5 h. ago Sowore Tears Into Labour Party Lawmakers Over APC Defections

Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has strongly criticised lawmakers elected under the Labour Party (LP) banner, accusing them of lacking genuine commitment to the party’s ideals. Sowore expressed disappointment over the number of LP lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly who have defected to the ruling […] The post Sowore Tears Into Labour Party Lawmakers Over APC Defections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “Obi Not Real Opposition, Only Wants To Be President” — Sowore

Controversial human right activist, Omoyele Sowore, has challenged former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his approach to political problems in the country. Sowore described Obi as a politician with short rental arrangement that lacks the capacity to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government. Speaking on Sunday, during an interview with Channels TV, the former […] The post “Obi Not Real Opposition, Only Wants To Be President” — Sowore appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘Short rental’ Labour Party, Peter Obi not real opposition — Sowore

Tribune Online ‘Short rental’ Labour Party, Peter Obi not real opposition — Sowore “But in terms of real opposition. I don’t know why anybody refers to Peter Obi as an opposition. He is not opposed to anything the government is doing. He didn’t organise his supporters to fight for the election victory he claimed. ‘Short rental’ Labour Party, Peter Obi not real opposition — Sowore Tribune Online

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20 h. ago My people would have stoned me if I had defected to APC at wrong time – Lawmaker

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Chairman, House Committee on Health Care Services and Member representing Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Hon. Amos Gwamna Magaji has said that his people would have stoned him to death if he had defected to All Progressive Congress (APC) at a time they were still in love with the […] The post My people would have stoned me if I had defected to APC at wrong time – Lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago LP chieftain berates Abure for clinging to power, vows he’ll fail

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Hon. Ebere Uzoukwa, has criticised former National Chairman Julius Abure for attempting to perpetuate himself in office despite his tenure’s expiration. Uzoukwa, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, alleged that Abure’s actions are driven by a desire to serve external […] The post LP chieftain berates Abure for clinging to power, vows he’ll fail appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Kemi Badenoch seeks tougher UK visa rules, deportation of foreign criminals

By Seyi Babalola The head of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour administration to embrace the Conservatives’ proposed deportation law to restrict immigration. Kemi Badenoch posted a video on her official X (previously Twitter) account, warning of growing immigration. She suggested that if no action is taken soon, […] The post Kemi Badenoch seeks tougher UK visa rules, deportation of foreign criminals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP

Obidient Movement, a political support group for former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has berated Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the attack is coming, following a recent remark made by Akpabio, where he stated that Obi who was clamouring to lead a country as big as Nigeria but has […] The post Obidient Group Knocks Akpabio Over Comments On Peter Obi, Says APC Responsible For Internal Crisis In LP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Anambra 2025: Muoghalu vows to change perception of politicians

…Says people see govt as fraud, politicians as dishonest   With the Anambra State governorship election barely six months away, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Chief George Muoghalu has reiterated that Governor Charles Soludo should vacate the seat to allow a better leader to take over. Chief Muoghalu who spoke to journalists at his Uruagu […] The post Anambra 2025: Muoghalu vows to change perception of politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Sen Nenadi Usman affirms Labour Party membership, refutes critics

From Idu Jude, Abuja Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) National Caretaker Committee, has dismissed allegations questioning her membership status, calling detractors “enemies of the democratised system”. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, May 8, Usman clarified that she has been a registered LP member since 2022, hailing […] The post Sen Nenadi Usman affirms Labour Party membership, refutes critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 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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67 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 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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