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Jul

23

2026

“He Fought for Our Light, Not the Money” — Isiugwu Woman Leader, CSO Counter Ikwuano Mayor’s Allegation Against Labour Party Youth Leader

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #AnthonyNwaubani, #ElectricityProject, #FamousReporters, #IkwuanoElectricity, #LabourParty, #MatthewOkechukwuFrancis

By Charity Uwakwe Just days after the Ikwuano Local Government Chairman, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, accused Labour Party Youth Leader Mr. Matthew Okechukwu Francis of attempting to manipulate the electricity project funds through "contradictory documentation and inconsistent presentations," another community leader has publicly challenged the allegation. Speaking exclusively to Famous Reporters, yesterday , Wednesday, at Isiugwu-Amizi, in Ikwuano local government area of Abia State, the Isiugwu Women's leader insisted that Francis never obstructed the project but instead fought to ensure electricity reached the community for the first time. The women's leader of Isiugwu community, Mrs. Ngozi Chinatu, has rejected allegations made…

Jul

21

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue: Labour Party Youth Leader Alleges Threat Calls, Denies Mayor’s allegations *Clear Name Over Extortion Claims, Nwaubani told

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #ExtortionClaims, #IhechiIgbokwe, #IkwuanoNews, #IkwuanoRevenueCrisis, #LabourParty, #MatthewFrancis, #RevenueScandal

Ikwuano Revenue: Labour Party Youth Leader Alleges Threat Calls, Denies Mayor's allegations*Clear Name Over Extortion Claims, Nwaubani told By Chimamanda Ezekiel Fresh controversy has erupted in Ikwuano Local Government Area as the Labour Party Youth Leader, Matthew Okechukwu Francis, says he is receiving threatening calls after rejecting allegations that he sponsored a campaign against the council chairman.Instead, he is demanding a transparent investigation into extortion allegations linked to the revenue collection system, insisting the mayor should publicly clear his name. The political tension in Ikwuano has taken a dramatic turn. Labour Party Youth Leader Matthew Okechukwu Francis has broken his…

May

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

“Political Nomad Again?” Onanuga Blasts Peter Obi Over ADC Exit as 2027 Battle Heats Up

POLITICS#2027Elections, #ADC, #Governance, #LabourParty, #Onanuga, #PeterObi, #PoliticalNews, #Tinubu

“Political Nomad Again?” Onanuga Blasts Peter Obi Over ADC Exit as 2027 Battle Heats Up "Nigeria’s political landscape erupted on Sunday. This is after a fiery exchange between presidential aide Bayo Onanuga and former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, triggering fresh debate ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi’s sudden exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not only raised eyebrows but also drawn sharp criticism, with Onanuga branding him a “political nomad” in remarks that are already dominating national discourse." "Peter Obi’s exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sparked controversy, with presidential aide Bayo Onanuga criticising the…

Feb

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Suspends Abia Congresses Amid Defection Rumours Surrounding Alex Otti

POLITICS#2027Elections, #AbiaPolitics #INEC, #AlexOtti, #APC, #DefectionRumours, #ElectoralAct2022, #LabourParty, #Pdp

APC Suspends Abia Congresses Amid Defection Rumours Surrounding Alex Otti "APC suspends Abia congresses amid rumours Governor Alex Otti may defect from Labour Party. INEC notified as political realignment speculations grow." The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its planned state, local government, and ward congresses in Abia State, fueling fresh speculation that Governor Alex Otti may be considering a defection to the ruling party. In a letter dated February 18, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC National Working Committee formally notified the electoral body of its decision to halt the…

Nov

01

2025

By Famous Reporters

Aba South Boss, Anyanwu Welcomes Residents to New November, Urges Faith, Unity, Support for Gov. Otti’s Vision”

NEWS#AbaSouth, #AbaTraders, #AbiaDevelopment, #AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #GoodGovernance, #LabourParty, #LocalGovernmentLeadership, #NewMonthMessage, #NigeriaNews, #NovemberBlessings, #ObialorAnyanwu, #RenewedHope, #UnityAndProgress

Aba South Boss, Anyanwu Welcomes Residents to New November, Urges Faith, Unity, Support for Gov. Otti’s Vision” By Charity Uwakwe Aba South LGA Chairman, Hon. Obialor Denis Anyanwu, welcomes residents to November, describing it as a month of renewal and progress. He urges peace, unity, hygiene, and continued faith in Governor Alex Otti’s leadership amid economic hardship. The Executive Chairman of Aba South Local Government Area, Hon. Obialor Denis Anyanwu, has extended heartfelt felicitations to all residents of the council area as they welcome the new month of November, describing it as “a season of renewal, progress, and thanksgiving.” In…

