By Kingsley Okoye The National Assembly says it is proposing the conclusion of all election litigation matters before the swearing-in of winners in every election organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The proposed amendment also sought to conduct elections six months before the expiration of tenure of anContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to the National Assembly to expedite action on passing amendments to the electoral legal framework. Yakubu made the call on Thursday in Abuja when he received the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-upContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, on Thursday inaugurated Press Clubs in two secondary schools within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its 2025 Press Week activities. The initiative aims to mentor students, spark their interest in journalism, and encourage them to considerContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede The Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Saturday deployed mobile ambulances and health officials to offer free medical check-ups to voters, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) officers, and other officials present at polling centres. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vehicles wereContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has praised the peaceful conduct of the council elections in the state. He gave the commendation on Saturday after casting his vote in the Lagos local government elections held on Saturday. The speaker described the processContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday voted at Polling Unit 002, Ward A4, in the Oke Balogun area of Epe. Speaking to journalists, Hamzat described the election’s conduct as peaceful and encouraging. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LASIEC officials arrived withContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The member representing Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Desmond Elliot, says the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) remains a proof of civic responsibility, rather than a measure of party loyalty. Elliot said this shortly after casting his vote at Onitolo Nursery/Primary School,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu voted at exactly 11:09 a.m. on Saturday at Polling Unit 006, Saint Stephens Nursery and Primary School, Lagos Island Local Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC officials arrived at Ward E3, Polling Unit 006, at approximately 7:30 a.m. for theContinue Reading
By Reporters Voting materials and electoral officers arrived late at many polling units in Lagos during Saturday’s local government elections in the state. The chairmanship and councillorship elections were billed to start at 8.00 a.m. across all the polling units. However, the elections did not start at 8.00 a.m. inContinue Reading
Election By Alex Enebeli The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has re-elected Eze Anaba as its new president to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years. Anaba was re-elected during the NGE’s 2025 Biennial National Convention, held in Enugu on Friday. The guild also elected SabastineContinue Reading
