Gale of defections Over the past two weeks, defections from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have become daily occurrences. Six members switched to the ruling party during this period, and the exodus shows no signs of abating. “I am trying to see a Labour Party member to second this … Read more
In a recent interview on the popular YouTube podcast The Honest Bunch, Labour Party Presidential Candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, expressed his unwavering commitment to his wife of 32 years, Margaret Usen. During the interview, Obi stated confidently that regardless of the circumstances surrounding their marriage, even if his wife were … Read more
The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) appeared to have worsened as the LP’s leadership announced that the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general election is now open to all qualified Nigerians to contest. Julius Abure, the LP’s former national chairperson, announced this on Monday at the party’s national executive committee meeting in Abuja. … Read more
Nigeria’s former finance minister, Nenadi Usman, has emerged as the chairperson of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee. Ms Usman was appointed to the position at the party’s National Executive Council (NEC)/ extended Stakeholders’ meeting, held on Wednesday at Government House, Umuahia, Abia State. However, the controversial chairman of the party, Julius Abure, has dissociated himself … Read more
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that local government elections in Anambra State will be held on 28 September. This was disclosed in a circular signed by the Chairperson of the ANSIEC, Genevieve Osakwe, on Monday. “The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission wishes to inform all registered political parties and the general … Read more
Yesterday (Tuesday, 30 July 2024) provided a very devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event that will forever be etched in my memory. I was present at the event where the iconic song star, Onyeka Onwenu, performed a couple of her songs ending up with her famous song, One Love Keep Us … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has accused the candidates who lost out in the 2023 presidential election of sponsoring the planned nationwide protest. Mr Akpabio spoke on Monday at the State House, Abuja, after he witnessed President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the new minimum wage bill into law. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the nationwide protest scheduled for 1 August, alleging that it is politically- motivated. Speaking after an inspection of the Apo-Karshi Road project on Tuesday, Mr Wike urged patience from the public, stating that the current administration is tackling substantial challenges inherited from the … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has asked the Nigerian government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, stated this while speaking to reporters in Onitsha on Saturday, according to a report by Punch newspaper. The … Read more
The Nigerian government has appointed a US-based broker to sell three ageing aircraft in the presidential fleet amidst plans to purchase new ones. A Nigerian paper, The Cable, reported that US-based airline marketer, JetHQ, has been appointed as the broker to sell a Boeing 737 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ), which is the president’s designated aircraft, … Read more
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