The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has rejected the meeting of the party convened by Abia governor, Dr Alex Otti in Umuahia. Mr Obiora Ifoh made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, saying the meeting was unconstitutional EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: … Read more
A factional acting Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Callistus Okafor, has rejected the appointment of former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman as the chairman, the caretaker committee of the party. In a statement in Abuja, Okafor described the LP stakeholders’ meeting convened by Abia Governor, Alex Otti, as illegal, unconstitutional and a jamboree. EDITORS … Read more
There are fresh indications that Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, along with his National Working Committee (NWC) members and loyalists, plans to shun today’s stakeholders’ meeting summoned by Abia State Governor Alex Otti. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
The body of Hajiya Dada, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, was laid to rest on Tuesday at the Danmarna Cemetery, where her late husband, Musa Yar’adua, and her two deceased sons, Shehu Musa Yar’adua and President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, are also buried. The funeral prayer, led by Imam Aminu Yammawa, took place … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has appointed Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of his Obidient Movement worldwide. Before this new role, Tanko served as Obi’s former spokesperson and was the media director of the now-defunct Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation. In 2015, Tanko, a well-known activist … Read more
Three prominent opposition leaders in Nigeria—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso—are reportedly in talks about forming a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The trio aims to unseat the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
Music icon Onyeka Onwenu has been laid to rest in Lagos. Onwenu, who collapsed at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okoli, founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company, on July 30, was confirmed dead at Reddington Hospital in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, NIA DGs FG Names Eight Accredited Universities in Togo, Benin … Read more
The Anambra State Government has sealed the office of a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) led by Edozie Njoku, located in the Udoka Housing Estate in Awka, Anambra State. This office also serves as the campaign headquarters for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … 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
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stark warning, stating that the abduction of Nigerians by bandits will continue unless the government and security agencies take decisive action against insecurity. Obi made these remarks while reacting to the recent release of 8 corps members by bandits in Zamfara State and the police … Read more
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, says the invitation of the Nigerian Labour President, Comrade Joe Ajareo by the police is expected due to his position. In a post via his X handle on Wednesday, Obi said the NLC is an interlocutor of the Federal Government on various labour … Read more
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, participated in the International Leaders Forum (ILF) in Chicago. The 11th ILF is taking place alongside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Illinois from August 19-22. Organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) every four years since 1984, the … 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
Dear respected Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, your excellency sir. With utmost reverence, I am, at this point in time, compelled to draw your attention to somethings that, as a human being, you might have forgotten. Of recent sir, you have been in the news through your speeches at many gatherings, fora and platforms locally and abroad. … Read more
Peter Obi condemns the security raid on NLC’s Abuja headquarters, calling it an attempt to intimidate the labor union. The Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Secretariat by security operatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed security forces on … 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
Peter Obi urged the government to arrest and prosecute those behind the anti-Igbo protest call, emphasizing the need for unity and leadership against divisive rhetoric. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the federal government to arrest and prosecute the owner of the X handle calling for a protest … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has called for a delay in the #EndBadGovernance protests to allow President Tinubu more time to implement and show results from his policies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has called on organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests to grant President Bola Tinubu additional time to implement and demonstrate the effectiveness of … 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
APC criticizes Peter Obi for supporting a protest against Tinubu’s government while praising Governor Alex Otti for advocating alternative solutions to Nigeria’s economic issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and praised Abia State Governor Alex Otti for their differing stances on the … Read more