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• Labour Party celebrates Nigerian workers and demands urgent welfare reforms on May Day

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Labour Party (LP) has marked International Workers’ Day 2026 by calling for intensified efforts to improve worker welfare. National Publicity Secretary Ken Asogwa acknowledged...

• Peter Obi Rejects Tinubu’s "Self-Consolatory" Comparison to Kenya; Cites Stark Statistical Realities

  Published: Apr 13, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized President Bola Tinubu for suggesting Nigerians should find solace in being "better off than Kenya." In a detailed response sh...

• Former Imo Labour Party Gubernatorial Candidate Athan Achonu Defects to APGA, Cites LP’s Loss of Political Relevance

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Ex-Senator Athan Achonu, the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate for Imo State, has officially joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Announcing the move in Abuja,...

• Action Peoples Party Gains Legislative Momentum as Ikenga Ugochinyere and Mathew Nwaogu Defect from PDP and Labour Party

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Action Peoples Party (APP) has significantly bolstered its presence in the National Assembly following the defection of two high-profile House of Representatives members, Ikeng...

• Abia Governor Alex Otti Affirms Labour Party Loyalty While Declining to Challenge Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has dismissed rumors of a potential defection from the Labour Party, citing the resolution of internal party disputes by the Supreme Court. During...

• Labour Party Unveils 2027 Election Roadmap: National Convention and Presidential Primaries Scheduled for Early 2026

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party has approved a comprehensive timetable for its 2027 electoral activities. Key dates include a National Convention on April...

• Peter Obi Denounces "Disguised" Political Persecution; Warns Tinubu Administration Against Using State Agencies to Stifle 2027 Opposition

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: World

  Labour Party leader Peter Obi has issued a high-level challenge to the federal government, characterizing the recent detentions of Nasir El-Rufai and Abubakar Malami as a weaponiza...