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Labour Party Defections: Lawmaker Reveals Potential Shift to APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Etanabene Benedict, a Labour Party (LP) member in the House of Representatives, has revealed that several colleagues are considering defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, December 6, Benedict attributed the moves to strategic positioning for the 2027 general elections.

This follows the defection of four LP lawmakers to the APC on Thursday, citing alleged internal crises within the party. The Labour Party, however, dismissed these claims, labeling them a pretext and threatening legal action against the defectors.

The party has also urged Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to declare the defectors’ seats vacant.

Benedict, representing the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie federal constituency of Delta, explained that fear of political vulnerability under the LP banner is driving these defections.

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“The trend of Edo and Ondo is frightening to them,” he stated, adding that some lawmakers doubt their chances of reelection if they remain in the Labour Party.

While acknowledging the possibility of more defections, Benedict denied any significant internal crisis in the party. “There are still many others in the Labour Party that are thinking along that line too,” he said, emphasizing that strategic calculations, rather than party issues, are motivating the moves.

The Labour Party’s response underscores its resolve to protect its political base, even as it faces challenges in retaining its lawmakers amid shifting political allegiances.


 

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Dalung Claims Dangerous Cabal Is Influencing Tinubu’s Government Decisions

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Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youths and Sports, has once again pointed out the presence of a dangerous cabal within President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting they are shaping the decisions and actions of the current government.

Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, Dalung emphasized that this influential group was working against the country’s best interests.

Dalung went further to describe the cabal as “dangerous,” claiming their actions are driven by personal gain rather than the welfare of the people or the administration.

He stated, “If you look at the hardship in the country and the president’s reaction, it’s completely a disconnect from the reality we are dealing with.

The cabal’s infrastructure is still effective, influencing the government in ways that go against the president’s intentions.”

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He warned that the cabal’s actions, which seem at odds with the president’s plans, are undermining efforts that could have brought positive change to Nigerians.

Their self-serving interests, according to Dalung, are leading to decisions that hurt the nation rather than help it.

Despite revealing his views, Dalung chose not to name the individuals he believes make up the cabal, leaving that task to investigative journalists.

“It’s up to you to dig deeper and uncover the identities of those involved.

I have the right to reserve the names I think are part of the cabal,” he said.

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The Nigerian Government Receives $52.88M Recovered from Galactica Assets

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Nigerian Government receives  $52.88m from the United States recovered from the Galactica assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minster Of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi revealed that a formal signing ceremony was held for Nigeria and the Unites States on Friday in Abuja.

Fagbemi states that $50 million of the assets will be sent to the World Bank for the rural electrification project, while the remaining money will be sent to the International Institute of Justice to expand the justice system.

The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu also used the event as an opportunity to address the issue of corruption in the country.


 

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NYSC Addresses Allegations Over Queries Issued to Corps Members in Oyo State

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NYSC denies allegations of issuing queries to 200 corps members in Oyo state for missing a Christmas Carol. A statement was released by the NYSC’s spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, addressing the issue at hand.

“The NYSC respects the religious rights of all corps members and remains committed to fostering unity and tolerance.” The spokesperson stated that the queries were given due to the corp members failing tom participate in their CDS (Community Development Service ) activities.

She added that the corp members were not present at their places of primary assignment during the period.


 

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