{
  "id": 8252051,
  "title": "Nicki Minaj follows Peter Obi on X after viral repost",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/nicki-minaj-follows-peter-obi-on-x-after-viral-repost",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:21:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/18/nicki-minaj-follows-peter-obi-on-x-after-viral-repost/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American rapper Nicki Minaj followed Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi on X platform shortly after reposting his statement regarding reported killings and abductions in Niger State. Obi is the sole 2027 presidential hopeful followed by the rapper on the platform. The repost occurred after Minaj shared Obi's statement on Wednesday, in which he deplored the reported killings and abductions, calling them a systematic devaluation of human life. He also urged intelligence-led action against criminal networks behind attacks and abductions across the country. The rapper's repost generated reactions from Nigerians and social media users both in Nigeria and abroad, with many commending her for highlighting the security situation and advocating for justice and protection for affected communities.",
  "summary": "American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has followed Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on X, shortly after reposting his statement on the reported killings and abductions in Niger State. A check by DAILY POST showed that Obi is the only 2027 presidential candidate followed by the rapper on the platform. Nicki Minaj’s action came […] Nicki Minaj follows Peter Obi on X…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘Americans are watching’ — Nicki Minaj’s repost of Peter Obi’s post sparks debate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/americans-are-watching-nicki-minajs-repost-of-peter-obis-post-sparks",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:16:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}