15 h. ago Labour Party Crisis Escalates As NEC Suspends Julius Abure Over Leadership Dispute

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has taken another dramatic turn as the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) announced the suspension of Julius Abure, its embattled former national chairman. The decision, made public on Friday, was communicated through a statement by the Caretaker Committee Chairperson, Nenadi Usman. According to the statement, Abure’s suspension […] The post Labour Party Crisis Escalates As NEC Suspends Julius Abure Over Leadership Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Okpebholo Decries Obi’s Comment On Credibility Of Edo Gov’ship Poll

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo has denounced a statement credited to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi that the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state was not free and fair. Obi was in a viral video quoted to have queried the integrity of the election, stating that […]

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27 h. ago “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a swipe at Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent criticism of Nigeria’s political direction. Akpabio responded to Obi’s statement that the “labour of our heroes past is all in vain,” urging him to address the internal crisis in his party before aspiring to lead the nation. […] The post “Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Eyeing Presidency” – Akpabio To Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it was yet to take any decision on the protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) after the recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, in a statement by Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged Nigerians to […] The post INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing”

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and Labour Party leader, has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome, calling it “a profound blessing at a critical time in the life of the Church and the world”. In a statement on his official X account, Obi praised […] The post Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Family Dispute Raises Questions About Corporate Governance At Oriental Energy Resources Ltd

Contrary to the universal principles of corporate governance, there is a glaring evidence of absence of such in Oriental Energy Resources Limited as Court papers obtained in connection with the legal tussle between the children of Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Indimi and Oriental Energy Resources Limited largely reveal same. Within the context of business, be it […]

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40 h. ago INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated it has not resolved the ongoing leadership disputes within the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, through Chief Press Secretary Rotimi Oyekanmi, debunked media reports claiming the commission recognised specific individuals as […] The post INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago We’re Yet To Recognise Abure, Anyanwu As LP Chair, PDP Secretary — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has not recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) or Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi who clarified this on Thursday, said names of the national officers […]

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41 h. ago Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has signed a law establishing five autonomous communities in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, to foster lasting peace amid a conflict between Effium indigenes and Ezza-Effium residents since January 2021. The clash, sparked by a leadership dispute at Effium Market, has claimed numerous lives and destroyed […] The post Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has replied Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria. Recall that Obi, in his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America, described how Nigeria fell off economically within 25 years, leading to a massive increase […] The post “I Said The Truth, I’m Not Demarketing Nigeria, Efforts Of Our Heroes Now In Vain” — Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives member for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State, has dismissed his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) as a “non-issue”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ogah reaffirmed his loyalty to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, stating, “I want to make it […] The post LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. The suspension was confirmed following the conclusion of an internal investigation by the party’s disciplinary committee. The panel was […] The post Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti-Party Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Labour Party No Longer What People Think, Mass Defections Coming – Valentine Ozigbo

Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant in Anambra State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concerns about the future of the Labour Party (LP), saying the party is gradually fading in relevance. During an interview on Tuesday, Ozigbo who recently left the Labour Party, stated that many assumptions about the party’s strength are no […] The post Labour Party No Longer What People Think, Mass Defections Coming – Valentine Ozigbo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over poverty situation in Nigeria, saying that there is need for urgent and deliberate action. Obi urged all levels of government, especially public office holders to prioritize critical areas of development, particularly investment in health, education and poverty alleviation. Speaking on Tuesday at the […] The post Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Former Bayelsa State Labour Party (LP) fovernorship candidate, Udengs Eradiri, has told the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to shut his doors against crisis merchants and step up the ongoing reconciliation. Eradiri commended Fubara for heeding his earlier advice that he should kneel before his estranged benefactor and […] The post Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago JAMB results: Obi decries state of Nigeria’s education sector

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recently released results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing them as a reflection of Nigeria’s deteriorating education […] The post JAMB results: Obi decries state of Nigeria’s education sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Zamfara Lawyers Back Reps’ Summon Of Gov Lawal Over State Assembly Crisis

The Zamfara State Lawyers Forum has endorsed the Nigerian House of Representatives’ decision to summon Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, and leaders of the State’s House of Assembly, amid a deepening crisis within the legislature and escalating insecurity across the Northwestern State. The forum, a prominent legal advocacy group, described the summons as a constitutionally […]

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5 d. ago Property Dispute: Coalition Writes NJC, CJN Over Conduct Of Niger State Judge

  The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), representing over 75 civil society groups, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to probe alleged judicial misconduct by Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State judiciary. National secretary of the coalition, Alhaji Ali Abacha, expressed concern over […]

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5 d. ago “Current Political Leaders Have Exhausted Their Relevance; It’s Time For New Faces” – Baba

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former aide to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has stirred political discourse with a bold stance on the 2027 presidential race. He advised notable figures like Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP to refrain from contesting, suggesting they step aside along with Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar. […] The post “Current Political Leaders Have Exhausted Their Relevance; It’s Time For New Faces” – Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martin Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), urging greater respect for the rule of law and human rights. In a statement on X on Sunday, May 4, Obi criticised the manner of Otse’s arrest, describing […] The post Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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