Lagos, July 12, 2025 — Voting has officially begun at the polling unit of the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, located in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, as the local government elections get underway across the state. Election officials from the
Lagos, July 12, 2025 — Major roads and streets across Lagos State were unusually quiet on Saturday morning as the much-anticipated local government elections officially got underway. Residents largely complied with the restriction of movement order imposed by the Lagos State Police Command, which took effect from 6:00 a.m. and will remain in place until
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials in preparation for the local government elections taking place across the state today. The exercise kicked off early Saturday morning at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area where ad hoc staff engaged by LASIEC were seen organizing and dispatching materials
Voting officially commenced on Saturday morning at Polling Unit 007, located within St. Stephens Nursery and Primary School, Adeniji Adele on Lagos Island, where Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is expected to cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections. At exactly 8am, electoral officials from the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission arrived at
Movement at the Berger axis of Lagos State came to a standstill on Saturday morning as security operatives enforced a restriction of movement ahead of the local government elections taking place across the state. As early as 7:32 am, hundreds of vehicles and commuters were halted at the ever-busy Berger entry point as a joint
Former Real Madrid star and Welsh international, Gareth Bale, has lauded Luka Modric with glowing admiration as the Croatian veteran completes a high-profile switch to Italian giants AC Milan. Speaking shortly after Modric’s departure from the Santiago Bernabéu, Bale described the 39-year-old midfield dynamo as “fine wine,” referencing the Croatian’s remarkable consistency and class that,
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he will remain a member of the party regardless of emerging political coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Makinde made this known on Friday during a crucial meeting of the Southwest PDP caucus held
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has officially stated that it has not yet received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan. Without this formal document, the Senate maintains that it lacks the mandate to reinstate her or
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has affirmed her commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following her alignment with the opposition coalition after leaving the Labour Party (LP). In an appearance on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, Kingibe expressed concerns over deep-seated divisions within the LP,
July 11, 2025 | Lagos — Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions, has made history by completing a direct listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) — a significant feat for both the company and the country’s financial landscape. The milestone listing, which comes after months of regulatory
