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  The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has granted an order for substituted service on Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. The ruling comes as part of an ongoing N5 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over explosive claims that she allegedly had six children for different men. Justice Angela Otaluk issued the ruling on Wednesday after hearing a motion ex parte brought by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Yahuza Mohammed Zakari. The motion, dated April 10, 2025, sought the court’s permission to serve Senator Nwaebonyi by publishing the notice in a national newspaper or delivering it through the Clerk of the National Assembly or Clerk of the Senate. The defamation suit, which has already captured national attention, stems from public statements allegedly made by Nwaebonyi, the Senator representing Ebonyi North Central Senatorial District. Akpoti-Uduaghan claims the statements were not only...

   27th May, 2025 2025 CHILDRENS DAY CELEBRATION - LABOUR PARTY FELICITATES WITH ALL THE CHILDREN -“Stand Up, Speak Up; Building a Bully-Free Generation” Today, we join millions of people across the world to celebrate our children. We celebrate the boundless potential and creativeness of every Nigerian child. The curiosity and determination of our children are the light that brightens our paths to a brighter future as a nation. The Labour Party remains one political party that recognizes the importance of children in nation-building, practically reflective in our slogan of papa, mama, and piking. We believe that our children are the leaders of tomorrow, and hence, stable political institutions must be handed over to them to enjoy democracy. Our children deserve to grow in an environment that is free from bully, where their voices are heard and their rights protected. Our children deserve good and quality education that will place them on a platform to compete with their counte...

  STATEMENT FROM THE LABOUR PARTY The attention of the leadership of the Labour Party has been drawn to the news trending in the media that the party is "celebrating" that its candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has declared his intention to run on the platform of the party in 2027. I want to state emphatically that I was quoted out of context and therefore, the impression conveyed by the news was erroneous, inaccurate and does not in any way reflect the position and mood in the party. First, while we are not opposed to anybody running under the platform of the Labour Party in the 2027 general election, we need to make it categorically clear that the party has a long standing rule on how its candidates shall emerge and automatic ticket is not one of the routes. Recall that at the party's National Convention in 2024, the party had erroneously granted automatic tickets to our former Presidential candidate and the only governor of the party, however, that ...

    Hon. Joshua Chinedu Obika, Member of the House of Representatives (MHR) for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency, FCT Abuja, reinforced his dedication to constituent development at the Labour Party Kabusa Ward Town Hall (Eagle of FCT), held yesterday at Geo Gracias School, Lugbe Village Zone 1, Airport Road (near Berger Bus Stop), Abuja. During his keynote address, Hon. Obika unveiled plans for a comprehensive 2025 empowerment initiative designed to uplift constituents through vocational training, resource distribution, and targeted economic support. “Our focus remains on creating opportunities that transform lives. By 2025, we will ensure no one in AMAC/Bwari is left behind in our march toward prosperity,” he asserted. Kabusa Ward Leadership presented Hon. Obika with a Prestigious Leadership Award, lauding his unwavering advocacy for the Labour Party’s ideals, his role as a party ambassador, and his relentless efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement. The award also rec...

   STATEMENT FROM LABOUR PARTY The attention of the leadership of the Labour Party has been drawn to yet another illegal and purported stakeholders meeting that was held today by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC led by Comrade Joe Ajero in cohort with the Nenadi Usman and others, wherein they alleged that the Labour Party is being destabilized by the federal government because of the potential of the party. The NLC President, Ajero who is now sounding like a broken record, also restated his resolve to invade unannounced the national and state Secretariats of the Labour Party, with his armies, with the intention to take over the party forcefully. We must state clearly and categorically that if there is any person or organization that has destabilized the Labour Party or who is working to destabilize the party, it is no other person than Joe Ajero and the NLC. We must also state here that after the general election in 2023, the party has no issues at all, we had no faction and w...

    Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Nigeria Police Force of showing bias in its handling of multiple petitions she filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, while swiftly pursuing a counter-petition filed against her by Akpabio. The accusation was detailed in a formal letter dated May 19, 2025, addressed to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. The letter, signed by her legal counsel, Dr. Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN, described the police’s conduct as a “disturbing pattern of preferential treatment” in favour of Senator Akpabio. “Our client submitted numerous petitions to the Nigeria Police against Senator Akpabio,” the letter stated. “These petitions were clearly stated and submitted between March and April 2025, yet no meaningful steps have been taken to impartially investigate them.” The petitions in question include: A March 25 report alleging threats to Senator Akpoti-Udu...

  The proxy war between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over sexual harassment allegations, assumed a fresh twist at the weekend when a journalist and gender advocate, Mrs Francess Olisa-Ogbonnaya dismissed claims by a United Kingdom based social media influencer, Sandra Duru, popularly known as Professor Mgbeke, alleging Natasha had threatened to bring down the "Yoruba Government" of President Bola Tinubu. She also denounced claims by Duru that Natasha paid a former Minister of Education and ex-World Bank Vice President, Dr Oby Ezekwesili to cause a rancour during a parliamentary inquisition into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the Kogi Central Senator. Speaking in an interview with Social Media personality, Adeola Fayehun, Olisa-Ogbonnaya wondered how possible it was for a minority senator from Kogi state to pull down Tinubu's administration. *** Howe...

