UPDATED: Police Reveal Reasons For Arrest Of Labour Party National Chair, Julius Abure

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of the Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure. Abure was arrested on Wednesday afternoon by the Police in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Addressing reporters on Wednesday evening, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force Zone 5, Tijani Momoh, said … Read more

BREAKING: Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure Arrested [PHOTOS]

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Julius Abure has reportedly been arrested by Security Operatives. This news medium gathered that the LP chairman was apprehended in Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday. The circumstances leading to his arrest are not clear at this time, however, it is widely … Read more

Labour Party Accounts Under Scrutiny: Obi Urges Audit As Abure Denies Wrongdoing

Eko Hot Blog reports that amid allegations of corruption within the Labour Party, its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for an audit of the party’s accounts to address the claims of financial impropriety. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, … Read more

Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure, Stands Firm Amidst Threats Post-2023 Elections

Eko Hot Blog reports in a press conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, revealed the persistent threats faced by party members following the conclusion of the 2023 elections. Despite the challenges and personal risks, Abure declared the unwavering commitment of the Labour Party to rescue Nigeria … Read more

Edo 2024: Labour Party Aspirants Reject N30m Nomination Fees, Writes Party Leadership

Eko Hot Blog reports that some aspirants hoping to clinch the Labour Party (LP) ticket for the September 21 Edo State governorship polls have rejected the N30 million charged by the party for expression of interest and nomination forms. This was made known by one of the aspirants, Dr Egbe Omorodion, who told newsmen in … Read more

Labour Party Warns Against Attacks On National Chairman Amidst Corruption Allegations

Abure

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has warned members and supporters of the Obidient Movement against incessant attacks on its National Chairman, Julius Abure. This online media platform reports that the party on Wednesday responded to the petition from some aggrieved LP members and stakeholders demanding the resignation of Abure following … Read more

Reject National Assembly’s N160m SUV, Abure Tells LP Legislators

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has condemned the N160m official vehicle being awarded to each of the 360 members of the House of Representatives. While urging his party lawmakers to reject the gifts, Abure described the action as the height of insensitivity. He gave the charge … Read more

APC Sponsoring Apapa, Others To Cause Internal Crisis – Labour Party

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being responsible for the internal crisis in the opposition party. The LP National Secretary, Malam Umar Farouk, made the accusation on Friday at a press conference held at the … Read more

May 29: Labour Party Speaks On Inauguration Says ‘Nigerians Deserves Better’

Removing Subsidy Tinubu

The Labour Party chairman Barr. Julius Abure, has criticized the current leadership in Nigeria, stating that the country deserves better. The party has taken the matter to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, seeking justice for the disputed 2023 Presidential Election. The Labour Party aims to provide a government that can effectively manage the country, address … Read more

Anambra Labour Party Clears Air, Rejects Claims Of Tinubu-Backed Factional Crisis 

Labour Party Factional crisis

  The Acting Chairman of the Labour party in Anambra has demised report of Tinubu’s Alleged involvement in Faction Party crisis. According to him, the allegations were untrue and biased. He also stated that Julius Abure still remains in suspension. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr. Peter Okoye, the acting Chairman of the Labour Party … Read more

LP Factional Chairman Lamidi Apapa Reveals Plans For ‘Reconciliation’ Talks With Tinubu

Apapa Reconcile with Tinubu

Lamidi Apapa has revealed his plans if invited for ‘reconciliation talks’ with Tinubu. Apapa stated that he will consult with the party’s executive before making any decision to meet with Tinubu. The Labour Party is experiencing a leadership tussle between the Abure and Apapa factions, leading to a clash at the Presidential Election Petition Court … Read more

Labour Party Chairman Lamidi Apapa Vows To Fight On Despite Harassment At Tribunal

Apapa Reconcile with Tinubu

Lamidi Apapa, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, has faced harassment and opposition from party supporters at the Presidential Petition Tribunal. Despite this backlash, Apapa has vowed to appear in court once again on Friday. He believes that his authority as the authentic acting National Chairman of the party Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

Presidential Candidate Peter Obi In Court: 2023 Election Petition Tribunal Continues

Tribunal continues

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election is attending the presidential election petition tribunal hearing in Abuja. Other officials from LP, including the Director-General and national women leader, were also present. There was a mild drama when Lamidi Apapa arrived as the acting chairman of LP for the hearing. … Read more

FACT CHECK: Did Court Affirm Lamidi Apapa As Labour Party Chairman?

Suspended Deputy National Chairman (South) of the LP, Lamidi Apapa, is fighting for control of the party

On Friday afternoon, there were reports in some media that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court had “affirmed” Lamidi Apapa as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Apapa is a suspended Deputy National Chairman of the party. He has been in a tussle with the National Chairman of the LP, Barr Julius … Read more

LP Crisis Deepens As Lamidi Apapa Refutes Suspension, Insists On Legitimate Leadership

LP

The acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has denied being suspended by the National Executive Committee of the party. He maintained that he is still the legitimate chairman of the party despite his suspension for anti-party activities. Apapa also disputes claims that he is being sponsored to cause confusion in the party. … Read more

LP Crisis: ‘You Are Unfit To Govern’ – Factional Chairman Slams Peter Obi, Dissolves Presidential Campaign Council

Peter Obi

The Labour Party’s factional chairman, Bashir Apapa, has declared the National Executive Committee meeting of the party illegal and suspended several party officers. Apapa claims that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party, is not qualified to rule Nigeria due to his involvement in gross disobedience to the Federal High Court order. The party … Read more

LP Crisis: NLC Members Storm Party Headquarters To Reassert Leadership (Video)

NLC

The President of the NLC and other members of the union have visited the Labour Party National Headquarters. They demanded that the Apapa-led faction vacate office or risk being arrested, and emphasized that no one can take over as new leadership without the Congress’s approval. The NLC President stated that the purpose of the visit … Read more

LP Chairman Abure Returns To Party Secretariat Amidst Tension

LP

Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, has resumed at the party’s national secretariat amidst tight security. He is expected to meet with the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and his team. Abure is currently facing court charges and suspension over alleged anti-party activities and forgery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

LP Crisis Festers As Factions Clash In Abuja Over Control Of Secretariat

The LP crisis has continued to worsen as different factions engage in a power struggle over control of the party’s secretariat in Abuja. Following the suspension of the embattled national chairman, Julius Abure, seven members of the NWC of the party have installed Lamidi Bashir Apapa, as the acting chairman of the party. They said … Read more