Eko Hot Blog reports that in a shocking turn of events, the escalating conflict between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Party (LP) leadership took an ugly turn on Wednesday, as protesting NLC members allegedly vandalized the party’s secretariats nationwide. Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, has accused the … Read more
Ndubuaku claims NLC registered Labour Party in 2003, asserting ownership. Protests arise against Labour Party’s March 27 National Convention. Olorunfemi refutes NLC’s ownership claim, stating the party belongs to all Nigerian workers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting National Chairman of the NLC Political Commission, Theophilus Ndubuaku, has maintained that the NLC registered the Labour … Read more
NLC protests at LP Headquarters in Abuja, demanding Abure’s resignation. NLC accuses Abure of self-serving actions, straying from party’s worker-centric ideology. NLC vows to restore party’s original vision, criticizes Abure’s plans for secret convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, stormed the national headquarters of the Labour Party … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Political Commission, has slammed the Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, describing him as a drowning wannabe ‘politricstar’. This was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Titus Amba, the Chairperson of the NLC Political Commission, and Comrade Chris Uyot, the Secretary of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has escalated its conflict with the leadership of the Labour Party, issuing directives for its state councils and political commission to picket Labour Party secretariats across the country on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a total review of the 2024 budget, citing grave concerns over the nation’s deteriorating security situation, widespread poverty, food insecurity, and crumbling infrastructure. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: SSANU, NASU Begin Strike, Ground Varsities Black Market USD To Naira Exchange Rate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) has accused the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, of desperately seeking to replace its National Chairman, Julius Abure. The party’s spokesman, Obiorha Ifoh, made the accusation in a statement issued on Saturday in response to a letter written by the political wing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi by the Senate has not addressed vital issues in the allegation of the lawmaker. Obi stated this in a statement via his X handle on Wednesday. According to him, the fuss over the alleged N3 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that its governorship candidate for the forthcoming election will emerge from the southern zone of the state. The spokesperson of the state PDP, Kennedy Peretei, made this known in a chat with journalists on Friday in Akure, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that he will support the Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, to enable him emerge victorious in the gubernatorial election. Otti stated this in Umuahia while addressing the press after a meeting he held with members of the National … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s directive to implement the Steve Orasanye report. In a statement released through his official handle on Wednesday morning, Obi expressed his approval of the directive for implementing the report, noting that it is a welcome … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, Islamiyat Oyefusi, has resigned her membership in the party. Oyefusi, who contested alongside Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour in the 2023 governorship election, announced her resignation in a letter dated February 22, 2024, and addressed to the chairman of the party in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to conduct its primary election to pick a candidate for the 2024 governorship election in Edo State. No fewer than 576 delegates will decide the fate of the 10 aspirants at the primaries set to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin. Ahead … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, who was arrested on Wednesday in Benin, Edo State capital by operatives of Zone 5 Police headquarters, has been released on bail. It was gathered that his arrest was a result of a petition forwarded to the zone from the office of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Labour Party chieftains have made their way to Benin, the capital city of Edo State, in response to the arrest of the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure. This online media platform reported earlier that Abure was taken into custody by the Zone 5 Benin operatives on Wednesday, as he was accused … Read more
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
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that I n a united front, the 36 State Chairmen of the Labour Party, along with the FCT, vehemently denied any rumors of plotting to suspend Mr. Peter Obi, the party leader and Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party is facing a new crisis as its National Treasurer, Oluchi Oparah, has called on its National Chairman, Julius Abure, to provide a detailed account of the party’s funds, which amount to over N3.5 billion. This online media platform understands that the said funds were generated through the sale … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, said that his administration actually budgeted 150 million naira for two Toyota Hilux vehicles, saying that the 1.5 billion naira initially stated in an earlier report was an error from software. Governor Otti said this on Tuesday at Ezeukwu road market in Aba, while responding … Read more