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Political Earthquake: LP Acknowledges Losing Peter Obi Changed Everything.

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The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Ken Asogwa, has acknowledged that the departure of the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, left a significant gap within the opposition party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that Asogwa made this known on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily while reacting to Obi’s recent alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He admitted that the Labour Party could not overlook the weight of Obi’s exit, describing him as a major force within the party.

“We can’t close our eyes to the fact that we lost Peter Obi, and he was a colossus within the party,” Asogwa said.

He added that Obi’s departure created a noticeable vacuum in the party’s structure and political influence.

According to him, the party had anticipated Obi’s eventual exit well before it became official on December 31, and had already begun putting measures in place to manage the impact.

“Before his departure, the rumour was already out there that he was leaving. Before he eventually left, the new leadership had already taken a number of steps to cushion the effects of that departure,” he stated.

Asogwa explained that following Obi’s exit, the party returned to the drawing board to rebuild and strengthen its internal structure.

He said the Labour Party identified its strongest institutional base in organised labour, particularly the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).

According to him, efforts were made to restore and strengthen relationships with both bodies after previous leadership challenges had created a disconnect.

“We discovered that the greatest potential that the Labour Party has is the institutional members it has in the name of NLC and TUC,” he said.

“We went back to marry them and successfully got them back. The former leadership alienated them, but thankfully we were able to bring them back into the fold.”

Despite Obi’s departure, Asogwa maintained that the Labour Party still possesses the political strength and organisational capacity to produce another strong presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.

“The Labour Party that produced the former presidential candidate has capacity, even better capacity today, to produce someone of commensurate stature,” he added.

 

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The End Of The Road: Ronald Koeman Resigns Following Netherlands’ Disastrous World Cup Exit!.

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Following the Netherlands’ elimination from the FIFA World Cup, 63-year-old Ronald Koeman has resigned as the national team manager. The team was knocked out by Morocco in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Online Abuse: On the same day as Koeman’s resignation, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) reported that players Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Crysencio Summerville were subjected to racist and hateful messages on social media after missing their penalties.

  • KNVB Stance: The KNVB condemned the abuse as “appalling,” stating that it contradicts the values of football. The governing body intends to pursue legal action against the perpetrators, which could involve formal complaints to the Public Prosecution Service and potential criminal investigations.

  • Koeman’s Departure: Reflecting on his career and the team’s failed World Cup campaign, Koeman expressed pride in his experiences but noted that his perspective on life has shifted. He suggested he might retire from management, noting that his wife, Bartina, is currently receiving treatment for breast cancer.

  • Broader Context: The incident follows a pattern of similar racist attacks against players, such as the abuse directed at England’s Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, and Jadon Sancho after the Euro 2020 final, which resulted in legal convictions for the offenders.

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ADC on Fire: Mark Aregbesola Vows To Block Fresh Court Action In High-Stakes Power Struggle!.

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The leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified as National Chairman Senator David Mark and National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola have formally opposed a request by party chieftain Nafiu Bala Gombe to amend his claims in the ongoing lawsuit.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key points regarding the legal standoff include:

  • Proposed Amendment: Gombe, the former Deputy National Chairman, is seeking to amend his originating summons for the third time, arguing that he is legally entitled to update his claims prior to a final judgment.

  • Opposition by Leadership:

    • Senator Mark’s legal team argued that the amendment is being sought after the defense has already been filed, asserting that granting it would provide the plaintiff an unfair advantage and result in a miscarriage of justice.

    • Rauf Aregbesola’s counsel contended that the amendments alter the fundamental character of the case and characterized the request as an act of bad faith, noting that it follows a Supreme Court order for an accelerated hearing.

    • Aregbesola further challenged Gombe’s reliance on a newly introduced signed copy of the ADC Constitution, arguing that the original suit was based on an unsigned version.

  • Defense of Legitimacy: Aregbesola maintained that the current leadership is legitimate, citing that the National Executive Committee (NEC) approved the changes on July 29, 2025, with due notice provided to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on July 1.

  • Next Steps: Justice Lifu has adjourned the matter until July 7, when he is scheduled to rule on whether the plaintiff will be permitted to amend his suit, which aims to restrain Mark and Aregbesola from acting as the party’s leaders.

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The King Reigns Supreme: Kylian Mbappé Single-Handedly Books France’s Spot In The Knockouts!.

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  • France captain Kylian Mbappé made history by becoming the highest goalscorer in World Cup knockout history, reaching a total of 10 goals with his two scores in a 3-0 win against Sweden.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Mbappé also reached a total of six goals in the current tournament, tying him with Argentina’s Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot race.

    • Bradley Barcola added the third goal for France in the second half following an assist by Michael Olise.

    • Despite several saves from Swedish goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, France’s offensive pressure proved too much for Sweden to handle.

    • France is set to face Paraguay in Philadelphia this Saturday, following Paraguay’s penalty shootout victory over Germany.

    Mexico Advances Past Ecuador

    • Co-hosts Mexico earned a 2-0 win over Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium, marking their first World Cup knockout stage appearance since 1986.

    • The match, which was delayed by an hour due to a thunderstorm, saw Julian Quinones score the opening goal with a powerful strike, his third of the tournament.

    • Raul Jimenez scored the second goal before halftime after capitalizing on a defensive error by Ecuador’s Joel Ordonez.

    • Ecuador’s struggles were compounded in stoppage time when Piero Hincapie received a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent.

    • Mexico will continue their campaign in Mexico City this Sunday, where they are scheduled to face either England or DR Congo.

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