Posters of Mrs Justina Azuka, wife of slain Anambra lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 constituency, Late Justice Azuka, has surfaced, showing her, seeking support to replace her demised husband. Justice Azuka was kidnapped in Onitsha on the eve of Christmas of 2024 while returning home for the yuletide. His decomposing body was later found at…
The Labour Party (LP), once buoyed by a wave of optimism and grassroots support during the 2023 general elections, is now grappling with a growing crisis that has seen it lose no fewer than 21 lawmakers in just 12 months. Once hailed as a rising third force in Nigerian politics, the LP’s post-election momentum has…
The factional chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has finally disclosed why he visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, saying his visit has been wrongly interpreted. Abure came under hot criticism last week after photos of his meeting with Wike in Abuja emerged, with some party members accusing…
The Interim National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Darlington Nwokocha, has distanced the party from any coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, Nwokocha stated that the party is not aware of any coalition involving opposition figures…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party has elected a former minister, Nenadi Usman as its interim national chairperson. Usman was elected as the party’s national chairperson on Friday, July 18, 2025. The party also announced the appointment of Darlington Nwokocha as the party’s Interim National Secretary. But in a swift rebuttal, the…
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has refuted claims that she has defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing such reports as “false, inaccurate, and a complete fabrication.” In an interview with THE WHISTLER on Saturday, Senator Kingibe clarified that despite attending coalition events where the…
Factional national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has reacted to claims by investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, who in a viral post alleged that he sat on funds meant to mobilise for the 2023 elections. Hundeyin wrote: “Regardless of what you have heard, we did NOT have polling agents the last time out….
Former Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has narrated how the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi betrayed him. Okonkwo who officially confirmed his resignation from the Labour Party in February 2025 made this allegation against Obi in a viral video on social media. “If there is anybody that betrayed the other, I…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has narrated how a Labour Party Senator begged him to help him join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio said that several Nigerian politicians are eager to join President Bola Tinubu’s political train Speaking at the APC’s National Summit in Abuja on Thursday, May 22, Akpabio addressed the gale of…
National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has fired back at critics within the party, including 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, over recent allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Speaking in Abuja, Abure challenged his opponents to prove they gave him or the party any money during the…
