Obi
29 Jan
Former presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has stated that he would only join a coalition that puts Nigeria first. Obi disclosed this to clarify the ongoing rumour of him allegedly allying with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to unseat the current president…
28 Jan
The Labour Party has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering unity and prioritising national and party interests amid recent internal challenges. Speaking during a solidarity visit by state chairmen from 37 states and the FCT, the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, called for reconciliation and a collective focus on the party’s future. Abure stressed the importance…
28 Jan
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claim by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was paying out N50 million to some opposition figures to destabilize opposition political parties in Nigeria. APC, in a statement…
27 Jan
The National Rescue Movement (NRM), on Monday, announced the suspension of its National Chairman, Isaac Udeh, amid allegations of misconduct, financial impropriety, and breach of the party's constitution, and appointed Chinedu Obi as the Acting National Chairman. This decision was disclosed by the Acting National Secretary of NRM, Prince Obidike Okolo, during the party’s first-quarter…
25 Jan
Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, has called for the establishment of more online universities to enhance the development of Nigeria’s education system. Obi made the call at the Nexford University 2024 Graduation on Saturday in Lagos, noting that online education was the only way the country could provide…
23 Jan
Ahead of the 2027 poll, former presidential candidates of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi
22 Jan
The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) witnessed a moment of camaraderie and determination as the Labour Party's National Chairman, Julius Abure, was warmly received by chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The party' publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, indicated that Professor Yakubu, in a rare display of goodwill, greeted Abure with a hearty handshake and…
21 Jan
The Alliance for All Labour Party Professionals and Stakeholders (AALPS) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the destabilisation of the party by its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The group has warned that his actions are threatening the party’s future and could lead to catastrophic electoral consequences in the 2027 general elections.…
20 Jan
The Labour Party (LP) standard bearer during the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, over the weekend donated the sum of ₦30 million to Paul University, Awka, Anambra State. Obi, announcing the donation on his official X account on Monday, said it was guided by his unwavering belief in education as a critical contributor to national…
8 Jan
A former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has advised the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to call his supporters to order, saying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not lifted the ban on campaigns. Onochie alleged that two years after Obi’s loss at the 2023 polls, his…
6 Jan
Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election (LP) Peter Obi has expressed concerns over what he described as escalating threats to his life and family following recent comments made by Felix Morka, spokesperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement shared on his official ‘X’ page, Obi reacted to Morka's remarks…
6 Jan
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed Obidients after they criticised its Spokesperson, Felix Morka, for calling out former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on national television. Morka had called out Obi on Arise TV over his constant criticism of the President Bola Tinubu administration. He also dismissed a presenter's claim that he dished so…
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