IKEJA, Lagos – July 12, 2025 Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, participated in the ongoing local government elections in Lagos State by casting her vote in Ikeja on Saturday. Arriving at her designated polling unit early, Tinubu-Ojo, who is also the daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was accompanied by her aides
OJODU, Lagos — July 12, 2025 Tension and frustration built up in parts of Ojodu Local Council Development Area on Saturday as voters were left stranded following the absence of electoral officials during the Lagos State local government elections. Residents who had turned out early to cast their votes expressed disappointment as polling units in
LAGOS, July 12, 2025 — A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State has called for the immediate cancellation of the ongoing local government elections, citing widespread irregularities, disenfranchisement, and logistical lapses. Speaking to journalists after observing proceedings in some areas of the state, the former Deputy Governor expressed deep concern over what was described as
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, participated in the ongoing local government elections on Saturday, casting their ballots at Ward 06, Okepopo East, Lagos Island. The governor arrived at the polling unit early in the day, where he was received by electoral officials and a modest crowd of residents. After
A 73-year-old resident, Alhaji Sanusi Akande, has demonstrated civic responsibility by casting his vote during the Lagos local government elections held on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Akande, who voted at Ward 06 in Lagos Island, arrived at the polling unit early and commended the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for the orderly and peaceful
As the Lagos State local government elections got underway on Saturday, many residents took advantage of the restriction of vehicular movement to transform major roads and streets into makeshift football pitches. Across various neighborhoods, particularly in Surulere, Mushin, Ikeja, and parts of the Mainland, young people and even adults were seen engaging in spirited football
At Polling Unit 012 located at Lagoon View Estate, Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu, ad-hoc election officers were observed preparing to commence accreditation and voting for the local government elections. As of the early hours of the morning, the officials were busy setting up necessary equipment and materials to ensure smooth operations throughout the day. The scene
As of 9:55 am on Saturday, no voting activity had commenced at Polling Unit 044, located in the Iyana-School area of Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State. Despite the presence of a few early voters who arrived expecting the exercise to begin promptly, election officials were yet to be seen at the unit.
A voter identified as a person living with disability (PLWD) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the local government elections in Surulere, Lagos State, describing the process as seamless and inclusive. The individual, who cast their vote earlier today, commended electoral officials for the orderly and accessible arrangement at the polling unit. Speaking with
Lagos, July 12, 2025 — The Lagos Local Government elections took an unexpected turn in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Saturday as ad-hoc staff of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) were seen stranded and eventually forced to trek long distances to their designated polling units. The development was due to delays
