Plateau state can be haven for tourism, Obi tells supporters at Jos rally

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4 years ago

January 21, 2023

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, says Plateau state can become a haven for tourism if he is elected.

Speaking on Friday at the LP presidential campaign rally in Jos, the Plateau capital, Obi said he and Datti Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, will protect the interest of every Nigerian.

He also assured students that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would no longer go on strike if he becomes president.

“A new Nigeria we want to build has no party. We want to save every Nigerian. Nigerians of today are hungry; Nigerians today are poor. It has become the capital of poverty in the world — the capital of youth unemployment, the capital of insecurity, the capital of out-of-school children, the capital of where people don’t have what to eat. That is what Datti and I want to change,” Obi said.

“We want to build a new Nigeria. A new Nigeria is possible; with you, we are going to build a new Nigeria.

“This year’s election will not be about tribe; no tribe buys bread cheaper. It will not be about religion; no religion buys bread cheaper. And it is nobody’s turn; it is your turn to take back your country.

“What we want to do is that Datti and I, we are here making a pledge; we are here with our wives; we are here to make a pledge to you that we vow to secure and unite Nigeria.

“We don’t want a Nigeria where there is division again. We want Nigeria to serve Nigerians; not ‘I’m from the south-east or south-west or this’. I’m not contesting this election because I’m from the southeast. I’m contesting as a Nigerian; I’m qualified.

“Datti and I have vowed to protect the interest of every Nigerian, no matter who you are, no matter where you come from. That is why we are saying Nigeria will be great.

“We are going to move it from consumption to production so you can have jobs; so you will be employed; you will be proud. Our students will go back to school knowing no ASUU strike again. Four years will be four years; five years will be five years. We will make schools work. We are people of character.

“Plateau state could be a haven for tourism. Plateau state is where we can cultivate flour; where we can cultivate potatoes.

“We want to bring Jos back to what it used to be. It used to be a settlement for everybody; Plateau state became a roof for everybody. We want to bring it back. Go out and support Labour Party.”

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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27 minutes ago

November 6, 2026

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: PUBLIC VOTING OPENS FOR PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD

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November 6, 2026

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