Buhari too old to lead Nigeria; doesn't need to be President to intervene in security crisis - Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress is too old to lead Nigeria at the age of 72. Obi also said that as an elder statesman, the former military leader needs no invitation to intervene in the security crisis rocking the nation.

The former governor made these comments in an interview with Vanguard NewsPaper as he gave his views ahead of the general election coming up next month. Excerpt of the interview can be found below:

President Jonathan flags off construction of Second Niger Bridge

Almost fifty years after Nigeria's first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe commenced the construction of the first Niger Bridge, the 'second Azikiwe' today turned the sword for the construction of the Second Niger Bridge at the end of the Asaba/Onitsha highway.

Second Niger Bridge to be flagged of on March 10

President Jonathan has disclosed that the ground-breaking for the second Niger bridge will take place on the 10th of March. He said this when he hosted a delegation from Anambra State led by outgoing Governor, Peter Obi.

The President praised Gov. Obi for his remarkable achievements in Anambra State and his cooperation with the Federal Government.