  A media personality and gender rights advocate, Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya, has made startling claims about a plot to tarnish the image of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, alleging that a US-based activist offered her money to doctor audio content for a blackmail Speaking in an interview with journalist Adeola Fayehun, aired on YouTube, Ogbonnaya accused Dr. Sandra Duru, also known as Prof. Mgbeke, of masterminding an attempt to implicate Akpoti-Uduaghan in a fabricated scandal involving doctored recordings and unsubstantiated allegations. According to Ogbonnaya, Duru approached her over the Easter holiday with a proposal to produce an audio voiceover designed to falsely incriminate the senator on various platforms, including television and social media. “She sent me a script and asked me to use my voice to narrate it, but I refused to include parts that could not be defended. I couldn’t put myself or my registered company at risk by promoting lies,” Ogbonnaya stat...

  Watch the National Youth Leader, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, where he bared his mind on LP leadership brouhaha. #forwardever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7bYRlnEFDg

   PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE LABOUR PARTY Labour Party slams indefinite suspension on Otti, Sen Nwokocha, Kingibe, Sowumi, Ogah ... Challenges Nenadi to speak about her Plea Bargain with EFCC   Recall that last Friday, 2nd of May 2025, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party set up a Five man  Disciplinary Committee headed by the Deputy National Chairman, Dr.Ayo Olorunfemi, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the National Secretary and three others to investigate Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti and any other party members over allegations of anti party activities. The Disciplinary Committee has concluded their assignment and has submitted their report to the party leadership. The National Executive of the party met today May 7th, 2025 and after exhaustive deliberation in line with powers donated to it by the Party Constitution has ratified the recommendation as submitted by the Disciplinary Committee. Consequent upon that, the following members of the pa...

    A former minister of environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to directly address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and others, rather than hiding behind what he described as “hired blackmailers and image launderers.” Abdullahi made the call while referencing the recent public campaign led by one Professor Mgbake, who has emerged as a vocal critic of Senator Natasha. He accused Mgbake of peddling falsehoods and engaging in a calculated effort to distract from the serious allegations against the Senate President. “While Mgbake publicly denied any link to the Senate President, she contradicted herself by revealing Senator Akpabio’s private phone number during her media attacks,” Abdullahi said, adding that such an act strongly suggests coordination between her and Akpabio’s camp. He described Mgbake’s involvement as “a desperate media campaign” to shield the Senate Pr...

  NEC Confirmed its directive for the issuance of NOTICE of the 2024 National Convention of the Party which NOTICE was given to INEC on 04/12/2023. NEC equally confirmed its directive for subsequent Notices of change of date and venue for the 2024 National Convention which held at Nnewi on 27/03/2024. NEC confirmed its ratification of the list of ADHOC delegates, elected from the Congresses in the 36 states and the FCT, to the 2024 National Convention which ratification was granted at the NEC meeting which held in Asaba on 20/03/2024. NEC confirmed that the 2024 National Convention was held in accordance with the CFRN, 1999, the Electoral Act, 2022, the 2019 LP Constitution, INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022 and the LP Guidelines for the 2024 National Convention. NEC confirmed the validity of the 2024 National Convention and stands by its outcome. NEC reiterates its support and confidence in the NWC elected at the 2024 National Convention and its belief in...

     2nd May, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LABOUR PARTY YOUTHS  CONDEMN THE ALLEGED BRUTAL ATTACK ON PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS (NANS) We are so vexed to read the trending news of the alleged dehumanising attack on the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Comrade Isah Abubakar Atiku, during the inauguration of the association's new executives. News also has it that some respected elder statesmen were sadly harassed and molested during the incident that happened in Abuja. This attack is an affront to our democracy and a disruption to the principles of freedom of association and expression. The attack further exposes the weakness of our laws and the unreadiness of the government to protect the students and youths of this country. We want to join good intentioned youthful leaders in Nigeria to vehemently condemn such brutal attack on Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, the President of the National Association of Nigerian St...

  The Irony of Power and Punishment: One Behind Bars, the Other Presiding ✍Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu In a tale thick with irony, the Nigerian judicial system has upheld the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban, a respected academic from the University of Calabar, sentencing him to three years in prison for his role in rigging the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. That very election gave rise to none other than Nigeria’s current Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The Court of Appeal, Calabar Division, on Wednesday affirmed the ruling of the Akwa Ibom High Court in Ikot Ekpene, which found Ogban guilty of manipulating and announcing falsified results - a betrayal of the sacred duty of electoral transparency. The appellate court condemned the act, emphasizing the damage such betrayal does to the fabric of democratic institutions, especially when committed by those tasked with safeguarding its processes. The conviction, a result of a dogged investigation under the leaders...