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Peter Obi, Alex Otti call crucial LP meeting, inviting top members, stakeholders
On Monday, April 7, two major figures from the Labour Party, Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Abia…
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Supreme Court removes Julius Abure as Labour Party’s National Chairman
On Friday, April 4, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling, overturning the Court of Appeal's decision that had recognized…
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Health/Lifestyle
Rhodes-Vivour and Sanwo-Olu collide over new Lagos health insurance scheme
On Wednesday, April 2, the debate over Lagos State's new health insurance scheme heated up as former Labour Party (LP)…
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Politics
Bwala calls Peter Obi failed politician, questions his understanding of democracy
On Tuesday, March 25, Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, fiercely criticized Peter Obi,…
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Court to deliver ruling on Labour Party’s suit against Rivers lawmakers
On Monday, March 17, 2025, a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt announced that it would deliver its ruling on…
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Labour Party extends membership registration/validation exercise
The national leadership of Labour Party has extended the ongoing registration and revalidation exercise by the party to May. The…
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Politics
Bala Mohammed signals willingness to collaborate with Peter Obi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of…
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Former presidential aide Doyin Okupe passes away after long illness
On Friday, March 7, it was reported that Dr. Doyin Okupe, a well-known Nigerian politician and former presidential aide, has…
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2027 presidency zoning: Labour Party sets the record straight
The Labour Party has responded to reports suggesting that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East, firmly…
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Politics
Labour Party reaffirms commitment to field Peter Obi against Tinubu in 2027 elections
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Labour Party (LP) announced that it will field former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi…
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Kenneth Okonkwo resigns as LP spokesman, cites leadership crisis as reason
Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesman for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, has officially announced his resignation from the party.
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Obi says no interest in coalitions that don’t prioritize Nigerians’ well-being
On Monday, January 27, 2025, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, made it clear that…
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Appeal Court reaffirms Abure as LP National Chairman
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, reaffirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP.…
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Felix Morka claims receiving over 200 death threats after Peter Obi’s comments
On Wednesday, January 8, Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), revealed that he has…
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Imo ex-lawmaker, Obi leaves LP, returns to APC
On Wednesday, December 18, former member of the House of Representatives, Paschal Obi, announced his decision to leave the Labour…
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Labour Party opens ‘Hall of Shame’, vows to sack defecting lawmakers
On Thursday, December 5, the Labour Party (LP) announced plans to take legal action and declare vacant the seats of…
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Four Labour Party lawmakers join APC in major defection
On Thursday, December 5, a significant shift took place in the Nigerian House of Representatives as four lawmakers from the…
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Politics
Labour Party slams Deji Adeyanju for fake claims about APC deal
The Labour Party (LP) has come out swinging against Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer, for making serious but false…
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Rivers: Court to rule on Labour Party suit against pro-Wike lawmakers in January 2025
The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has scheduled January 21, 2025, to rule on a suit filed by Labour…
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#OndoDecides2024: LP, ADC candidates graciously congratulate Governor Aiyedatiwa
On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Ayo Olorunfemi, and his Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) counterpart, Myson…
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Obidient Movement will seek alternatives if Labour Party resists good governance – Yunusa Tanko warns
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, stated that the movement would explore…
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Labour party denounces ex-official for alleged impersonation, financial misrepresentation
The Labour Party has issued a strong warning regarding Ms. Oluchi Oparah, a former National Treasurer, accusing her of falsely…
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Why I won’t challenge Edo election result – Olumide Akpata
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, on Saturday said he won’t challenge the result of…
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LP Leadership Tussle: Court affirms Abure as Chairman
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has declared Julius Abure as the substantive Chairman of the Labour…
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Labour Party plans to challenge Rivers LGA election results in court
The Labour Party (LP) has strongly criticized the local government area council elections held in Rivers State on Saturday, October…
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Politics
Labour Party claims victory in Edo election if it had been fair
Kelly Ogbalo, the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, stated that the party would have won the…
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Politics
Labour Party accuses Obi and Otti of attempting to seize leadership
The Abure-led Labour Party (LP) has accused Peter Obi and Dr. Alex Otti of trying to take control of the…
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Politics
Labour Party: INEC rejects Abure as National Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refused to recognise Julius Abure as the National Chairman of Labour Party, despite…
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Labour Party responds to Usman’s claim about INEC deregistration
The Labour Party (LP), led by Julius Abure, has criticized Senator Nenadi Usman’s assertion that her committee prevented the party…
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Edo people, not Wike, will decide next governor – Ighodalo
The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, on Monday, September 16, stated that the Minister of the…
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Edo Election: Peter Obi storms Benin for Olumide Akpata
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter…
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INEC follows court orders and updates candidates list for upcoming election
On Wednesday, September 11, Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced that the Commission has…
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LP leader Abure says 2027 presidential ticket open to all, not just Peter Obi
On Monday, September 9, 2024, Julius Abure, the factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), announced that the party's tickets…
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Kaduna LP backs Abure, warns against divisive actions
The Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State has expressed its strong support for National Chairman Barrister Julius Abure.
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LP’s Dennis Agbo declared winner of House of Reps election as Tribunal overturns results
The House of Representatives tribunal has overturned the election results for the Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency, removing Simon Atigwe from…
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Imo LG Polls: SDP primaries wrap up, party optimistic about winning
Ahead of the Local Council Elections scheduled for September 21 across Imo State's 27 LGAs and 305 INEC registered Wards,…
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Politics
Labour Party presidential candidate condemns genocidal threats against igbos
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, has strongly condemned the genocidal threats against the Igbo…
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Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo denies leaving Labour Party, reiterates dedication to the party
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has responded to rumors that he left the Labour Party, saying that he…
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Entertainment
Refrain from hostility toward Kenneth Okonkwo – Charly Boy to Nigerians
Eccentric entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, has urged Nigerians to refrain from negativity toward Kenneth…
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Nigerian News
LP/Okonkwo: More Moles Will Be Exposed, Fumigated Out — Labour Party
Leadership of Labour Party has come out to respond to the public letter of its now former spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo.…
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