…NLC President, Joe Ajaero, of attempting to compel affiliates and workers to support the Labour Party and its preferred candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. The group also accused some NLC officials of attempting to dictate the political choices of individual workers. “It is unfortunate that some persons in NLC are…

The Pan-African Youth Development Network backed Labour Party lawmaker Philip Agbese's call for Nigeria to withdraw from the ICCPAYDN said the Hague-based court has become a tool used against African nations while powerful countries escape scrutinyThe group called on African governments to review their ICC membership a…

…Congress candidate Omoyele Sowore, African Democratic Congress candidate Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, from campaigning in the state. He said such a restriction could not be legally enforced. According to him, Sections 39, 40, 41 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution gu…

…begin extensive consultations with leaders of the PDP, the All Progressives Congress, Labour Party, African Democratic Congress, Social Democratic Party, among other political parties and support groups. Oluyede, who lauded Ekiti PDP leaders, stakeholders and members for the confidence and trust reposed in him througho…

…suggestions that opposition figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi posed a serious threat to Tinubu. “All these people are not threats. If they had been together, there would be a problem,” he said. He also expressed confidence that Tinubu would improve his electoral performan…

Chieftains of the Labour Party in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor Alex Otti and constituted three strategic committees to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued on…

…deregister ADC, Action Alliance, AA, Action Peoples Party, APP, Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, holding that they had failed to satisfy the constitutional requirements for continued registration. He also restrained INEC from recognising the parties or accepting candidates nominated by them for the 2027 gener…

…July 1, 2026, declared Erondu Uchenna Erondu as the party’s candidate to challenge the Labour Party’s senatorial candidate, Enyinnaya Abaribe. ‘I’m not dead’ – Abia APC Senatorial candidate, Erondu cries out over alleged name substitution

…candidate for the Abia South Senatorial District election, where he is expected to face Labour Party candidate Enyinnaya Abaribe.

…Nigerians drawn from the All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party, the Labour Party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party and other political platforms, which has thrown its weight behind his 2027 presidential bid on the platform of the ADC. The former vice president attended the event alongside his political a…

The All Progressives Congress has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party insisted that Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general el…

…in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the NDC mirrors what happened in the Labour Party, LP. He said: “36 governors support the president. The people in the states are not necessarily with them. It is one thing for a governor to support the president and another for the people to support him. The answer is no. W…

…the February 25 poll. The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, finished second and third respectively. Reflecting on the party’s journey since the election, Gombe said the SDP had survived internal and external challenges because its members chose to remain comm…

…Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State and is the Leader of the Labour Party in the state, made the appeal at The State of Affairs gathering with security experts, professionals and promoters in Abuja on Sunday. This followed the recent successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Orii…

…out. “For us, we are focused and doing our bit as directed by INEC.” Checks within the Labour Party (LP), led by Senator Nenadi Usman, also indicated that the party had prepared for the upload process, just as it did for the presidential and National Assembly candidates. “We are not anxious over any issue here. It is o…

…of the challenges families face daily," she said. According to her, the former Labour Party presidential candidate also spent time interacting with employees and customers during the visit. National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shops for personal items at a supermarket in Nigeria...Photo Credi…

…before the portal deadline. APGA, the Wike-led PDP faction, and the Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party faction were the only parties yet to file their candidates on the INEC portal APC, ADC, and NDC successfully submitted their presidential tickets, though confusion over National Assembly candidates persisted in some states…

…commentator Isaac Fayose faced online criticism from Obidients - the avid supporters of Labour Party leader Peter Obi""after sharing details of his recent meeting with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja. Following the encounter, Fayose posted a photograph on his Instagram page expressing his admiration…

…Lady materialFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Margaret Obi, wife of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has become the talk of Nigerian social media after a video of her dancing at a Lagos event sent the internet into a frenzy.In the clip, the former Anambra State First Lady is seen with…

…said in comments released by his office. Burnham will become leader of the ruling Labour party on Friday before taking over as prime minister on Monday after meeting King Charles III. He will be the UK’s fifth leader since Russia invaded its neighbour in February 2022. Starmer announced his resignation on June 22 after…

…from MPs in parliament, Starmer said he wanted to see the next leader of his centre-left Labour party succeed."I will give my wholehearted support to my successor. I want this Labour government to be a success," he said, when asked what advice he had for his successor. "I want our country to be a success. I shall give…

…the future,” he said. LP faults Makinde However, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Ken Asogwa, faulted Makinde’s call for international intervention, insisting that the investigation should remain within the jurisdiction of Nigeria’s security agencies. “As much as I want a thorough probe into the ki…

…in the country’s fight against insecurity. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Labour Party lawmaker said the operation had restored public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture and demonstrated the resolve of security agencies to confront terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements. He congrat…

…Cup being challenged by one that failed to qualify. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election and a leading opposition figure ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi. Photo: X | Peter Obi. Responding, Umahi said the proposed debate was never about political ambition or elect…

A group of prominent Labour Party (LP) leaders in Ebonyi has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring support for Gov. Francis Nwifuru. The group attributed its decision to what it described as the governor's good performance in office. The defectors, led by the LP State Secretary and Coordinator of t…