57 m. ago 2027: The North Will Celebrate Me If Elected President, Peter Obi Tells Critics

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has made a passionate appeal for the trust of Northern Nigerians, promising that the region will celebrate him if elected president in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ on Sunday evening, Obi emphasised that the North remains Nigeria’s most valuable asset due to its untapped agricultural land […]

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2 h. ago Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention

The Association of Former Employees of NICON Insurance (AFENI) Pensioners has expressed grave concerns over the systematic exclusion of its members from the revised implementation of the Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA), the N32,000 wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other statutory pension entitlements. In a statement jointly signed by the Communications Officer, […] The post Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not yet deliberated on who will emerge as the coalition’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 elections. Speaking during Sunday Politics on Channels Television on July 6, 2025, Obi dismissed assumptions about his role or […] The post No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 4 Years Enough To Deliver Results As Nigeria’s President – Peter Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that a single four-year term was enough to lay the foundation for good governance in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s political programme, ‘Sunday Politics’, on Sunday night, Obi reiterated his decision to run for president in the 2027 elections and expressed confidence in […]

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5 h. ago 2027: I’m contesting for president, not running for VP – Peter Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has declared that he is contesting to be Nigeria’s president and not a running mate to Atiku Abubakar. While appearing on Channels TV’s ‘Sunday Politics’, Obi refuted claims that he was considering a vice presidential slot under Atiku or any other candidate ahead of the […] The post 2027: I’m contesting for president, not running for VP – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Neither defection nor coalition will decide winners of 2027 election – LP Chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Former Presidential Aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph has said that those politicians defecting to All Progressive Congress(APC) as well as those forming coalition into African Democratic Congress (ADC) cannot decide who will win 2027 elections. In a statement titled 2027 Election and Present Realities, Joseph expressed strong […] The post Neither defection nor coalition will decide winners of 2027 election – LP Chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NLC mobilises against removing labour from exclusive legislative list

….Vows to picket lawmakers The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plans by the National Assembly to remove Labour issues read more NLC mobilises against removing labour from exclusive legislative list

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5 h. ago 2027: Tinubu’s ‘Incompetence’ Behind My Renewed Push To Be President — Obi

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the incumbent President Bola Tinubu’s “incompetent leadership” was the driving force behind his renewed push to contest Nigeria’s highest office in the 2027 general election. Obi disclosed this on Sunday evening during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme, where he criticised the current […]

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5 h. ago ‘How I’d Lead Nigeria As President’, Peter Obi Speaks On 2027 Plans

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has outlined his vision for Nigeria’s future, offering a sweeping critique of the current administration while affirming that he’s competent and compassionate to lead Nigeria from 2027. Speaking during an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’ on Channels Television on Sunday night, Obi addressed the […]

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7 h. ago ADC Coalition Crowded With Presidential Hopefuls, Fielding Atiku Again A Big Mistake – Datti Baba

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised concerns over the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition, describing it as a platform crowded with individuals nursing presidential ambitions. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Sunday, Baba-Ahmed said while the coalition is rich in political strength and resources, it lacks […] The post ADC Coalition Crowded With Presidential Hopefuls, Fielding Atiku Again A Big Mistake – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Private medical practitioners back NMA’s proposed nationwide strike

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has announced its full support for the Nigerian Medical Association’s (NMA) decision to consider industrial action, including a potential nationwide strike, if the Federal Government fails to address critical labour issues in the healthcare sector. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the NMA issued […] The post Private medical practitioners back NMA’s proposed nationwide strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Court Verdict: I’ll Return To Senate On Tuesday, Says Kogi Central Senator Natasha

The suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District representative in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to resume her legislative duties in the Red Chamber on Tuesday following an order of the Court directing the Senate to recall her from a six-month suspension. The embattled female lawmaker disclosed this to her jubilant supporters in a […]

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15 h. ago Imo community protests oil exploration agreement, alleges deception

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Umuokoroka kindred of Asa community in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State, has protested against Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited, alleging deception and exclusion from the signing of a Freedom To Operate (FTO) agreement and Job Order for oil exploration. Speaking to reporters during the protest, a community leader, Chief Celestine Azuoma, claimed that […] The post Imo community protests oil exploration agreement, alleges deception appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Benue LP Collapses Structures To Merge With ADC In Ogbadibo LGA

The entire structure of Labour Party in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, has been dissolved and integrated into African Democratic Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development was announced during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, at the local government. The party noted that the decision was made, after weeks of consultations and […] The post Benue LP Collapses Structures To Merge With ADC In Ogbadibo LGA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Remi Oseni inaugurates ROCOF leaders in Oyo, declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 re

Unveils 6-point agenda to mobilise grassroots for APC takeover in Oyo From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The lawmaker representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, over the weekend inaugurated leaders of the Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State, as part of […] The post Remi Oseni inaugurates ROCOF leaders in Oyo, declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Conference of Speakers solicits China’s support for digitisation of state legislatures

Tribune Online Conference of Speakers solicits China’s support for digitisation of state legislatures In his response, Ambassador Yu Dunhai welcomed the initiative and commended the Conference of Speakers for its developmental drive. Conference of Speakers solicits China’s support for digitisation of state legislatures Tribune Online

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21 h. ago 2027: Coalition Leaders Relocate To Regions, Begin Mobilisation

The leaders of the coalition movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have begun their mobilisation drive in their regions. LEADERSHIP Sunday checks revealed that the coalition leaders, namely, its interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, the national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, returned to their states, Benue and Osun to galvanise their bases. It was further […]

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24 h. ago Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu

Govt officials, senior officers complicit in worsening insecurity • Says Tinubu’s handling of anti-corruption fight poor By Tunde Thomas Elder statesman and former Secretary General, Afenifere, Senator Femi Okurounmu has advised the Tinubu administration to pursue national legislation on the establishment of state police if the All Progressives Congress, APC, is serious about fighting insecurity. […] The post Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago In Brazil, Tinubu Vows To Eliminate Delays, Bureaucratic Bottlenecks In Agric Sector

President Bola Tinubu has assured that all bottlenecks hindering the realisation of the agricultural sector’s potential, including livestock production, will be removed to enable food sovereignty and export. In a bilateral meeting held at the Copacabana Forte with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and some members of both Nigerian and Brazilian cabinets, President […]

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29 h. ago NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy

Tribune Online NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy the National Assembly has called on all stakeholders to engage and lobby their respective state Houses of Assembly in support of proposed amendments. NASS to stakeholders: Lobby state legislatures to guarantee state police, additional states, LG autonomy Tribune Online

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