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Peter Obi makes four demands over the arrest of supporter Rilwan Olawale

Peter Obi
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Peter Obi has called for the release of a supporter, Rilwan Olawale, who was reportedly arrested, and accused the Tinubu government of undermining democracy. He set out four demands over the arrest.

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NCDC warns 2027 elections could be postponed if Ebola spreads widely

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reportedly said the 2027 general elections could be postponed if Ebola spreads widely across the country. The warning comes as Nigeria has no active confirmed case but has not yet been declared Ebola-free. The health minister earlier said the country could declare itself Ebola-free from 7 December.

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Governor David Umahi
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Umahi questions why Igbos should be given only four years, as others had eight

Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has reportedly reacted to Peter Obi's presidential push by asking why Igbos should do only four years when other regions have held power for eight. The remark is drawing reactions from supporters of Obi and of the ruling APC.