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, during a political meeting.

He was reacting to recent statements by President Tinubu, who indicated he might not campaign in all 36 states ahead of the 2027 general elections due to the demands of governance.

Declaring himself the leading candidate for the 2027 presidency, Obi asserted that the President lacks the physical energy and administrative competence to manage the country, urging him to step aside.

“President Tinubu has stayed over 260 days out of Nigeria, yet he cannot spend up to 36 days going around Nigeria to tell the people what he has been doing for the past three years,” the former Anambra governor said.

Two African countries have booked their places at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-final stage.

Nigeria is the latest African country to progress to the quarter-final stage after beating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 game played on Thursday.

Ghana, on the other hand, qualified for the quarter-final stage on Wednesday.

Arsenal youngster, Max Dowman, is set to serve a three-match ban for his red card against Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup.

This follows the FA’s decision to throw out the Gunners’ appeal on Thursday.

The 16-year-old was sent off for kicking out at Harrison Neal in the 85th minute of the tie.

Dowman will now miss Arsenal’s Premier League matches against Liverpool, Hull City and Newcastle.