The Ojo Chapter of the Labour Party in Lagos on Wednesday suspended Mr Seyi Sowunmi, the lawmaker representing Ojo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for three months. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Oluwanifemi Elegbede, the Chairman and Mrs Blessing Okafor, Secretary of the party, in Ojo, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, have announced a significant stakeholders meeting for the party. The Labour Party Extended Stakeholders Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 4th, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Umuahia. According to Dodoh … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has established a seven-member Disciplinary Standing Committee to address the conduct of members who fail to adhere to the party’s constitution and directives. This decision was announced by the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The formation of the committee was one of … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in last year’s election, has urged the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be transparent about the details of the newly acquired presidential jet and the status of the older ones being sold off. Obi made this appeal on Tuesday night via his X account. EKO HOT … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo on Tuesday presented soft copies of voters register to political parties participating in the Sept. 21 Edo governorship elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Edo, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, presented the register to the chairmen and secretaries of political parties and other officials at INEC office in Benin. … Read more
Rep. Ginger Onwusibe (LP-Abia) has defended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu’s call for Governor Alex Otti of Abia to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. Onwusibe, who is the leader of the Labour Party caucus in the House, said this in his response to a statement credited to Rep. Obi … Read more
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism that the next governor of Abia State will be from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Kalu, while acknowledging that Governor Otti has performed well, argued that President Bola Tinubu’s contributions to the state make it essential for the APC to take the lead … Read more
The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has announced its decision to pursue legal action and formally declined to endorse the upcoming local government elections scheduled for September 28. During a weekend press conference, the party’s state working committee informed journalists of their intent to challenge what they described as a hasty … Read more
Peter Obi urges President Tinubu to directly address Nigerians regarding protests against bad governance and economic hardship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to directly address Nigerians regarding the ongoing protests against bad governance and harsh economic conditions. In a statement … Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo denies reports of leaving the Labour Party, affirming his continued membership and clarifying that his separation from the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, does not mean he has quit the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has denied recent reports suggesting he has left the Labour Party. … Read more
Governor Alex Otti opposes Peter Obi’s endorsement of a nationwide protest, emphasizing the illegality of protesting without police approval. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has taken a stance that diverges from that of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, regarding a planned nationwide protest. A … Read more
Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has left the Labour Party, criticizing its presidential candidate Peter Obi for being too weak and indecisive to address national issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has publicly parted ways with Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election. In a statement … Read more
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, responds to Peter Obi’s ₦5 billion defamation threat after alleging Obi’s link to a planned mass protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has responded to Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi over a ₦5 billion defamation … Read more
Peter Obi says FG is more interested in selfish luxuries than solving economic problems. Eko Hot Blog reports that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), has tackled the Federal Government for having misplaced priorities. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking Fees On Worshippers At Churches? US President Joe … Read more
Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, forgives those spreading lies about him and urges them to help Nigerians suffering from economic hardship instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, declared on Sunday that he holds no grudges against those spreading lies about him. In a … Read more
The Labour Party denies the Presidency’s claims that Peter Obi and his supporters are behind the planned anti-government protests scheduled for August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party has refuted claims made by the Presidency that its presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, and his supporters are behind the planned nationwide anti-government protest scheduled … Read more
The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Labour Party believes Peter Obi is the best candidate to revive Nigeria’s economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has affirmed that its presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, is the only one capable of reviving Nigeria’s faltering economy. … Read more
Keir Starmer has made his first cabinet appointments after the Labour Party’s landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule, and has been asked by King Charles III to form a government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Newly-elected UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced his first set of cabinet appointments following his Labour Party’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu congratulated Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their victory in the UK election. Starmer became the new Prime Minister of the UK after his party secured the requisite 326 parliamentary seats. In a statement, Tinubu described the UK as a “model of democracy.” … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer becomes the UK’s new prime minister after Rishi Sunak’s resignation, following the worst election defeat for the Conservatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sir Keir Starmer has officially become the UK’s new prime minister following a meeting with the King at Buckingham Palace. This significant event occurred after Rishi Sunak resigned, marking … Read more