Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed gratitude to residents of the state following the resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 12 Local Government Elections, describing the outcome as a triumph for democracy and collective progress. In a statement issued on Saturday evening, the Governor congratulated all newly elected
In a bold move this Sunday, July 13, 2025, the House of Representatives’ Constitution Review Committee tabled a constitutional amendment proposal that seeks to remove the President’s authority to appoint the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). If passed, the selection would be shifted to the National Judicial Council (NJC), a change aimed
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,
Concerns have continued to mount over the low level of civic awareness among segments of the Nigerian population, prompting calls for greater investment in civil duties education by both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Observers and electoral stakeholders who monitored recent electoral processes in parts of Lagos, including Epe and
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
