The All Progressives Congress has emerged victorious in the just concluded chairmanship elections across Epe, Eredo and Ibeju Lekki Local Government Areas of Lagos State, according to results announced by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission. The results were declared late Saturday night at approximately 11.55 p.m. by respective returning officers at the local government
The Senate has said it will not reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan until it receives and thoroughly reviews the Certified True Copy of the recent court judgment ordering her recall. This was disclosed on Sunday by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, during an interview with the News
Senator Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa West has called for the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified her six-month suspension from the Senate. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the former Bayelsa State governor expressed strong disapproval of extended legislative suspensions, arguing that such disciplinary
The aftermath of Saturday’s local government elections in Lagos State has been marred by widespread allegations of electoral malpractice, with opposition parties calling for the cancellation of the results and accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress of gross misconduct and manipulation. Several opposition figures, including the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party and Social Democratic Party,
A registered voter in Lagos State has raised concern over the lack of fair representation on the ballot paper during the just concluded Local Government Elections, claiming that only the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were available as options at the polling unit. Speaking to reporters at one of the
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has ordered the strategic deployment of Area Commanders and senior officers across the state to fortify security at collation centres as the 2025 local government elections continue. This directive comes amid ongoing voting and vote-counting activities across Lagos, as residents head to the polls to elect chairpersons
As the 2025 Local Government elections gradually come to an end across various parts of Lagos State, vote counting has officially commenced at Polling Unit 024, located in Ward B of the Makoko area, Yaba. Electoral officers began the collation of results shortly after the close of voting, with party agents, security personnel, and observers
Vote counting has officially commenced at Polling Unit 024 in Ward B, Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos, marking the closing stages of the 2025 local government elections in the state. The process, which has so far been peaceful across most polling units, is however being overshadowed by low voter turnout, sparking concerns about the broader
A Labour Party (LP) agent was allegedly slapped by an unidentified individual during Saturday’s local government elections in Lagos State, with security operatives reportedly turning a blind eye to the incident. The assault, which occurred at a polling unit in one of the local council areas, drew concern from onlookers and party supporters who accused
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday, cast his vote at the Oke-Balogun polling centre in Epe during the local government elections held across the state. Hamzat arrived at the polling unit in the company of aides and supporters, where he was warmly received by electoral officials and residents. After going through