Oct

21

2025

By Famous Reporters

Drama in Abia Assembly: LP Lawmakers Allegedly Fight, break bottles Over Gov. Otti’s #1b cash gift (Video+photos)

NEWS#AbiaAssemblyCrisis, #AbiamajorityleadersmashsBeerBottleonColleague's, #AbiaNews, #AbiaPolitics, #AlexOtti, #BreakingNews, #CorruptionInNigeria, #GoodGovernance, #GovOtti's1billioncashgift, #Hon.AkachukwuUcheonye, #HonOkoroUchennaKalu, #LabourParty, #NewsUpdate, #NigerianLawmakers, #NigerianPolitics, #PoliticalScandal, Accountability

Drama in Abia Assembly: LP Lawmakers Allegedly Fight, break bottles Over Gov. Otti's #1b cash gift (Video+photos) Tension grips Abia as Labour Party lawmakers allegedly clash over ₦1 billion reportedly disbursed by Governor Alex Otti. One lawmaker injured in the brawl as he calls for accountability. A violent altercation reportedly broke out among members of the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the Abia State House of Assembly over the sharing of money allegedly disbursed by Governor Alex Otti. Reportedly, an appreciation from the Governor, for the passage of the Abia State Supplementary Budget, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, the Majority Leader,…

Oct

08

2025

By Famous Reporters

EMEKA KALU’s DECLARATION FOR LP: A Bold Step For Progressive Abia North

OPINION#AbiaNorth, #Dr.EmekaCharlesKalu, #DrAlexOtti, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation, #LabourParty, #Peogressivegovernance, #Philanthropy

EMEKA KALU's DECLARATION FOR LP: A Bold Step For Progressive Abia North Chief (Dr.) Emeka Charles Kalu, the renowned Bende Billionaire and Chairman of E.C.K Foundations Worldwide, has officially declared his move to offiicially join Labour Party from where he will launch his Senatorial project. The official event will take place on December 30, 2025, in his hometown of Amaogwu Village, Bende Town, by 12:00pm. All E.C.K Structures are expected to attend. This strategic move signals the beginning of a new wave of progressive leadership and effective governance for Abia North. Known for his philanthropic efforts and visionary approach to…

Jul

30

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking! Labour Party gets presidential aspirant

POLITICS#2027PresidentialElections, #Anti-PartyActivitiesInLabourparty, #KenedyAhanotu, #LabourParty

Breaking! Labour Party gets presidential aspirant The National Youth Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Kennedy Ahanotu, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Ahanotu, 41, becomes the first member of the party to publicly announce interest in the race. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, the LP youth leader said Nigeria needs a generational shift and institutional reform. “I am contesting for the highest office in the land to offer Nigeria and Nigerians a fresh start rooted in institutional transformations and overhauling, so that together we can rise again. “At the point where we are today,…

Jul

22

2025

By Famous Reporters

HAPPENING: Group petitions U.S. Embassy, seeks visa ban on Okpebholo over threats to Peter Obi

NATIONAL NEWS#DrPeterObi, #LabourParty, #MondayOkpebholo, #MondayOkpebholoVsPeterObi, #Okpebholo'sthreat

HAPPENING: Group petitions U.S. Embassy, seeks visa ban on Okpebholo over threats to Peter Obi A civil society group, Leadership & Accountability Initiative (LAI), has in a petition formally urged the United States Embassy in Abuja to place a visa ban on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his family. The petition by LAI is consequent on what it described as state-backed threats against former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, by the Governor of Edo State. The petition stems from alleged remarks made by Governor Okpebholo on Friday, July 18, 2025, in which he reportedly…

Jul

22

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Why I visited Wike in Abuja, factional LP leader, Julius Abure

POLITICS#DrPeterObi, #Fct, #JuliusAbure, #LabourParty, #NyesomWike

JUST IN: Why I visited in Abuja, factional LP leader, Julius Abure Labour Party (LP) factional leader, Julius Abure, says his recent meeting with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), is being misconstrued by Nigerians. Abure came under criticism last week after photos of his meeting with Wike in Abuja surfaced, with some party members accusing him of betraying the LP’s stance. Speaking during the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, Abure said his visit was a private affair. “Last week, I met with the FCT minister, and it attracted a lot…