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Lagos begins LGA election amid concerns over readiness, transparency

Lagos begins LGA election amid concerns over readiness, transparency

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Lagos begins LGA election amid concerns over readiness, transparency

byRasheed Bamawo

July 12, 2025

Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has assured Lagosian of a free, fair and credible poll, saying that every machinery has been put in place to ensure a hitch-free local government election.

Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has assured Lagosian of a free, fair and credible poll, saying that every machinery has been put in place to ensure a hitch-free local government election.

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We’re ready for LG election- LASIEC

byKehinde Kolawole

July 12, 2025

The Labour Party (LP) has declared open its 2027 presidential ticket to all Nigerians, warning that aspirants would be picked on merit.

The Labour Party (LP) has declared open its 2027 presidential ticket to all Nigerians, warning that aspirants would be picked on merit.

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2027: Labour Party declares presidential ticket open

byKehinde Kolawole

July 12, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu to reinstate Fubara as Rivers governor October 1

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu to reinstate Fubara as Rivers governor October 1

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu to reinstate Fubara as Rivers governor October 1

byKehinde Kolawole

July 12, 2025

Tinubu mourns Buhari, directs Shettima to accompany remains to Nigeria

Tinubu mourns Buhari, directs Shettima to accompany remains to Nigeria

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Presidency: Buhari couldn’t have won APC primary without Tinubu

byStanley Osariemen

July 12, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has frowned at Presidency’s clarification of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent remarks.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has frowned at Presidency’s clarification of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent remarks.

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ADC backs Shettima’s comments on Rivers crisis

byKehinde Kolawole

July 11, 2025

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission(LASIEC ) has warned that it will not hesitate to conduct a by-election in areas with incidents of ballot box snatching during Saturday’s local government election

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission(LASIEC ) has warned that it will not hesitate to conduct a by-election in areas with incidents of ballot box snatching during Saturday’s local government election

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LASIEC vows to conduct by-elections in ballot-snatching areas

byKehinde Kolawole

July 11, 2025

No fewer than seven state chairmen have thrown their weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) interim leadership, led by former Senate President David Mark and other members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

No fewer than seven state chairmen have thrown their weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) interim leadership, led by former Senate President David Mark and other members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

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7 ADC chairmen back interim leadership after Abuja meeting

byKehinde Kolawole

July 10, 2025

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, says Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is not a saint as widely believed, if past events linked to the former Anambra State governor are anything to go by.

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, says Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is not a saint as widely believed, if past events linked to the former Anambra State governor are anything to go by.

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2027: Sowore, not Obi, is our only hope-Phyna

byKehinde Kolawole

July 10, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State after the Supreme Court affirmed his election on Thursday.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State after the Supreme Court affirmed his election on Thursday.

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JUST IN: President Tinubu congratulates Okpebholo

byKehinde Kolawole

July 10, 2025